Shared Public Health Services

We are proud to offer the following Public Health Services

  • Car Seat Safety Checks

    Our certified car seat safety technicians can check to make sure your car seat is properly installed. Call us at 508-991-6199 to schedule a free car seat safety inspection. We also host seasonal car seat safety events in the community. Check out our Events page and follow us on social media to learn about our upcoming car seat safety events.

  • Seasonal Vaccines

    We offer seasonal vaccine clinics and in-office vaccination appointments with in-home vaccinations available upon request. To schedule an appointment, call us at 508-991-6199. Be sure to check our Events page and follow us on social media for details about upcoming vaccine clinics.

  • Blood Pressure Screening

    Our Public Health Nursing team provides blood pressure screenings to help you understand your risk for heart disease and other serious conditions and can provide education to empower you to take steps toward better heart health. 

  • Narcan Training & Distribution

    Offered in partnership with the First Responders-Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (FR-CARA) grant, this training equips individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to administer naloxone (Narcan) effectively during emergencies, recognize signs of overdose, understand drug safety practices and the Good Samaritan law. Everyone who completes the training will receive a complimentary Narcan kit. Narcan training is included in our Heartsaver CPR courses and individual Narcan training is available upon request.

  • Safe Start: Baby Safety Classes

    This class teaches the basics of safe sleep, infant CPR, infant choking, and car seat safety. It is a free class intended for caregivers who are expecting or have a baby up to 1 year old. 

  • Health & Wellness Education

    Based on the ongoing needs of our communities and in response to emerging health issues, our team creates and disseminates health education materials in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. We also provide in-person health education at community events in New Bedford, Fairhaven, and Acushnet. Be sure to check our Events page to see where we will be tabling next!

  • Heartsaver CPR & AED Training

    This course trains anyone with little or no medical training to provide first aid, CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) to infants, children, and adults in a safe, timely, and effective manner. Hands-on, in-person training with certification provided through the American Heart Association. Offered in English and Spanish. Check out our Events page and follow us on social media for details about upcoming Heartsaver CPR trainings.

  • First Aid & Stop the Bleed Training

    Our First Aid course trains anyone with little or no medical training to provide basic first aid for injuries, burns, and other common emergencies. Stop the Bleed empowers bystanders to recognize and control life-threatening bleeding using proven techniques such as direct pressure, wound packing, and tourniquet application, before professional help arrives.