Shared Public Health Services
We are proud to offer the following Public Health Services
First Aid & Stop the Bleed Training
This course trains anyone with little or no medical training to provide basic first aid for injuries, burns, and other common emergencies. Stop the Bleed training 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.
Seasonal Vaccines
Our Public Health Nursing team offers seasonal vaccine clinics and in-office vaccination appointments for influenza and COVID-19, as well as Tetanus, with in-home vaccinations available upon request. To schedule an appointment, call us at 508-991-6199. Check out our Events page and follow us on social media for details about upcoming vaccine clinics.
Blood Pressure Screening
Our Public Health Nursing team can provide 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 aims to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to administer Naloxone (Narcan) effectively during emergencies, recognize signs of overdose, understand drug safety practices, and be aware of the Good Samaritan law. Every participant who completes the training will receive a complimentary Narcan kit. Narcan training is included in our Heartsaver CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) courses and individual Narcan training is available upon request.
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 outreach in New Bedford, Fairhaven, and Acushnet.
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 trainings.
Car Seat Safety Checks
Our Public Health Nursing team is certified in car seat safety and can check to make sure your car seat is properly installed and can check for recalls. We host seasonal car seat safety events in the community. Check out our Events page and follow our social media for details about upcoming car seat safety events.
National Diabetes Prevention Program
The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is a year-long lifestyle change program that was created to address the increasing burden of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes in the United States. Our Public Health Nursing team has been certified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to facilitate the DPP. Check out the Events section of our homepage and follow our social media for details about how to join upcoming Diabetes Prevention Program cohorts.