May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
1 in 5 U.S. adults live with a mental illness.
If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, use these resources to find help for yourself, a friend, or a family member: https://go.nih.gov/cka2JoU
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| May is Mental Health Awareness Month |
FM #1186 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1186 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the Franklin (MA) Board of Health Meeting conducted on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. The meeting was held at the Municipal Bldg and conducted in a hybrid manner. Chair Bridgit Sweet was remote. Members Jeff Harris and Kim Mu-Chow were in the room with the Health Department personnel.
My notes:
Dual recording sessions underway; in board of health meeting, recording in progress for the school's comprehensive school facility subcommittee down the hall.
Meeting in hybrid, Chair Sweet remote, members Harris & Mu-chow present with health staff
Housing task force update, work on abandoned property in conjunction with Attorney General, 21 Country Club Blvd owner passed, going to court to get a receiver assigned so outstanding actions can be taken care of.
Avian flu update, flu now infecting cows,raw milk can spread the flu. Highly discourage consumption of raw milk. FDA, CDC advising PPE for dairy workers to help prevent spread
Inspector report
Nurse update
Epidemiology update
Cassia changing role to shared coordinator next month
Regroup text weekly sent out,
Updated homeless resource tab for statewide resources
309 individuals, 89 families
Health fair next month, June 5, 2 to 5 PM at Library
Meeting adjourn with 3-0 vote
The meeting runs about 25 minutes. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1186-franklin-ma-board-of-health-mtg-05-01-24
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Board of Health page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/health-department
Meeting agenda ->
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/boh_agenda_5.1.24_-_google_docs.pdf
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.
This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
How can you help?
If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
If you don't like something here, please let me know
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit www.franklin.news/ or www.Franklinmatters.org/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.
I hope you enjoy!
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| Franklin, MA: Board of Health meeting scheduled for May 1, 2024 at 5:00 PM |
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| What's happening Wednesday, May 1, 2024? |
● April 2024
● EA Shelter update● Housing task force update● Avian Flu update● Metacomet shared service grant regional inspector report - April● Metacomet shared service grant public health nurse report - April● Metacomet shared service grant epidemiologist report - April
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| Franklin, MA: Board of Health meeting scheduled for May 1, 2024 at 5:00 PM |
April is World Autism Month.
About 1 in 36 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder.
Learn more: cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/index.html
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| Franklin Health Dept: April is World Autism Month |
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Watch for early warning signs in your teen of an alcohol problem:
Shared from -> https://niaaaforteens.niaaa.nih.gov/signs-problem
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| Town of Franklin: April is Alcohol Awareness Month |
And if you do know of someone that needs help, reach out to the SAFE Coalition -> https://www.safecoalitionma.org/
The Town of Franklin Health Dept. & Fire Dept. Present: STOP THE BLEED, a training course in how to recognize life-threatening bleeding and act quickly and effectively to control it. Become empowered to make a life or death difference when a bleeding emergency happens.
Wednesday, April 24 from 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Classroom located at Franklin Fire Headquarters, 40 West Central St.
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945ACAF2EAAF9C25-48885037-stop#/
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| Have you taken the FREE "Stop the Bleed" Training Course? Next one is April 24 |
Download the flyer as a reminder or to share -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/news/4.24.24_stop_the_bleed_flyer.pdf
It's National Public Health Week!
Today's theme is Climate Change. Climate change is the most pressing threat to human health. If we don't make changes, in 5 years our carbon budget would be depleted and the likelihood of devastating global climate impacts would be very high. By buying less, supporting green spaces, and transitioning to renewable energy, we can lessen the health impacts of climate change.
Visit for more ways you can make a difference: https://www.un.org/en/actnow/ten-actions
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| Franklin Health Dept: Climate change is the most pressing threat to human health |
FM #1165 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1165 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the Franklin (MA) Board of Health Meeting conducted on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. The meeting was held at the Municipal Bldg and conducted in a hybrid manner. Chair Bridgit Sweet was remote. Members Jeff Harris and Kim Mu-Chow were in the room with the Health Department personnel.
The meeting runs about 23 minutes. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1165-franklin-ma-board-of-health-mtg-04-03-24
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Board of Health page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/health-department
Meeting agenda -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/boh_agenda_4.3.24_-_google_docs.pdf
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.
This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
How can you help?
If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
If you don't like something here, please let me know
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit www.franklin.news/ or www.Franklinmatters.org/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.
I hope you enjoy!
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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
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| Audio recording of the Franklin, MA Board of Health Meeting conducted April 3, 2024 (audio) |
● February 2024
● NEHA-FDA Retail Flexible Funding Model Grant Award● Spring Fair - June 5, 2024● Community Closet● Topic of the month - Healthy Eating for a Healthy Weight● Metacomet shared service grant regional inspector report - March● Metacomet shared service grant public health nurse report - March● Metacomet shared service grant epidemiologist report - March
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| Franklin, MA: Board of Health Meeting - April 3 at 5:00 PM |
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| Franklin Health Dept: Celebrates Whole Grain Day |
Make some simple swaps to better your health:
For more information click here
If this doesn't work, take an extended break, or contact your optometry/ophthalmology clinic for an eye exam.
For more information and tips to prevent vision loss visit this website: https://www.cdc.gov/visionhealth/risk/tips.htm
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| Franklin Health Dept: "Save Your Vision" Month |
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| Nutrition Awareness Month |
Nutrition Awareness Month
Eat healthy on any budget!
Eating well doesn't have to be expensive!
Get tips for learning how to cook at home to save, including how to reduce food waste and use a slow cooker: https://sm.eatright.org/CookatHome
Read the info on this topic of the month -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/pages/march_topic_of_the_month.pdf
This class teaches participants how to recognize cardiac arrest and act quickly and effectively to perform hands-only CPR in order to save a life. This class is for educational purposes only and participants will not receive CPR certification.
Please join us in the Franklin Fire Training Room at 40 W Central St, Franklin MA.
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/hands-only-cpr-class-march-20-2024
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| Free CPR Class - March 20, 2024 |
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| Eating Disorder Awareness Week |
It is eating disorder awareness week.
An estimated 9% of the U.S. population will have an eating disorder in their lifetime but only 27% will receive treatment for it.
Learn more about eating disorders: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/eating-disorders
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| Annual Report Of The Franklin Health Department: FY 2023 Report |
Upcoming Stop the Bleed class presented by the Franklin Health Department and Fire Department on 2/14/24 from 3 PM - 4:30 PM.
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| FREE Stop the Bleed Training - Feb 14, 2024 |
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| FREE Stop the Bleed Training - Feb 14, 2024 |
Learn CPR!
During these winter months EMS response times can be slower with inclement weather. More than 350,000 cardiac arrests happen outside of a hospital each ear. If administered immediately after cardiac arrest, CPR can double or triple a person's chance of survival.
Click this link to sign up for a free hands-only CPR class: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945ACAF2EAAF9C25-46898760-hands#/
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| Franklin Health Dept: Learn CPR - Tuesday, Jan 16 2:00 PM |
