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 |
Showing posts with label Board of Health. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Board of Health. Show all posts
Friday, April 19, 2024
Franklin Health Dept: April is World Autism Month
Friday, April 12, 2024
Town of Franklin: April is Alcohol Awareness 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/
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Have you taken the FREE "Stop the Bleed" Training Course? Next one is April 24
Stop the Bleed Training Course
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
Friday, April 5, 2024
Franklin Health Dept: Climate change is the most pressing threat to human health
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 |
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Audio recording of the Franklin, MA Board of Health Meeting conducted April 3, 2024 (audio)
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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| Audio recording of the Franklin, MA Board of Health Meeting conducted April 3, 2024 (audio) |
Sunday, March 31, 2024
Franklin, MA: Board of Health Meeting - April 3 at 5:00 PM
Board of Health Meeting
Wednesday, April 3, 2024 - 5:00 PM
Where: Conference Room, 3rd Floor, 355 East Central Street (not the training room)
Agenda:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
● February 2024
NEW BUSINESS
● 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
CITIZENS COMMENTARY
ADJOURNMENT
Agenda doc also contains remote participation info -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/boh_agenda_4.3.24_-_google_docs.pdf
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| Franklin, MA: Board of Health Meeting - April 3 at 5:00 PM |
Friday, March 29, 2024
Franklin Health Dept: Celebrates Whole Grain Day
Today is Whole Grain Day! Whole grains provide fiber, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. Whole-grain foods help control of cholesterol levels, weight and blood pressure. These foods also help lower the risk of diabetes, heart disease and other conditions.
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| Franklin Health Dept: Celebrates Whole Grain Day |
Make some simple swaps to better your health:
- White Bread to Whole Grain Bread
- White Rice to Brown Rice
- White Pasta to Whole Wheat Pasta
- White Flour to Whole Grain Flours such as Wholemeal Flour
- White Bread Roll to a Multigrain Bread Roll
For more information click here
Friday, March 22, 2024
Franklin Health Dept: "Save Your Vision" Month
March is "Save Your Vision" Month.
The average American worker spends about seven hours a day on the computer. If you have dry eyes, headaches, blurred vision, or other symptoms, you could have a condition called Computer Vision Syndrome, also referred to as digital eye strain.
Follow the 20-20-20 rule to ease the discomfort: take a 20-second break, to view something 20 feet away, every 20 minutes.
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 |
Friday, March 8, 2024
Town of Franklin: Nutrition Awareness 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
Saturday, March 2, 2024
Free Hands Only CPR Class - March 20, 2024
CPR Class - March 20, 2024
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 |
Friday, March 1, 2024
Franklin Health Dept: Eating Disorder Awareness Week
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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
Friday, February 16, 2024
Franklin Dept of Health: #GreatAmericanSpitOut
The #GreatAmericanSpitOut occurs every February. Smokeless tobacco, like chew and dip, has over 28 cancer causing substances that can typically lead to cancer of the mouth, esophagus, & pancreas.
For more information on the effects of smokeless tobacco and how to quit today, visit: www.cdc.gov/tobacco
Sunday, February 11, 2024
Annual Report Of The Franklin Health Department: FY 2023 Report
Mission Statement
The Franklin Health Department is charged with protecting the public health and well being of the community, in accordance with federal, state and local public health laws and regulations. The duties of the health department cover a wide range of public health control and prevention activities, including: disease surveillance; the promotion of sanitary conditions in housing, recreational facilities, and food establishments; elimination of nuisances; the protection of the environment; and numerous other responsibilities.
Board of Health
The three-member elected Board of Health is the policy making arm for the Health Department. The board members assist in the drafting of public health bylaws and regulations. The board also presides over administrative hearings concerning health department licensed and permitted activities. The board members are utilized for consultation on issues relative to public health as well.
- Chair, Bridget Sweet
- Vice Chair, Timothy Cochrane
- Member, Jeff Harris
Staff
The current Health Department staff is as follows:
- Cathleen Liberty, MPH, Director of Public Health
- Ginny McNeil, Health Agent
- Maureen Canesi, Administrative Assistant J
- ohn Robertson, Regional Health Agent
- Alisha Deptula, Public Health Nurse
- Cassia Monterio-Regional Epidemiologist
Goals achieved
The health department held their first fall and spring health fairs at the library where over 400 community members attended the fall health fair and over 600 community members attended the spring health fair. The Public Health Nurse and the fire department held hands only CPR trainings for the municipal staff. An interactive website has been created to offer the community healthcare resources and services which can be found on the health department website. A website has been created for those who need resources for those at risk of homelessness or who are homeless. The link to the website is on the health department website.
Hours of Operation
The Franklin Health Department office is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 8:00AM to 4:00PM, Wednesday from 8:00AM to 6:00PM and Friday from 8:00AM to 1:00PM.
In conclusion, I would like to thank the Board of Health members and the Town Administrator for giving me the opportunity to serve as the Director of Public Health for the Town of Franklin and for their continued support.
Respectfully submitted,
Cathleen Liberty,
Director of Public Health
The full Health Dept report can be found in one PDF ->
The full Town of Franklin FY 2023 Annual Report can be found online
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| Annual Report Of The Franklin Health Department: FY 2023 Report |
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Valentine's Day Special -> FREE Stop the Bleed Training - Feb 14, 2024
Upcoming Stop the Bleed class presented by the Franklin Health Department and Fire Department on 2/14/24 from 3 PM - 4:30 PM.
The class is free and open to the public.
Please see attached flyer and share!
Thank you!!
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Alisha Sullivan RN, BSN
Public Health Nurse
Town of Franklin
Office: 508-613-1334
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| FREE Stop the Bleed Training - Feb 14, 2024 |
Saturday, January 27, 2024
How much do you care for your loved one? FREE Stop the Bleed Training - Feb 14, 2024
Upcoming Stop the Bleed class presented by the Franklin Health Department and Fire Department on 2/14/24 from 3 PM - 4:30 PM.
The class is free and open to the public.
Please see attached flyer and share!
Thank you!!
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Alisha Sullivan RN, BSN
Public Health Nurse
Town of Franklin
Office: 508-613-1334
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| FREE Stop the Bleed Training - Feb 14, 2024 |
Friday, January 12, 2024
Franklin Health Dept: Learn CPR - Tuesday, Jan 16 2:00 PM
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#/
Date: 01/16/2024 (Tue.)
Time: 2:00PM - 3:30PM EST
Location: Franklin Fire Training Room, 40 West Central St, Franklin, MA 02038
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| Franklin Health Dept: Learn CPR - Tuesday, Jan 16 2:00 PM |
Friday, January 5, 2024
Franklin Health Dept: January is Winter Safety Awareness Month
"January is Winter Safety Awareness Month! Hypothermia kills on average 25,000 people in the U.S. a year.
Avoid the risk of frostbite and hypothermia by dressing in layers, covering exposed skin, and limiting time outdoors.
If someone might be experiencing either condition, seek medical attention immediately — and know your actions. "
weather.gov/safety/cold-during
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| Franklin Health Dept: January is Winter Safety Awareness Month |
Thursday, January 4, 2024
Board of Health starts new year with humanitarian housing update, reduced oxygen packaging, & safe foods info after power outage topics (audio)
FM #1124 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1124 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the Town of Franklin Board of Health Meeting held on Wednesday, Jan 3, 2024. All three board members participated; Harris, Sweet and Mu-Chow. Health Dept staff present were in the 3rd floor Conference room (not training room).
Quick Recap:
Adjusted meeting schedule for 2024 to remove July, August and schedule as needed for those months
Humanitarian housing crisis update shared; 80 individuals with work visas at the hotel; job fair being scheduled, working to set up rides via GATRAGo (funded via grant); state to do a mobile clinic for vaccinations likely coordinated by this local group
Discussion around plan for reduced oxygen packages used by some facilities in Town, additional requirement to be added to get a formal plan and process for them by the individual operations (use of consultant if necessary)
Info packet produced on “Eat Safe Foods after a Power Outage” - Timely, open to additional health related ideas
Round of reports from inspections, nurse and epidemiologist (detailed reports in meeting packet)
My notes captured via Twitter:
Board of Health Mtg underway, recording to be available later. Motion to accept minutes as edited (remove prior member as in attendance) voted 3-0
Proposed meeting schedule adjusted for July (remove) August (maybe)
C Liberty provides a humanitarian crisis update. 80 with work visas at hotel, working to schedule a job fair, working also to set up process for rides via GATRAGo with funding through grant by ToF
SAFE Coalition working on narcan training and first aid kits. All is going well, meeting regularly to address needs. State will do mobile clinic for vaccines but likely organized by local Board of Health.
Plan to be required for reduced oxygen packages, i.e. extending life of cooked product, consultant to set up and do it properly (it can be done regularly) chiefs shouldn't be responsible for developing the process, just executing it. Food code requirement.
2 establishments were found to need this, they were cooperative and stopped pending this discussion and they'll be able to proceed. Board agrees to revision to policy, also to include on the application for next year.
Packet for eat safe foods after a power outage. Timely. Other ideas for health open for a monthly theme https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/pages/january_topic_of_the_month.pdf
Report on inspections, 9 inspections, 12 reinspections for Dec. FDA conference call for recall issue. Training completed.
Nurse update for Dec, COVID 108 cases (vs 61 in Nov). Getting a ride in cases like last year. Flu season, 47 confirmed, 42 in Dec
Central Park Terrace visit, stop the bleed training held Dec 13. Attended webinars on health related issues. Assisting with medical appointments etc for the migrants at the hotel. Safe sleeping strategy session conducted, approx 20 new mothers with 1yr and under
Epidemiologist update, updates through weekly texts (shared via ) dashboard updates for migrants, etc.
Citizen Comment: I shared the info on the Regroup messaging setup, and offered to get flier for job fair to share via Franklin.news
Motion to adjourn, second, passes 3-0
The Board of Health agenda can be found -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/boh_agenda_1.3.24_-_google_docs.pdf
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.
- 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
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Monday, January 1, 2024
Board of Health - Agenda for Meeting, Weds, Jan 3 at 5:00 PM
BOARD OF HEALTH AGENDA
January 3, 2024 - 5:00 PM
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
● Reading and acceptance December 6, 2023
NEW BUSINESS
● BOH Scheduled Meetings for 2024● Humanitarian Crisis Update● Reduced Oxygen Packaging Policy● Topic of the month● Metacomet shared service grant regional inspector report● Metacomet shared service grant public health nurse report● Metacomet shared service grant epidemiologist report
CITIZENS COMMENTARY
ADJOURNMENT
Agenda doc contains remote participation info ->
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| Board of Health - Agenda for Meeting, Weds, Jan 3 at 5:00 PM |
Friday, December 22, 2023
Franklin Health Dept: December is National AIDS/HIV Awareness Month (video)
December is National AIDS/HIV Awareness Month. Without treatment, people with AIDS typically survive about three years.
To learn more about the basics, prevention, treatment, and more visit: https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/index.html
Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JY1qi3bf-Os
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| December is National AIDS/HIV Awareness Month |
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