A message from the Director
Marianne B. De Souza, R.D.H., B.A., M.S.

Welcome to the City of New Bedford Health Department.

The Public Health Division is responsible for promoting general good health practices in the City of New Bedford. Services to the citizens are coordinated through the Public Health Nurses, the City’s Laboratory, the Lead Paint Inspector, the Immunization Clinic and the Tobacco Control Program.

Hot Topics

Beach Report

Call to Action

• Liberty Mutual / SADD Study shows 90 percent of teens admit stronger likelihood of drinking and driving on prom night.
• Underage Drinking Parent Pledge
• The Crashproof Contract at http://www.crashproofyourkids.com/media/crashproofcontract.pdf

Mosquitos

• Mosquito Repellents
• Summer Time is Mosquito & Tick Season
• Mosquito Control Spray Exclusion Request - Press Release
• Mosquito Control Spray Exclusion Request - Form
• Mosquito Control Reminders

Bisphenol A

• Public Health Advisory Regarding Bisphenol A (BPA)
• How to protect your baby from (BPA) Bisphenol A

Miscellaneous

• Massachusetts Departments of Children and Families and Public Health Issue Reminder on Useful Summertime Safety Tips

• Advocacy for Families Coping with Alcohol Addiction
  How to be an effective Advocate on the issues important to you

• A Consumer Guide to Safe Handling and Preparation of Food
  
  
• License, Permit and Service Fee Schedule
  
  
• Greater New Bedford Medical Reserve Corps
  Volunteer Application
  Volunteer Cori Sheet
  
  
  
  
• Beware Unlicensed Health Plans
  
  
• Emergency Dispensing Sites (EDS)
  
  
• Special Needs Registry Form
  
  
• "Under 27" Campaign