The New Bedford Health Department Public Health Nursing Division promotes health in the community by evaluating trends and providing needed health interventions.

 Services provided by the Public Health Nurses include:

• Influenza (Flu)
• CPR Training
• Arbovirus (mosquito-borne illness) Monitoring: West Nile Virus (WNV), Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)
• Infectious Disease Reporting
• Sharps Disposal Containers (based on availability)
• Emergency Dispensing Sites (EDS)

Additional Health Information:

• Bisphenol A (BPA) Memo
• BPA – Protecting your Baby
• MRSA – Q&A
• MRSA Reminders
• PCBs
  • English
  • Spanish
• Protecting the Skin from Infections
• Rabies and Pests
• Special Needs Registry
• Stroke