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Be Prepared to Stay Safe and Healthy in Winter

Published December 17, 2019 | Board of Health Nurse | Automatically Archived on 4/1/2020

Winter storms and cold temperatures can be dangerous. Stay safe and healthy by planning ahead. Prepare your home and cars. Prepare for power outages and outdoor activity. Check on older adults. More →

Board of Health Recommends Outdoor Halloween Activities End by Dusk

Published October 29, 2019 | Health Department | Automatically Archived on 11/1/2019

Tuesday October 15th, the Sudbury Board of Health voted to advise residents to continue following Massachusetts Department of Public Health guidelines to reduce the risk of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile Virus, including … More →

Halloween Fun and Food Allergy

Published October 19, 2019 | Commission on Disability | Automatically Archived on 11/2/2019

Safe treats are an easy trick & include everyone in the spookiest celebration of the year. More →

Continue Mosquito Protection Measures

Published October 11, 2019 | Health Department | Automatically Archived on 10/26/2019

Based on the confirmed case of West Nile Virus in Middlesex County, the Sudbury Health Department continues to remind residents to remain diligent in protecting themselves against West Nile and EEE viruses until deep hard … More →

Annual Coat Drive October 1-31, 2019

Published October 1, 2019 | Social Worker | Automatically Archived on 11/1/2019

This year the Board of Health is incredibly grateful for the volunteers at Neighbor Brigade who are helping to collect and sort coats and winter accessories for the Board of Health’s annual coat drive. For … More →

State Officials Announce 11th Case of EEE 9/25/2019

Published September 20, 2019 | Health Department | Automatically Archived on 10/3/2019

Residents are urged to continue essential EEE precautions. Press Release.

MDPH EEE Aerial Spraying Completed – Update 9/17/2019

Published September 10, 2019 | Health Department | Automatically Archived on 9/25/2019

Residents are asked to visit the Sudbury Health Department web page for more information on EEE including FAQ’s, Prevention Tips, Fact Sheets and more. Click on the EEE Information dropdown menu as shown below: … More →

UPDATE 9/11/19 EEE Responses to Frequently Asked Questions

Published September 9, 2019 | Health Department | Automatically Archived on 9/16/2019

Residents with further questions are encouraged to email [email protected] Visit website for continued updates.
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Town of Sudbury EEE Risk Elevated to Critical After Positive Test in 5-Year-Old Girl

Published September 6, 2019 | Police Department | Automatically Archived on 9/21/2019

The Town of Sudbury reports that the Massachusetts Department of Public Health has elevated the risk for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) to “critical” after a 5-year-old girl tested positive for the virus. More →

September is National Emergency Preparedness Month

Published September 4, 2019 | Board of Health Nurse | Automatically Archived on 12/19/2019

Disasters can happen anywhere and at any time. Make sure you and your family are ready. Take the necessary steps. Sign up for Sudbury’s Emergency Notification System, make an emergency kit and plan ahead for … More →

The Board of Health Nurse, Phyllis Schilp, BSN, RN provides a variety of community health services for the Town of Sudbury. Blood pressure and blood glucose screening clinics are offered at the Sudbury Senior Center on Tuesdays, 8:45 am to 10:30 am and at every 3rd Wednesday at Goodnow Library from 10:15 am to 11:15 am.

In the Fall, the BOH Nurse provides flu clinics for town residents and town employees. Home visits for flu vaccine are also available for those frail elders who cannot get to the clinic. Working with the town social workers, the BOH Nurse also makes occasional home visits to check on frail residents, providing assessments and education.

The BOH Nurse also works with the school nurses and the Mass Department of Public Health to track communicable diseases in Sudbury and protect the public health. Educational seminars and programs on a wide variety of health and wellness topics are offered at the senior center and other locations to help prevent disease and promote public health. For more information please see the Senior Center, http://beta.sudbury.ma.us/services/SeniorCenter.

Finally, the BOH Nurse is also involved in disaster preparedness as a member of the Sudbury Medical Reserve Corps and Citizens Emergency Response Team.