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FDA Recalls Hand Sanitizers That Could be Harmful

Published July 10, 2020 | Health Department

FDA is warning consumers and health care providers that the agency has seen a sharp increase in hand sanitizer products that are labeled to contain ethanol (also known as ethyl alcohol) but that have tested positive … More →

Mass Dept. of Public Health Launches EEE/WNV Risk Tool

Published June 26, 2020 | Board of Health Nurse | Automatically Archived on 7/11/2020

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health launched a EEE (Eastern Equine Encephalitis) WNV (West Nile Virus) risk tool. The level of EEE/WNV risk for each town is detailed on a color coded map and will … More →

Free COVID Testing At The Following CVS Sites

Published June 16, 2020 | Health Department | Automatically Archived on 1/9/2020

As part of a State initiative to test as many residents as possible, the State, in collaboration with CVS Stores, has set up COVID testing sites throughout Massachusetts. Please read through this article. Call the … More →

Sudbury Demonstrators Offered Free COVID Testing/June 17 and 18

Published June 15, 2020 | Board of Health Nurse | Automatically Archived on 6/19/2020

Residents that have been in large gatherings are urged to get free COVID testing 6/17 and 6/18 More →

COVID-19 Information & Updates

Published June 15, 2020 | Health Department

In response to inquiries from the community, please bookmark this page for up to date information regarding Novel Coronavirus. More →

COVID Positive – Boston Children’s Hospital Guidance

Published May 15, 2020 | Board of Health Nurse

An increase in COVID Positive cases in children is being reported in Massachusetts. Children’s Hospital in Boston has published guidance for Parents, Guardians and Caretakers to use in determining if their child should be seen … More →

Board of Health Mandates Face Coverings

Published May 4, 2020 | Health Department

Attachment 1: To read update for Facial Coverings to be worn INDOORS while in essential businesses. Attachment 2: Do’s and Don’ts “How to Properly Wear Face Coverings”. Face Coverings are not a substitute for the … More →

COVID-19 Cases in Sudbury

Published April 28, 2020 | Board of Health Nurse | Automatically Archived on 5/30/2020

The following is a chart of the COVID-19 cases that are actively being monitored in Sudbury.

Mass Launches COVID-19 Text Messaging Notification System

Published March 25, 2020 | Health Department

The new messaging tool called “AlertsMA” will allow residents to subscribe to real-time notifications by texting the keyword COVIDMA to 888-777. After signing up, state and public health officials can send short messages and links … More →

Gatherings Pose High Risk in Spreading COVID-19

Published March 20, 2020 | Board of Health Nurse | Automatically Archived on 4/15/2020

In response to the increased concerns of Sudbury residents, the Sudbury Health Department is posting this notice addressing gatherings and social distancing. We encourage all residents to follow this protocol. Please read this notice.

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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://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.