Public Health Nurses at the City of Somerville play a vital role in promoting and protecting the health of the community through a variety of year-round initiatives.
Our public health nurses monitor communicable diseases and the potential for outbreaks within the community in tandem with the State Department of Public Health. They track disease trends, investigate cases, and implement strategies to prevent further disease transmission.
Public Health Nurses at the City of Somerville play a vital role in promoting and protecting the health of the community through a variety of year-round initiatives.
Our public health nurses monitor communicable diseases and the potential for outbreaks within the community in tandem with the State Department of Public Health. They track disease trends, investigate cases, and implement strategies to prevent further disease transmission.
To combat respiratory illnesses that spike in the fall and winter, you will undoubtedly notice our public health nurses administering COVID-19 and flu vaccines to individuals of all ages in many Somerville locations. The public health nursing department values their partnerships within the community. You may find the nursing team at the Council on Aging, Connexion Church in East Somerville, the Engagement Center in Davis Square, the public libraries, affordable housing buildings, and many more locations to bring health education and resources to the community.
In the Spring and Summer, public health nurses inspect summer camp facilities to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Public health nurses work closely with Somerville Inspectional Services to bring positive experiences for all campers and staff.
Through outreach activities such as vaccine clinics and health fairs, the public health nursing department educates and empowers individuals to make informed decisions about their health. The public health nursing team stays ready to respond to any emerging health concerns that may affect the Somerville community.
Public health also play a pivotal role in the emergency preparedness initiatives of the City. All Somerville residents are invited to participate in Emergency Preparedness planning by becoming part of our Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), which is part of a nationwide association of volunteers devoted to providing an organized response to public health emergencies. The nursing department utilizes MRC volunteers for vaccination support and other activities. Clinicians and non-clinical volunteers are welcome! To register as a Region 4B MRC Volunteer please visit https://www.maresponds.org to begin the process.
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| The public health nursing department and MRC volunteers vaccinate at locations across Somerville. |
The Somerville Public Health Nursing Department would like to share that the CDC has distributed a Health Alert Network (HAN) Advisory regarding a notable increase in measles cases across the US. While we have not had any measles cases this year in Somerville, we ask that childcare centers remain vigilant in the prevention of measles.
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