Public Health Nurse

The Public Health Nurse, who functions under the direction of the Board of Health, conducts Flu / Pneumonia Clinics, Lead Screenings, monthly Well Child Clinics, and participates in the annual Health Fair.

The Public Health Nurse acts as a valuable resource for information on numerous health issues such as Lyme disease, Rabies, West Nile Virus, and Eastern Equine Encephalitis. The Public Health Nurse also offers general health counseling and referrals to other health professionals.

Hours
Part Time: 3 Days/week: Monday, Thursday and Friday
Days may vary due to meetings/inspections
Please call ahead for appointments: 978-671-0932 or 0931

Health Topics Update



Avian Flu Information from the CDC

Ebola Information from the CDC.

Ebola Home Quarantine Information

Ebola Information for Residents website

Enterovirus: Fact Sheet.
Facts about Enterovirus D68: 
http://www.cdc.gov/


IF YOU OR A LOVED ONE IS SUFFERING FROM AN ADDICTION LEARN TO COPE!


Learn to Cope Slideshow 

The FBI and DEA have released this documentary aimed at educating students and young adults (as well as adults of all ages) about the dangers of addiction.  Please watch and discuss with someone.

Also know that Narcotics Anonymous is there to help!  Please take a moment and view their New England Region Meeting Directory to see when and where they are.

Questions or Concerns contact: Mike Higgins, Substance Abuse Coordinator for Billerica at 978-671-0943 or email him.  You may also call the MA Substance Abuse Help Hotline at 800-327-5050

NURSING SERVICES 
Public Health Nursing services are offered to better serve the community of Billerica. Emphasis is on community awareness of public health issues along with health promotion and disease prevention. We provide MDPH mandated services of communicable disease investigation and control. We are continuously expanding our role in emergency preparedness and response.

Services by Appointment


Services by appointment (at no cost) include:
  • Immunizations by Appointment (state eligibility requirements on some)
    • Measles / Mumps/Rubella (MMR)
    • Polio
    • Chickenpox
    • Td/Tdap
    • DTap/DT
    • Hepatitis A - Certain high risk groups (call for more info)
    • Hepatitis B - All college students and certain high risk groups (call for more information)
    • Hib
    • Human Papillomavirus (HPV) - must meet eligible state requirements
    • Meningococcal
    • Pneumococcal Conjugate (PCV7)
    • Rotavirus
  • Flu (yearly clinics advertised in the fall) - home visits are available
  • Pneumococcal / pneumonia vaccine (throughout the year)
  • Blood Pressure Screening
  • Blood Sugar Screening
  • Mantoux skin testing for Tuberculosis (high risk only)
  • Tuberculosis follow up
  • Lead paint screening (age 9 months to 6 years)
  • Cholesterol Screening
  • Health Fair / Billerica Health and Recreation Fair (as advertised)
  • Investigation and control of communicable diseases within the town
  • Referrals
  • Coordinate records / programs / regulations with school nurses
  • Camp / clinic inspections
  • Monthly Well Child Clinics (as advertised)
  • Medical Equipment to Borrow - If you or someone you know needs a wheelchair, walker, cane, crutches or special bathroom equipment contact the Board of Health at 978-671-0932 or the Billerica Public Library at 978-671-0948.