Public Health Nurse

All Town buildings will be closed to the public beginning on 3/17/2020 until 5/4/2020.
The Equipment Shed will be unavailable for equipment pick ups and drop offs; please hold equipment until Town buildings re-open to the public.
Blood pressure checks will also be unavailable.

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Visit the Sandwich Public Health Nursing Website for up Sandwich Town Seal Extra Smallto date information regarding this flu season and other public health information.

Overview

The Public Health Nurse’s Office provides the following services and programs to the residents of Sandwich:

  • 2019 - 2020 Flu season is upon us. Both regular flu vaccines (for all ages) and high-dose flu vaccines (for those aged 65 and over) are available.  Please call for appointment scheduling.
  • Mosquito-Borne Illness Prevention Counseling (See our Mosquito page for EEE and WNV updates)
  • Blood Pressure Checks
  • Child and Adult Immunizations (Shingrix is available)
  • Travel Immunizations
  • Communicable Disease Follow-up
  • Durable Medical Equipment Loan Closet (wheelchairs, shower chairs, walkers, canes, commodes, crutches, etc.)
  • Home Visit for Assessments
  • Flu Clinics
  • Medication and Dietary Counseling
  • Tick Removal and Education (see below for educational video)
  • Suture Removal and Wound Care
  • Appointments are needed for some services. For more information about these programs and other services, please contact the Public Health Nurse’s Office.