Public Health Nurse

The Equipment Shed will be available for borrowing equipment on Tuesdays and Thursdays during Summer 2021, by appointment. Please call the office to discuss setting up a time to visit the shed.


Scroll down for some informative videos on Ticks and Heart Health!

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:

  • COVID-19 Information and Contact Tracing
  • Tick Education and Removal (see below for educational video)
  • 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
  • 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.