PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING

Public Health Nursing Services



What is Public Health Nursing?

The Public Health Nursing team at Nashoba Associated Boards of Health aims to promote wellness across the lifespan in our 16 member communities following the Scope and Standards of Public Health Nursing as outlined by the American Nurses Association. In an effort to prevent disease and promote health throughout the district, the nursing team:


  • Provides Immunizations
  • Conducts communicable disease investigation in collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health
  • Responds to disease outbreaks
  • Conducts regularly scheduled clinics for health screenings (monthly clinic schedule posted on our Calendar page)
  • Provides information and resource referrals
  • Provides consultation, education and outreach
  • Conducts home visits as needed


Our staff is considered the "Town Nurse" for our communities and they are available for consultation M-F 8 AM - 4:30 PM at 978-772-3335


Interpreter services are available through a remote interpreter language services provider.


How We Approach Health and Wellness:

We think about health and wellness utilizing a "Social Determinants of Health" model.  Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) "are the conditions in the environments where people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality-of-life outcomes and risks" (U.S. HHS, Healthy People 2030).  In Massachusetts, SDOH are divided into six categories: Built Environment, Education, Employment, Housing, Social Environment, and Violence.  In our work, we are mindful of these factors and how they may impact the health of our community members, especially the underserved and at-risk.


Public Health Nursing Staff:

Updated May 2023


Tamara Bedard, RN, Community Health Manager

978-772-3335, ex. 340


Maureen Scott, LPN, Community Health Nurse

978-772-3335, ex. 309


Alicia Lepardo, RN, Community Health Nurse

978-772-3335, ex. 357



Printable Town Nurse One-Pager Menu of Educational Programs
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