From the Board of Health

Upcoming programs / training

Upcoming programs/trainings:

• Tuesday, December 10: Public Health Nurse Meg Ryan will represent the Cooperative Public Health Service at the Senior Resource Fair, hosted at Greenfield Community College from 12 - 2pm. The Fair will host local organizations that enhance the quality of life of older adults through engagement or support.

• Thursday, December 12: At 6pm (online) there's a Tobacco Control Workshop for Boards of Health. Learn more about emerging nicotine products, the role of the local board of health, and what services are available to your town through the Mass Health Officers Association and the Pioneer Valley Tobacco Control Coalition. Info and RSVP at this link.

Reducing Harm, Promoting Safety: A Public Health Perspective on Firearms

12/19 Virtual Quarterly Meeting Registration now open!

Title: Reducing Harm, Promoting Safety: A Public Health Perspective on Firearms

Date and Time: December 19, 10 am - 11:30 am, virtual

Speakers:

Kathleen Berry, MA Public Education Lead, Grassroots for Gun Violence Prevention

Heidi Porter, MPH, REHS/RS, Director of Health and Human Services, Town of Bedford

Learning Objectives: At the end of this training program, participants will be able to:

• Explain facts and trends from gun violence research

• Describe prevention strategies and community engagement programs

• Identify resources to support harm reduction

Model Tobacco Sales Regulation Information Training

Registration is now open for three available dates

Description: This program will provide an overview of the new model tobacco sales regulations with technical assistance providers. It will also go over policy and strategy recommendations for improving local tobacco control. The most recent model regulations will be provided to attendees following the course.

This information is being provided for legal educational purposes only and is not to be construed as legal advice. Legal advice can only be provided by your municipal attorney.

Date and Time:

• Friday, December 13th, 2024 at 10 am

• Monday, December 16, 2024 at 9:30am

• Monday, January 6, 2025 at 1pm

Learning Objectives:

1. Review of tobacco control model regulation with technical assistance providers

2. Education on how to work with your board of health on adopting or updating your tobacco sales regulations

3. New policy recommendations and strategies.

Posted: to Board of Health on Tue, Dec 10, 2024
Updated: Tue, Dec 10, 2024