Mayor Michael Bonfanti
City Hall: 24 Lowell Street, Peabody, MA 01960 | Tel: 978-538-5900 | Hours: M-W: 8:30AM-4PM, Th: 8:30AM-7PM, F: 8:30AM-12:30PM
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT

The Peabody Department of Health and Human Services promotes the health and well-being of residents of (and visitors to) Peabody through the provision of school health services, public immunization clinics, communicable disease follow-up, health education, and the permitting and inspection of facilities such as food establishments, swimming pools, tanning salons, and housing. The Department of Health and Human Services also works on emergency preparedness in conjunction with a number of other city and state agencies.

General Information
Telephone: (978) 538-5926
Fax: (978) 538-5990

Health Department Inspectional Services
Inspectors' Office Hours
Monday-Friday: 8:30AM - 10:00AM
Monday-Thursday: 3:00PM - 4:00PM

STAFF
Sharon Cameron
Director
Telephone: (978) 538-5920
Fax: (978) 538-5990
E-Mail: sharon.cameron@peabody-ma.gov

William Pasquale
Code Enforcement Inspector
Telephone: (978) 538-5923
Fax: 978-538-5990
E-Mail: william.pasquale@peabody-ma.gov

John Yale
Sanitary Inspector
Telephone: (978) 538-5924
Fax: 978-538-5990
E-Mail: john.yale@peabody-ma.gov

Linnea Whalen, R.N.
School Nurse Leader
Telephone: (978) 538-5925
Fax: 978-538-5990
E-Mail: linnea.whalen@peabody-ma.gov

Chassea Golden Robinson
Public Health Nurse
Telephone: (978) 538-5931
Fax: 978-538-5990
E-Mail: chassea.robinson@peabody-ma.gov

Debora Osgood
Clerk
Telephone: (978) 538-5926
Fax: 978-538-5990
E-Mail: debora.osgood@peabody-ma.gov

Cathy Trombley
Part Time Clerk
Telephone: (978) 538-5922
Fax: 978-538-5990
E-Mail: cathy.trombley@peabody-ma.gov

General Information
Inspector's Responsibility
Health Department Permitting
Public Health Nursing
School Nursing

Health Department Regulations
Massage Regulations
Tattooing Regulations
Tobacco Regulations
Mercury Disposal Regulations
State regulations:(sanitation standards for camps, foodservice, skating rinks, swimming pools, and tanning facilities)

Emergency Prepareness Resources
Letter from Mayor Bonfanti
Emergency Information, Planning and Response Guide
Pandemic Influenza
Resources available from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Fact sheet on pandemic flu and bird flu
Fact sheet on protecting yourself from flu
Handwashing brochure

Mosquito-Borne Illness
Mosquito Precautions Still Necessary in the Fall
Preventing Mosquito-Borne Illness
EEE Information
EEE (eastern equine encephalitis) Information
Information on Insect Repellents
West Nile Virus Information

Helpful Links and Information
Fish Consumption Advisory for the Ipswich River
Fish Consumption Advisory for the Ipswich River (Flyer)
Guidance for cleaning up floodwater and sewage
Household Hazardous Waste Information
Summer Safety Tips
Information on Measles, Mumps, and Rubella
INFLUENZA: Birds, Pandemics and Protecting Yourself
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
1-800-USA-KIDS
Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services
MassHealth Enrollment Center toll-free at 1-888-665-9993
Women, Infant, and Children Nutrition Program (WIC)
1-800-WIC-1007
Massachusetts School Immunization Requirements
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection Agency
Centers for Disease Control
Consumer Product Safety Commission
How to stay healthy during Flu season

Inspector's Responsibilities
Conduct routine inspections of camps, food service establishments, massage establishments, mobile food operations, semi-public pools, skating rinks, and tanning facilities to ensure that sanitary and safe conditions exist.

Approve plans for new establishments, and authorize the issuing of licenses and permits for the above establishments.

Work with public health nurse to investigate reports of food-borne illnesses.

Enforce tobacco control regulations and smoke-free workplace regulations.

Investigate nuisance complaints and conduct follow-up inspections to ensure compliance with state and local regulations.

Inspect premises where animals are stabled.

Enforce the State Sanitary Code, Articles I through X.

Health Department Permitting
The following permits will be expiring on May 31, 2006
. Food Permits
. Milk Permits
. Tobacco Permits
. Swimming Pool/Whirlpool Permits

If you are a permit holder and have not received your 2006 renewal application(s), please contact the Peabody Health Department at 978-538-5926.

If you would like to receive your renewal packet electronically please e-mail sharon.cameron@peabody-ma.gov

Public Health Nursing
Public Health Nursing The Public Health Nurse works towards the prevention of disease and the promotion of health for all residents through health services, education, and referral.

The Peabody Health Department offers an immunization clinic once a month. Routine vaccines are available to Peabody residents, young and old, at no cost. Please call the Public Health Nurse for dates and times and for additional information.

Each fall, the Health Department offers a flu and pneumonia vaccine clinic for high-risk residents. Clinic dates will be posted in October, 2006.

School Nursing
The Peabody Department of Health and Human Services employs 11 school nurses and a school nurse leader, who provide full-time nursing coverage in each of the City's 10 schools. In addition to providing medical assessments and treatment to staff and students, the school nurses work closely with school personnel to promote safety and wellness in the school community. The school nurses are:

Betsy Jacques - jacquesb@peabody.k12.ma.us
Cathy Walsh - walshc@peabody.k12.ma.us
Deb Compiano - compianod@peabody.k12.ma.us
Donna Guarente - guarented@peabody.k12.ma.us
Joanne Baker - bakerj@peabody.k12.ma.us
Linda Vecchione - vecchionel@peabody.k12.ma.us
Lisa Daly - dalyl@peabody.k12.ma.us
Pricilla Raposo - raposop@peabody.k12.ma.us
Jennifer Caputo - caputoj@peabody.k12.ma.us
JoAnne Applestein - applesteinj@peabody.k12.ma.us
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