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Norwood director outlines regional hires, epidemiologist recruitment and state SAFE 2.0; a reminder on free state radon test kits
Summary
At the Dec. 17 board meeting the director announced a newly hired regional public‑health nurse based in Dedham, said an epidemiologist position based in Norwood received 10 qualified applicants, summarized the state SAFE 2.0 funding expansion for public health and urged residents to request free radon test kits from the state.
At its Dec. 17 meeting the Town of Norwood Board of Health heard a director’s update on regional public‑health staffing, a state public‑health funding bill, and guidance on radon testing.
The director reported the regional Public Health Excellence (SAFE 1.0) grant continues to fund regional positions. As fiscal agent for the grant, the town pays salaries and invoices Dedham, which hosts the newly hired regional public‑health nurse. The director identified the newly hired regional nurse as Kristen McIntyre; Kristen sits in Dedham and will assist with disease investigation work and cover duties when local nurses are out.
The board heard that the epidemiologist position that sits in Norwood was…
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