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Norwood Board of Health hears regional hires, SAFE 2.0 funding and radon-testing info
Summary
Board members were briefed on a new regional public health nurse, a posted epidemiologist job, state SAFE 2.0 funding and free radon test kits; officials said regional grant funding will pay some staff and encouraged homeowners to test for radon.
The Town of Norwood Board of Health on Dec. 17 received updates on regional public-health staffing, new state funding and radon outreach. Regional staff reported hiring Kristen McEntire as a regional public health nurse; McEntire will be based in Dedham and her salary will be paid through the public-health excellence grant administered by the shared-service region.
A regional staff member said the epidemiologist position for the shared service region was recently posted and closed with about 10 candidates; that role will be located in Norwood. Officials…
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