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Jennifer Brown, MS, RN
Amherst Public Health Director

Olivia Lara-Cahoon, RN
Public Health Nurse

Kyle O'Connor
Public Health Program Assistant

Nancy Schroeder, Ed.D
Administrative Assistant

Health@amherstma.gov

Phone: 413-259-3077
Fax: 413-259-2404

70 Boltwood Walk
Bangs Community Center
Amherst, MA 01002

Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m

Board Of Health

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Health Department Mission Statement

To promote the health and well-being of the community through the core functions of assessment, policy development, promotion and assurance. The Board of Health and the Health Department meet their mission by focusing on the following practices:

Assessment
Systematically collecting, assembling, and analyzing information regarding the health of the community, including statistics on health status, community health needs and services, and epidemiological data.

Policy Development
Developing and implementing comprehensive public health policies and regulations.

Promotion
Providing services and educational opportunities that encourage healthy environments and lifestyles.

Assurance
Ensuring that all Amherst residents have the services necessary to maintain or restore good health through advocacy for and promotion of health in all town projects and policies.

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