Regional Health
Board of Health members from across the region gather for a workshop.
About Regional Health
The Regional Health Program is designed to respond to the growing needs of local Boards of Health in our rural area. Boards of Health have enormous state-mandated responsibilities, including inspecting septic systems, checking all food service establishments twice a year, and responding to numerous health and safety complaints. Unfortunately, in doing this work, volunteer Boards face ever-shrinking budgets and a lack of paid staff. Balancing the need for professional assistance with limited resources is a serious community need. The Regional Health Program provides one solution to this problem through regional professional health agent support and a Board of Health Capacity-Building Workshop Series. Sharing program costs over a large number of towns and applying for grants keeps our fees as low as possible.
Current Programs
Regional Health Inspection Program Our services include inspections, report and order writing, court enforcement, and technical support during any related hearings.
Capacity Building Workshops for Boards of Health The FRCOG sponsors a monthly series of continuing education workshops on public health topics.
Public Health Nurse Program Three towns in Franklin County have combined funds to support a part-time Public Health Nurse.