CORONAVIRUS- COVID19UPDATES FROM THE WATERTOWN HEALTH DEPARTMENT CAN BE FOUND HERE
Health Department Updates
Information on the COVID19 vaccine is ongoing and will be posted as it becomes available. For more information visit: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/when-can-i-get-the-covid-19-vaccine
CDC Covid Testing Information and Guidance
Targeted Measures To Curb Rising COVID-19 Cases UPDATE 11/2/20
Department of Labor Standards COVID19 Complaint Form
Community-Level COVID-19 Data Reporting
COVID Safe Practices Concern Form
Stop the Spread and Get Tested for COVID19
Mission
The mission of the Watertown Health Department is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and disability, and access and improve the health status of the community. Its divisions include:
- Animal Control
- Board of Health
- Community Health Services
- Community Wellness Programs
- Educational Resources
- Emergency Preparedness
- Environmental Health Services
- Tobacco Control
- Coronavirus
Click the link for the Health Departments latest annual report (PDF)
Duties & Responsibilities
Environmental Health Services consist of mandated and non-mandated inspection programs including, but not limited to: Housing, Body Art, Food Establishments, Odor Noise and Dust, Tanning Establishments, Hazardous Waste Inspection, Lead Paint and Asbestos.
A full-time animal control officer (ACO) provides services for Watertown. The ACO responds to citizens’ complaints and enforces the provisions of the Animal Control Ordinance. The department hosts an annual rabies day for cats and dogs under the auspices of town veterinarian Thomas Cusick, D.V.M.
The Health Department offers a variety of free community health services to its residents such as: Tuberculosis Screening (Mantoux test), Flu & Pneumonia Clinics, Blood Pressure Screening and Health Education.
Air Quality Index
MassAir Online Daily Quality Data
Recent News and Press Releases
Health Needs Assessment Report (released March, 2019)