The CPHS Health District works to protect and promote public health in its 15 member towns, under the direction of the local Boards of Health. A Board of Health works to maintain and improve the quality of life in their community by ensuring safe water, housing, air and foods, and to prevent infectious and chronic diseases.
The CPHS staff serves as the comprehensive health department for the following towns: Bernardston (except Title 5), Buckland, Charlemont, Colrain, Conway (except Title 5), Gill, Hawley, Heath, Monroe, Rowe, and Shelburne.
The Public Health Nurses and Community Health Educator also serve an additional three towns that have their own health agents: Ashfield, Northfield, and Erving.
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Staying warm in the winter is important! With rising costs, heating your home can be stressful. That’s where homeowners and…
For many, the winter holiday season has a complicated relationship with the word “healthy”—either because we think we are…
Covid-19
Information and resources regarding COVID-19 prevention and treatment in Franklin County.
Pools, Summer Camps, Beaver Permits and more
Boards of Health are responsible for protecting the public health by enforcing the state standards laid out in a number of Codes. Some of the most important public health protections…
Illness and Disease
Infectious diseases cause illness, suffering and even death, and place an enormous financial and emotional burden on society. In Massachusetts, infectious disease are managed through a partnership between local boards…
Housing/Lodging
Boards of Health are responsible for protecting the public health by enforcing minimum state standards for community sanitation. The CPHS issues permits, conducts inspections, and initiates enforcement activities when needed to…
Food Safety
The CPHS Regional Health Agents work to ensure safe food for residents and visitors of our member towns through regular inspections, educational programs and policy creation. We inspect restaurants, bed…
Septic Systems and Drinking Water
Safe, clean drinking water is one of the most important contributions to health, but in a rural area it can be easily threatened by failing or inadequate septic systems. CPHS…
Public Health Nursing Program
The Public Health Nursing Program is part of several services within Cooperative Public Health Service (CPHS), a regional health district serving fifteen Boards of Health in Franklin County. The nurses…
