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.