Inspections
Inspections are conducted in response to complaints about the following items: asbestos, lead paint, housing code violation, sanitation, animalnuisances, rabies, medical and hazardous waste, rodents and pesticides. In addition, pre-opening and routine inspections are regularly conducted in all food establishments. All inspections are conducted within State Sanitary code regulations and City of Everett Ordinances. For information call 617-394-2225

Nursing
The nursing supervisor and public health nurse provide free immunizations for measles, mumps, rubella,(MMR), tetanus/diphtheria and polio to children age 7 and older. as well as Hepatitis B immunization to 6th, 9th and 12th graders in the schools. TB testing is done at City Hall Monday through Wednesday.

The public health nurse provides case management for cases of communicable diseases; offers educational through workshops, clinics, handouts and displays on many health issues.

School nurses, under the Board of Health, provides medical and first aid treatment, offers screenings for immunization, height and weight checks, postural screening for schoolhouses, and head checks for lice for per-school through high school. Vision and hearing screening is conducted by the school Department Nurse.

Public Health Nurse - 617-394-2314
School Nurse Supervisor - 617-394-2257

Dental Clinic
The Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) now provides dental services at City Hall, 484 Broadway, in the Health Department, Room 20 (second floor). The CHA is the parent company of the Whidden Hospital in Everett. The City of Everett (the City) operated the free dental clinic since the 1950's. Last year the CHA and the City applied for, and received, a grant through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Massachusetts. This grant allowed an expansion of the existing structure. There are now two operatories instead of one. A 'reopening celebration' took place on Monday, October 25, 2004 at 5P.

For an appointment please call the CHA at their central number at (617) 665-3990. CHA accepts most dental insurance plans, Mass Health, Network Health and Free Care. Additionally, they accept Visa and Mastercard. Adult and child appointments available. As of September 13, 2004, the dental office will be open on Mondays and Wednesdays.