Public Health Nurse

Mission

To promote healthy and informed people in a healthy community.

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Helpful Information

Proper Use and Disposal of Needles and Syringes

Be Smart.  Be Careful.  Be Aware.  Be Safe.

If you’re one of the many people in Massachusetts who uses syringes to manage your health care at home, here’s what you need to know about the safe use and disposal of needles, syringes and lancets (sharps). 

The provider for Merrimac’s sharps collection disposal has informed the BOH that only official Sharps containers can be used for disposal.  Full sharps containers can be dropped off anytime that the Senior Center is open.  The BOH will provide approved containers for residents at the Senior Center for a minimal cost:

$10 for both large and small containers.  Proceeds will help support the cost of disposal.

Blood Pressure Clinics:  Blood Pressure clinics are offered at the Senior Center twice a month, on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.  Please call to register in advance.