Sunderland Board of Health is pleased to announce that we will have PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE SERVICES on Mondays, starting May 6, 2024
Valley Health Regional Collaborative
Greenfield, Montague, Deerfield, Sunderland, Shutesbury and Leverett
Public Health Prevent. Promote. Protect.
Sunderland and Deerfield have a new shared Public Health Nurse! On Mondays from 9a-12p starting May
6, come by and say “Hi!” to Anne at the Sunderland Town Hall and have your blood pressure checked.
Free COVID test kits while supplies last and other “freebies” will be available.
Our nurse will provide a range of FREE services for Sunderland residents, including:
⮚ Screenings (blood pressure, oxygen saturation, blood glucose)
⮚ Provide basic advice on medications and management
⮚ Consultation on wound care and assistance with dressings
⮚ Mobility issues advice (use of walker, cane)
⮚ Risk reduction and injury prevention tips (fall avoidance, etc.)
⮚ Prenatal and postnatal support/referrals and general health education for new parents
⮚ Diabetes care and management advice
⮚ Nutrition and exercise consultation
⮚ Tobacco, alcohol, and substance use referrals
⮚ Referrals and help with navigating medical and social services for physical and mental health
needs
⮚ Educational programs: The Collaborative will also offer occasional events, workshops, and other
activities as well.
This nursing position is being provided by the Valley Health Regional Collaborative (VHRC) as part
of a “Shared Services” staffing arrangement. The VHRC is formed with funding from a Public Health
Excellence for Shared Services grant, funded by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It is designed
to create cross-jurisdictional public health services sharing programs consistent with the
recommendations of the Special Commission on Local and Regional Public Health. We are excited for
this opportunity to work together and promote public health awareness in all of our communities.
Working together, each town’s Board of Health increases their capacity to strengthen and advance
the effectiveness, efficiency, and equity of the delivery of public health services.
Anne Mastrototaro MSN, RN, NCSN, is available starting May 6 Mondays 9:00 – 12 pm in the Sunderland
Town Hall 2nd floor, or by appointment. Deerfield residents are welcome to visit the Sunderland
location during these hours. There is an accessible entrance in the rear of the building. You can
contact Anne at (413) 531-0661 or by email at anne.mastrototaro@greenfield-ma.gov