Blackstone Valley Partnership for Public Health - BVPPH
The Blackstone Valley Partnership for Public Health (BVPPH) is a regional collaborative created in partnership with the Central Mass Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC), and includes the towns of Blackstone, Douglas, Hopedale, Mendon, Millville, Northbridge, Upton, and Uxbridge. Through the Public Health Excellence Grant, the BVPPH provides supplemental public health services to its communities, from assisting in inspections of permitted establishments to providing educational services and materials to its community members. This is done as part of the BVPPH's goal to share municipal services to better promote, protect, and preserve the public health.
The Town of Northbridge serves as the host community for the shared inspectors hired under the BVPPH. Within Northbridge, the shared inspectors (see below) conduct Food Establishment, Tanning Salon, Body Art, and Housing Inspections. Additionally, the inspectors investigate nuisance complaints and assist in the execution of public health initiatives such as vaccine clinics and distribution of resources.
| Name | Title | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Jeanne Gniadek | Administrator/Supervisor | 508-234-3272 |
| Vacancy | Health Inspector | |
| Daniel Markman, MPH, RS, CPFS | Health Inspector/Public Health Educator | 978-429-1515 |
| Debra Vescera, RN | Regional Public Health Nurse | |
| Jack Sullivan | Regional Epidemiologist | |
| Jenna Gouin, MBA/MSOL | Community Health Worker | 508-825-6862 |
Blackstone Valley Partnership for Public Health
BVPPH - Public Health Tips Newsletters:
Ticks - Keeping Yourself Safe (April 2022)
Sun Safety (May 2022) (Includes QR Code for UV Index!)
Have a Food Safe Summer (June 2022)
Rodents (July 2022)
Extreme Heat (August 2022)
Emergency Preparedness (September 2022)
Halloween Safety (October 2022)
Turkey Dinner - Cooking Safe & Healthy Meals (November 2022)
Fire Safety (December 2022)
Winter Safety (January 2023)
Power Outages (February 2023)
Electrical Safety (March 2023)
Burns (April 2023)
Falls (May 2023)
Opioid Overdose (June 2023)
Swim Safety (July 2023)
Bee and Wasp Stings (August 2023)
Tornadoes (September 2023)
Bats and Rabies (October 2023)
Strokes - Recognizing the Early Signs (November 2023)
Safe Alcohol Use - Drinking Responsibly (December 2023)
Road Safety in Dangerous Weather (January 2024)
Driving Safety (February 2024)
Home Septic System Care (March 2024)
BVPPH - Food Establishment Quarterly Newsletters
February 14, 2022: Hand Wash Sinks
May 23, 2022: Food Storage
August 9, 2022: Commercial Sanitizers
November - 2022: Proper Glove Use
February 2023: Commercial Organic Waste Ban
May 2023: Foodborne Illness - the Big Six
August 2023 - Managing Your Logs
November 2023 - Food Establishment Equipment Requirements
February 2024 - Food Establishment Cleaning Schedules