Health Department

  1. Cyanobacteria Advisory Lifted for Lake Cochituate

    Mass Dept. of Public Health collected water samples from Lake Cochituate on 11/20/23 and 11/27/23 to test for cyanobacteria. All samples tested below the MDPH guideline levels for cyanobacteria. Therefore, the Cyanobacteria Advisory is lifted. Read on...

  2. FDA Recall Issued for Apple Puree Products in Massachusetts - WanaBana Fruit Puree

    The FDA is advising parents and caregivers not to buy or feed 3 different brands of apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches to children because the product may contain elevated levels of lead. Two of the three products are not sold in Massachusetts. Read on...

  3. Viral Respiratory Illness Reporting Dashboard

    The following dashboard provides data on contagious respiratory viruses such as COVID-19, influenza (flu), and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The data presented here can help track trends across Massachusetts. Read on...
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Mission Statement 

To protect and promote the health, the environment and the well being of the Town of Natick residents and visitors.

Services

The Natick Health Department offers a wide variety of services for the Town of Natick. The main purpose of public health is prevention and the services provided by this department are prevention oriented. The services range from a multitude of various inspections, vaccinations, communicable disease investigations, educational materials, training opportunities, emergency preparedness and staff assistance. 

Responsibilities

The Health Department runs the day-to-day operations of the office, while the Board of Health acts as the policy makers. Under the guidance of the board, the department is responsible to carry out and enforce public health policies; local, state and federal laws and regulations in order to protect the health, safety and well-being of our residents, visitors and the environment.

Call the Natick Board of Health for information on the following:

  • Flu Clinics
  • Food Establishments
  • Household Hazardous Waste
  • Livestock and Beekeeping
  • Septic System Information
  • Substance Use Prevention & Outreach
  • Swimming Pools
  • Tobacco Control
  • Underground Storage Tank - installation, removal, inspection
  • Wells, including Irrigation and Geothermal

Statement from Natick Board of Health:

Racism as a Public Health Crisis

News and Information:

For the most recent Consumer Confidence Report from the Water Department: CLICK HERE