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1. When and where are the Wellness Clinics?

The Needham Health Department on the second floor of the Town Hall at 1471 Highland Avenue, provides a Wellness Clinic, Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am - 9:30 am. The service is free, everyone is welcome, and no appointment is necessary.

In addition, our Keep Well Clinics are available to all and are offered on the first Wednesday of the month at the Seabed's Way community room, from 10:30 am to 12pm. Also on the fourth Wednesday of every month at the Linden and Chambers community room, from 10:30 am to noon.

Visiting Nurses Associates Care Plus, Inc clinic is the first and third Wednesday of every month at the Senior Center, 83 Pickering Street from 9 - 12pm.

2. Does the Health Dept. do TB tests?

TB skin tests (Mantoux)are administered only on Mondays during clinic hours (8:00 am - 9:30 am) and by returning on Thursday of the same to have the test read.

There is no fee for this test and no appointment necessary.

3. I'm on a fixed income. Can I get help with my utility bills?

If you call to speak with one of our nurses, help may be available. The nurse will see if you are income eligible for one of several programs offered for residents on a fixed income. All information shared is confidential.

4. What do I need to submit to the Health Department for a Notification of Demolition?

You need to submit an application which is available online. You also need to submit a certified pest control report and a complete asbestos report done by an asbestos inspector (which contains initial sampling results, asbestos removal, and final air sampling results). This is required for all structures (i.e., houses, garages, and even sheds.)

5. How often are restaurants inspected in town?

They are routinely inspected every 6 months. They may require additional visits due to a re-inspection or to follow-up with a complaint.

6. Should I report my positive home antigen test to Needham Public Health?

You may report a positive home antigen test results to Needham Public Health via this Google Form. This is for case tracking purposes for Needham Public Health and to help provide you with the isolation guidance. Due to the case numbers, Needham Public Health is unable to follow up with you regarding your test result. Please visit mass.gov/isol8 to view the full state isolation and quarantine guidance.