- Home
- Government
- Departments
- Health Department
Health Department
Mission Statement
The City of Taunton Board of Health seeks to protect public health, safety, and the environment within its jurisdiction by holding high standards in effectively implementing the following:
- Enforcing federal, state, and local laws and regulations that protect health and ensure safety
- Identifying and investigating health problems and hazards in the community
- Informing and educating the citizens of Taunton about health issues
- Mobilizing community departments and organizations and taking action to solve problems effectively and as a team
- Developing policies, ordinances, regulations, and plans that support individual and community health efforts
- Directing people in need of personal health services and assuring the provision of health care when otherwise unavailable
- Insuring a competent and well-trained public health work force
- Assessing the efficiency, accessibility and quality of health services
- Researching new technologies and innovative solutions for health and environmental issues
Related Documents
Request Form
Regulations
-
Health Department
Physical Address
45 School Street
Taunton, MA 02780
Phone: 508-821-1400Fax: 508-821-1403
Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
8 am to 4 pmTuesday
8 am to 7 pmFriday
8 am to Noon