Our Mission
The staff at Mill Towns Public Health work to enhance community resources, increase capacity and expertise, offer collaborative opportunities, and ultimately improve public health outcomes to the residents of Ludlow, Palmer, Warren, and West Brookfield. By bringing together resources and experiences, we work to improve towns’ health and expand on opportunities that are offered to community members.
What Is Mill Towns Public Health?
Mill Towns Public Health is a Shared Service group, working in Ludlow, Palmer, Warren, and West Brookfield. This was established through the State Action for Public Health Excellence Grant.
The four towns share a staff that contributes to improving local public health and helps local Health Departments and Boards of Health meet minimum standards and improve upon services that are offered to residents.
Some of the work that we do includes:
- Connecting people to resources
- Health Education
- Community outreach
- Partnering with outside organizations
- Completing food and housing inspections
- Program implementation and support
- AND MORE!
To learn more about the Public Health excellence Grant check out the Mass.gov page on Shared Services HERE
Public Health Initiatives
Our Shared Services Coordinator Erin McMurray, MPH, is a certified instructor for the American Red Cross and is offering CPR classes monthly at the Ludlow Town Hall. Participants of a class will gain hands on experience practicing giving CPR to a manikin, learning how to use an AED machine, and practice what to do if someone is suffering from choking.
Class costs $55 per participant which can be paid either cash or a check written out to The Town of Ludlow.
If you or someone you know is interested in taking a CPR class please reach out to Erin McMurray via email at emcmurray@ludlow.ma.us to schedule.
Adult CPR/AED/Choke Saver Course: $55
Open to the general public, ages 15 and up.
Pediatric CPR/AED/Choke Saver Course: $55
Open to the general public, ages 15 and up.
Our Social Worker, Ashley Jediny, LCSW, holds monthly drop-in hours at the Hubbard Memorial Library on the first Wednesday of every month from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Located in the second floor conference room she offers an assortment of services to the public including but not limited to:
- Food Resources
- Health Insurance
- Housing
- Fuel/Utility Assistance
- Hoarding
- Substance Use
- Mental Health\Transportation
- Employment
- Legal Resources
- Support Groups
- Section 35 Paperwork
- Harm Reduction
- Family & Child Resources
- AND MORE!
Our Shared Service Coordinator is a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and is able to offer FREE car seat inspections for all child care providers, just call or email her to set up an appointment (413-583-5600 ext.1269 or email at emcmurray@ludlow.ma.us).
- Purchase a new car seat?
- Expecting a baby?
- Have existing car seats/boosters you want checked?
- Have any questions revolving child passenger safety?
- Becoming a child care provider?
Mill Towns Public Health is proud to offer an array of resources to the public, free of cost.
If you are interested in something you can come into the Ludlow Health Department and ask for Erin McMurray during our normal hours of operation.
- COVID-19 Tests
- Overdose Reversal Kits
- Fentanyl Test Strips
- First Aid Kits
- Pregnancy Tests
- Latex Free Condoms
- Weekly Pill Box Organizer
- Toothbrushes
- Hand Sanitizer
- Mindfulness Journal Kit
- Sleep Wellness Kit
Mill Towns Public Health offers free Narcan trainings. Learn more about: Recognizing and responding to an opioid overdose, administering Narcan, The Good Samaritan Law, and additional substance use resources. Receive a free Narcan kit as well!
For more information or to schedule a Narcan training, please contact the Mill Towns Shared Services Social Worker, Ashley Jediny at 413-750-8504 or ajediny@ludlow.ma.us
Social Worker Drop-in Hours