Public Health Initiatives
Caring for those in our communities
Public Health Nursing
- Senior Center Wellness Clinics
- Health Presentations
- Training Sessions
Contact the QHD Public Health Nurse
Public Health News
Communicable Disease Control and Education
- MAVEN (Ma Virtual Epidemiologic Network)-conducting disease investigations including COVID 19 contact tracing
- COVID 19 test kit distributions
- Public Education on relevant disease outbreaks like Monkey Pox
- Vaccination Clinics
QHD Training Sessions Through Our Public Health Nurse
(A minimum class size is required for trainings. If interested, please contact the Public Health Nurse)
Email: kkrieger@townofware.com
Phone: 413-967-9615
First Aid/CPR/Choking Classes
Quabbin Health District’s public health nurse Kirsten Krieger RN, BSN, is a certified instructor for the American Red Cross, and is offering CPR, First Aid, and choking saver training. The fee for each depends on the course format desired. The Quabbin Health District fee is $45.00 for all classes, except the Basic Life Saver (BLS) certifications which are $50.00.
The American Red Cross fee is listed by course (see price list below). The prices include the course, course materials, and certification card and both fees payable to the Quabbin Health District upon registration for the course. Any questions, please contact Kirsten Krieger, at (413) 967-9648 ext. 112 or email kkrieger@townofware.com.
CPR (Choke Saver Included) – $45.00 Plus cost of student supplies
For Food Establishments that have 25 or more seats, the Law requires at least 1 person on site during hours of operation who is certified in choke saving and for Lifeguards, babysitters, and other interested members of the community
BLS (basic life support) – $50.00 Plus cost of student supplies
For anyone going into the health care profession (Nurses; CNA’s, EMT’s)
Stop the Bleed Training – $10.00
Any interested member of the community
TB Testing- $20.00
For Health Care workers and EMT’s
Narcan Training – FREE
Belchertown Health Department
Town of Pelham
Ware Health Department
About Us
The Quabbin Health District is a comprehensive regional health department serving the communities of Belchertown, Ware, and Pelham. The district was established in 1980 by a Town meeting vote and was formed under the Section 27A of Chapter 111 of the MGL.
Contact Us
Quabbin Health District
Ware Town Hall
126 Main Street
Ware MA 01082
(413) 967-9615
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30am - 4:30pm
