Community Health
18 Mulberry Street
Nashua, NH 03060-3858
Phone: 603-589-4500 • Fax: 603-594-3323
The Nashua Community Health Department is dedicated to the protection, promotion and preservation of the health of the public.
The Department achieves its mission through a holistic approach to the individual, family and community regardless of race, creed, color, sex, age, political affiliation of belief, religion, sexual orientation, handicap, disability or gender.
The Nashua Community Health Department works in conjunction with other City Departments and community partners to secure the health and well-being of all citizens.
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Core Functions of Community Health
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What Community Health Does
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- Assessment
- Policy Development
- Assurance
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- Prevents epidemics and the spread of disease
- Protects against environmental hazards
- Promotes and encourages healthy behaviors
- Responds to disasters and assists communities in recovery
- Assures the quality and accessibility of health services
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