Public Health Nurse

The Public Health Nurse has a mission to protect the health of the population in the community of Rehoboth. Public health nursing is defined as the practice of promoting and protecting the health of populations using knowledge from nursing, social, and public health sciences (American Public Health Association, Public Health Nursing Section, 1996). Public health nursing practice focuses on population health, with the goal of promoting health, and preventing disease and disability, through skilled community assessment, education & health screenings. 

Needle Box Drop Off site
As of NOVEMBER 1st, 2025 filled needle boxes can be returned to the Public Nurse's Office @ 27 Francis Farm Rd.
As of this date you MAY NOT return the filled needle box to the fire or police departments.

needle box return

Bereavement Support Group
This group meets on Wednesdays at 9:30 in the Farmhouse at 27 Francis Farm Rd. Please call to register: 508-962-4558 ext. 3127
all are welcome.

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Blood Pressure Screening
Mondays @ The Senior Center, (27 Francis Farm Rd.)

11:45am noon-1:15pm

Home visits

 

Home visits

Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, by appointment, please call 508-962-4558 to set up appointment

 

Staff Contacts

Name Title Phone
Geraldine Hamel Public Health Nurse (508) 252-5947 x3127
Brigitta C Hart Health & Human Services Administrator 508-252-3372 x4012
Geraldine Hamel

Rehoboth Public Health Nurse

RN MSN

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