WESTFORD — The Health Department has announced a slate of several emergency preparation and preventative screening events through mid-February.
Until Help Arrives: FEMA Preparedness
“You are the help,” as this training session will inform attendees of five simple actions that could help in an emergency.
The event will be held on Jan. 16 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Millennium School at 23 Depot St.
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
This training session will teach adults how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents between 12 and 18 years old.
1.5 hours of online work is required prior to in-person training.
Training will be held on Feb. 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Westford Fire Headquarters at 65 Boston Rd.
Heartsaver CPR Training
This event includes training for CPR for adults, children and infants, as well as AED basics. Participants will obtain an American Heart Association CPR and AED certificate, which is valid for two years. A fee of $28 is due at the time of the class via cash or check billed to the Town of Westford.
The event will be held on Feb. 13 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Millennium School at 23 Depot St. RSVP by Feb. 7.
Free Blood Pressure Screening and Flu Vaccines for Adults
Free blood pressure screening is available at the Health Department from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on every third Friday of the month or at the Cameron Senior Center on every second Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Residents may call the department 978-692-5509 to arrange an alternative date.
Additionally, residents may call or email the department to schedule their flu vaccine appointment. Regular vaccines and high doses for residents 65 years old or older are still available.
Questions may be directed to Public Health Nurse Gail Johnson via email at gjohnson@westfordma.gov.
