Northampton Health Department
The Health Department and the Board of Health promote and protect the health and well being of the individual, family and community in the City of Northampton.
Northampton Health Department is helping track the flu through American Public Health Foundation's Flu Near You Challenge and needs your help. Sign up for Flu Near You using the graphic button above. You'll be asked to report your flu symptoms (or lack of them) each week. The information will be used to map flu cases in our community. Thanks for taking part and for supporting public health.
Health Department Hours
The Health Department Self Serve Lobby is open 8:30 until 4:30 Monday thru Friday. Complaint forms and permit applications are available as well as a drop box for all correspondence. Please note - no cash may be placed into the dropbox.
Counter Assistance is available 10:00 until 2:00 Monday thru Friday and by appointment, 587-1214.
Department News
Be Prepared to Stay Safe and Healthy in Winter
Winter storms and cold temperatures can be hazardous, but if you plan ahead, you can stay safe and healthy. Prepare your home and cars. Keep emergency kits stocked. Be ready for power outages. Wear appropriate clothing. Check on children, the elderly and pets. •Learn how to protect yourself from the health effects of extreme cold and winter storms.
Keeping Food Safe During an Emergency
Did you know that the loss of power from high winds, snow, or ice could jeopardize the safety of your food? Knowing how to determine if food is safe and how to keep food safe will help minimize the potential loss of food and reduce the risk of foodborne illness. This fact sheet will help you make the right decisions for keeping your family safe during an emergency.
Loss of Power Food Safety.pdf
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File a complaint online
Use this link to file a nuisance, housing or food related complaint with the Health Department.
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Food Inspection Reports
See how many food inspections the Health Department is performing.
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Food Allergy Awareness
For all food establishments: learn about the new Food Allergy Awareness Act that went into effect on October 1, 2010 in the State of Massachusetts.
Did you know city Health records are public information? If you are interested in accessing information from Health Department records (everything from septic systems to restaurant inspections) please fill out this form and return it to the health department.
