The public health partnership of Acton, Dracut, Lowell & Westford
Working together for healthier communities.
We share staff, programs and resources so each town's health department can do more for the people who live and work here.
How can we help?
Most questions start with your own town's health department. Here's the quickest way in.
Lately around the region
All events & meetingsFour towns, one team
Your town's health department is still your first stop. We're the help behind it.
Our mission
To ensure the health and well-being of those living and working in our communities by collaborating on preventive health programming, community wellness initiatives and environmental protection.
Our vision
A thriving community for both residents and visitors.
North West formed in 2021 with Massachusetts Public Health Excellence shared services funding.
Health leaders from Acton, Dracut, Lowell and Westford meet every month to share resources, plan regional programs and manage the services the towns share. Read the meeting minutes.
The people you'll talk to
Your town's health director leads local public health. Our shared regional staff work across all four communities.
Penny Funaiole
Acton Health Director
Carolina Bencosme
Dracut Health Director
Lisa Golden
Lowell Health Director
Rae Dick
Westford Health Director
Arleny Almonte Soto
Regional Health Inspector
Srey Neang
Community Health & Wellness Coordinator
Coalition coordination
Lee AugenblickShared Services CoordinatorNot sure who to call?
Send us a note and we'll point you to the right person.