Kathy Reda is a Newton-Wellesley Hospital Emergency Room nurse and active member of the Dedham community running for the Board of Health.
I am running for Board of Health because I think I have unique abilities to be helpful on this town board. As an Emergency Room nurse and I see first-hand people who have come in from poor living conditions, neglect or abuse. I see those who are afraid to seek medical help and have developed infectious diseases that can be spread if not controlled. I see young people who have bad self-image and poor self-esteem some try to harm themselves. I see daily the effects of the opioid crisis with people who overdose. Our world is in a volatile state and we need to be better prepared for disasters both natural and man-made. There is a real danger with the marijuana legalization and its effects on young people.
I care deeply for our town and its residents and I would like the opportunity to serve on the board of health. I believe the Board of Health can work collaboratively with other town offices to help make our town safer and to promote cleaner living conditions and more robust disease prevention policies. I ask for your vote on April 14th.
Kathy’s Bio:
• Graduated from Northeastern University with BS in Nursing
• Life-long Dedham resident and graduate of Dedham Public Schools
• Active member of St Mary's parish and Lifeteen programs.
• Member of SAPC (Substance Abuse Prevention Collaborative)
• Newton-Wellesley Hospital nurse for 30 years
• Currently working in Emergency Department for last 23 years
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified
• Certified in Pediatric Life Support
• CPR Certified
• Trauma Nurse Certified
• Safe Environment Trainer Certified
• Volunteer town nurse for 10+ years
• Participated in all town vaccinations and clinics and disaster preparedness
• Completed Dedham Police Academy
• Partners in Excellence Recipient from Newton-Wellesley
