New England Chapter
of the Health Physics Society

The New England Chapter of the Health Physics Society (NECHPS) is an association of radiation safety professionals organized exclusively for scientific and educational purposes.

The NECHPS functions under the direct sponsorship of the Health Physics Society.

NECHPS was established in 1960 to serve the radiation protection community in the New England area. The chapter's objectives are to:

  • aid in the work of health physics
  • improve the dissemination of information between individuals in this field and related fields
  • improve public understanding of the problems and needs in radiation protection
  • promote health physics as a profession
  • promote within the Chapter's jurisdiction the activities of the Health Physics Society
The Chapter is authorized by the Health Physics Society to solicit members in the states of Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.

For information about the NECHPS, please contact any of our officers or directors.