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Category: HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT

Outbreak Investigation of Hepatitis A Virus Infections: Recall of Frozen Strawberries (February 2023)

The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating an outbreak of hepatitis A virus infections linked to frozen organic strawberries imported by a common supplier […]

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Wastewater Division Director Discusses County Wastewater Initiatives on Sunday Journal

April is National County Government Month, and Barnstable County is using it to highlight local efforts to protect the region’s water resources. County Senior Environmental Specialist Brian Baumgaertel joins Sunday […]

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Free blood pressure, glucose and nutrition checks on the outer Cape.

Free Blood Pressure, Glucose and Nutrition Checks on the Outer Cape.

Cape Cod Cooperative Extension’s Buy Fresh Buy Local Cape Cod program, in partnership with Barnstable County Health Nurses, is offering free, weekly blood pressure and glucose checks at Outer Cape […]

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Act Now, Stay Covered! COVID-19 Protections for MassHealth Coverage are Ending – Members Must Renew Coverage to Maintain Benefits

In March 2020, the federal government declared a public health emergency (PHE) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to the PHE and consistent with federal continuous coverage requirements, MassHealth […]

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BCREPC Monitors Storm as Cape and Islands Experience High Winds, Rain, and Coastal Flooding

The Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee (BCREPC) continues to monitor the storm in progress that will continue to bring high winds, coastal flooding, and snow to our region through […]

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Buried in Treasures: Free Workshop

Make this the year you take a step towards conquering compulsive acquiring, saving and hoarding. Starting March 7th and March 10th, attend one of our two 16-session workshops at Harwich […]

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Barnstable County Launches ‘AquiFund’ to Help Homeowners Afford Septic System Replacements, Upgrades, and New Sewer Connections

The County’s Community Residential Septic Loan Program Expansion Will Help Improve Cape Cod’s Water Quality March 1, 2023 (Barnstable, MA) — After 16 years and over $56 million in low-interest […]

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Free, Weekly Blood Pressure, Glucose Screenings and Pop-up Nutrition Education

Free, weekly blood pressure, glucose screenings and pop-up nutrition education starting NEXT WEEK! See schedule below for days, times, and locations. Barnstable County Public Health Nurses will be at 5 […]

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Winter Weather Advisory 7:00 pm Monday to 7:00 pm Tuesday

A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect Monday from 7:00 pm to Tuesday 7:00 pm. Cape Cod will get up to 4″ of snow while the Lower/Outer Cape may […]

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