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Category: Public Health News

Quarterly Community Health E-Newsletter | Issue 3 | May 2025

Welcome to the third issue of our new and improved quarterly Community Health Newsletter! Our goal is to discuss important public health and environmental health issues impacting our region, while […]

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Upcoming MMR Vaccine Clinics in May and June

The Barnstable County Public Health Nursing Division, in collaboration with the Shared Services Division and the towns of Orleans, Eastham, Dennis, and Mashpee, is coordinating Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) […]

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Regional Annual Mobile Food Inspections: A Shared Services Success

The Public Health Shared Services Division at the Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment continues to strengthen regional capacity through coordinated initiatives. This season, the County has conducted 14 […]

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Barnstable County Offers Discounted Tick Testing

With tick-borne diseases on the rise, protecting yourself and your family from ticks is important. By being aware and taking steps to prevent tick bites, you can enjoy the outdoors. […]

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Wicked Wellness: May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

The April 2025 issue of Wicked Wellness is here! This monthly flyer is inspired by relevant health awareness themes. Each edition discusses an important health topic, with helpful exercise tips […]

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Cape Cod Healthcare is Conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment

Cape Cod Healthcare is conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment to learn about the health of people living in Barnstable County. As part of the assessment project, this Community Health Survey is […]

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Upcoming Event: Ticks & Tickborne Diseases (Including Lyme) Separating Fact from Fiction

When: Wednesday, May 14, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Where: Hitchcock Center for the Environment, 845 West Street, Amherst, MA 01002 Cost: FREE This is an in-person event with an […]

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It’s National Nurses Week! Meet Moe and Jen, Barnstable County’s Assistant Public Health Nurses

Meet Maurice (Moe) Melchiono, Assistant Public Health Nurse If you’re ever in need a bit of wisdom, just find Moe, our very own walking encyclopedia and Assistant Public Health Nurse […]

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Cape Cod Healthcare: Alpha-gal is Spreading Fast on Cape Cod and the Islands

By Laurie Higgins, Cape Cod Healthcare Most people who live on Cape Cod know to be cautious about ticks, with the tick-borne illness Lyme disease often at the forefront of […]

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