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Category: Public Health News

Press Release: Cape Cod Healthcare Announces November Blood Drives

Cape Cod Hospital and Falmouth Hospital are in urgent need of blood donations. Numerous blood drives are being held across Cape Cod in November to benefit Cape Cod Healthcare (CCHC). […]

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Wicked Wellness: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Learn the importance of annual mammograms in women between the ages of 40 and 70, brush up on the correct way to perform a self-breast exam, make healthy seasonal recipes […]

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National Drug Take Back Day October 23, 2023.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: Saturday, October 28th, 2023 at your local police station.

This collection program protects our children, our water and our food supplies, and decrease prescription drug abuse by making it easier for you to properly dispose of unused or expired medication. This is a completely confidential program. No personal information will be collected.

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Advancing Public Health: Cape Cod’s Tobacco Control Program

About the County’s Tobacco Control Program The Department of Health and Environment’s Tobacco Control Program, led by Robert Collett, is a cornerstone in promoting public health and safeguarding our community. […]

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Global Handwashing Day reminds us that a small actions can have big returns

You may have missed it, but this past Sunday, October 15th, was Global Handwashing Day. And while handwashing is important for everyone, it’s especially important for our little ones, who […]

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Barnstable County Public Health Nursing Division to Hold a Flu and COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic on October 11

Barnstable County Public Health Nursing Division is holding a flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Wednesday, October 11th from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the Harborview Conference Room. If you […]

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Barnstable County Public Health Nursing Division Launches “Wicked Wellness”

Our Public Health Nursing team is excited to introduce Wicked Wellness, a monthly flyer inspired by relevant health awareness themes! Each edition discusses an important health topic, with helpful exercise tips […]

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Barnstable County to Participate at Annual 55+ Community Safety Day

Barnstable County is pleased to have multiple departments represented at the upcoming Town of Barnstable’s 2nd Annual 55+ Community Safety Day. Join us at the Barnstable Adult Community Center on […]

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Urine Diversion Pilot Study Pitched to Falmouth Water Quality Committee

Read the September 6 Falmouth Enterprise article, highlighting Massachusetts Alternative Septic System Test Center’ pitch on a urine diversion pilot project to Falmouth’s water quality management committee last Wednesday, August […]

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