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Category: Public Health News

A Lesson on Nitrogen in MASSTC’s Latest Newsletter

Curious about nitrogen and its impact on our environment? The Massachusetts Alternative Septic System Test Center’s (A Division of the Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment) latest newsletter delves […]

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Experiencing Symptoms of a “Summer Flu”? Don’t Forget to Consider Tick-Borne Disease.

While it’s important to know that ticks can transmit diseases to humans year-round (even in fall/winter after a frost), summer is the time to be particularly vigilant. Tiny teenage deer […]

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AquiFund Update: $64.3M in Loans Since 2007, $5M in Past Year

July 18, 2024 (Barnstable, MA) – Barnstable County is proud to announce that the Cape Cod AquiFund, the county’s low-interest betterment loan program, has reached a new milestone by dispersing $5 million […]

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Waste No Water Library Tour: Stop #6 at Brewster Ladies Library!

The Massachusetts Alternative Septic System Test Center (MASSTC), a division of the Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment, invites you to the 6th stop of the Waste No Water […]

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Discover How Barnstable County is Tackling Wastewater Challenges on Cape Cod

Are you concerned about water quality problems on Cape Cod? Want to do something about it? Dive into the Massachusetts Alternative Septic System Test Center (MASSTC) Weekly Newsletter to find […]

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Wicked Wellness: July is Healthy Vision Awareness Month!

Vision loss can have a major impact on every part of life. Having visual impairment can create challenges in performing everyday tasks, and the sigma around losing vision can be […]

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Hot, Humid Weather to Impact Cape Cod Week of July 8th: Residents and Visitors Urged to Exercise Caution

Temps are rising again this week, presenting a serious hazard for certain occupations and age groups (particularly the very young and very old). According to the Centers for Disease Control […]

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Board of Commissioners Urges Senator Warren to Oppose Funding for the Proposed Machine Gun Range Planned for Construction on Upper Cape Water Supply Reserve

June 5, 2024 (BARNSTABLE, MA) – Today the Board of Regional Commissioners voted to send a letter to Senator Elizabeth Warren urging her to ensure that the Massachusetts Army National […]

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Sean O’Brien, Director of the Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment, Announces Retirement after 38 Years of Public Service

Barnstable County announces the retirement of Sean O’Brien, Director of the Department of Health and Environment, on July 1, 2024, after nearly 38 years of dedicated service in public health. […]

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