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Category: Health and Wellness

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Cape Cod Healthcare Announces Grant RFP

Cape Cod Healthcare (CCHC) is pleased to release its FY2017 Annual Strategic Grant Request for Proposals (RFP). This grants program is open to all non-profit community organizations with qualifying projects […]

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Chronic Disease Prevention In State Spotlight

The Prevention Wellness Trust Fund’s (PWTF) effort to prevent chronic disease in Massachusetts was the topic of an informational hearing for the Joint Committee on Public Health at the Massachusett’s […]

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South Shore CHNA 23 Explores Health Literacy

On June 6, 2016, the South Shore Community Partners in Prevention (CHNA 23) hosted the “Health Literacy Initiative Kickoff” in Plymouth, MA.  The event featured Lindsey Tucker, Associate Commissioner, Massachusetts […]

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MassOptions: Free Resource Links to Elder Services and CORD

MassOptions connects elders, individuals with disabilities and their caregivers to agencies and organizations that can best meet their needs.  A telephone call to their trained specialists provides fast, personalized attention. […]

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Community College Human Services Department Seeks Input

On May 24, 2016, Cape Cod Community College staff from the Human Services’ associate and certificate programs hosted a community networking event.  The goal of the event was to exchange […]

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SHINE Receives $25K from Cape Cod Healthcare

The Department of Human Services’ SHINE program (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone) received a $25,000 Community Benefits grant from Cape Cod Healthcare to support health insurance counseling and assistance to Barnstable County’s Medicare […]

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Chronic Disease Self-Management Learning Opportunities

Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) helps adults with chronic diseases learn how to manage and improve their health. Through the Barnstable Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund, the Department is supporting two new educational […]

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State Senate Candidates Respond to Issues of Income Inequality

On April 29, 2016, four of the five candidates for the State Senate seat currently held by Dan Wolf participated by invitation in a forum, facilitated by Florence Seldin of […]

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Re-Cap: Recent Department Activities

See what the Department’s been up to…. April 20, 2016: Vaira Harik, Senior Project Manager, presented at the Cotuit Library’s Cape Cod Opiate Addiction. April 15, 2016: Paula Schnepp, Coordinator of the Cape […]

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