The Department of Health and Environment was established in 1926 to provide regional efficiencies throughout the 15 towns of Barnstable County, while supporting the autonomy of local boards of health. The Department provides a diversity of services that promote public health and environmental protection, from emergency planning, to monitoring of water, land, and air, to disease prevention, inspectional services, and even the practical application of providing loans for septic system repair and replacement. The physical and mental well-being of Barnstable County’s residents, alongside protection of our sensitive ecosystems, are our top priorities.
Make Your Voice Heard: Take the Massachusetts Community Health Equity Survey Share your experiences and ideas to help shape decisions about community priorities, needs, and solutions. The Massachusetts Department of […]
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Barnstable County Public Health Nurses will offer a free diabetes education presentation and A1C screening on Friday, November 13, 2026, at the Orleans Council on Aging & Senior Center. The […]
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More food for Cape Cod, less going to waste. A $248,084 state grant will help Cape Cod Cooperative Extension and community partners expand food storage, refrigerated transportation, and coordination so more food reaches residents.
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Join Barnstable County Public Health Nurses for Cholesterol Basics: CardioCheck Screening, a brief presentation followed by a free screening. After learning about cholesterol and the impacts on your health, you […]
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Workshop provides practical strategies and peer support for individuals struggling with clutter, compulsive acquiring, and difficulty letting go of belongings. Are your belongings taking over your home? Do you struggle […]
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Barnstable County and regional partners are monitoring a slow-moving coastal storm expected to bring strong winds, heavy rain, coastal flooding, dangerous surf, and possible power outages to Cape Cod.
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