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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, COVID-19 pandemic response, 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.


News

CORD Emergency Preparedness Workshop

Extreme weather is happening more frequently than ever before. Are you prepared? Join Cape Organization for Rights of the Disabled (CORD) on October 11th at 2:00 PM to find out! […]

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Barnstable County Nurses Provide Vaccines, Health Screenings, and Wellness Info. at Annual Stand Down for Veterans Cape Cod

The 3rd Annual Stand Down for Veteran’s Cape Cod took place on Friday, September 27th, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, at Emerald Resort’s Irish Village/Hyport Conference Center. Barnstable County […]

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Wicked Wellness: October is Health Literacy Awareness Month

The October 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 and […]

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Commissioners Applaud Healey-Driscoll Administration for Stopping Proposed Machine Gun Range in Upper Cape Water Supply Reserve

Barnstable, MA (September 30, 2024) – Today, the Healey-Driscoll Administration officially stopped construction of a Multi-Purpose Machine Gun Range (MPMGR) on Joint Base Cape Cod, which was proposed to reside in […]

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“County Corner” at Barnstable’s Annual Community Safety Day for Residents Ages 55+ is a Success!

On Wednesday, September 25, 2024, the Town of Barnstable and the Barnstable Adult Community Center hosted the annual 55+ Community Safety Day, dedicated to bringing safety, educational, and wellness resources to our […]

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The Alternative: A Newsletter from the Massachusetts Alternative Septic System Technology Center

Check out MASSTC’s most recent edition of their newsletter “The Alternative”!

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