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.
Cape Cod Healthcare is conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment to learn about the health of people living in Barnstable County. As part of the assessment project, this Community Health Survey is […]
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When: Wednesday, May 14, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Where: Hitchcock Center for the Environment, 845 West Street, Amherst, MA 01002 Cost: FREE This is an in-person event with an […]
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Meet Maurice (Moe) Melchiono, Assistant Public Health Nurse If you’re ever in need a bit of wisdom, just find Moe, our very own walking encyclopedia and Assistant Public Health Nurse […]
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Beginning Monday, May 5, ORV baits will be distributed in select locations of Plymouth and Barnstable Counties. Plymouth, Wareham, Kingston, Carver, Middleboro, Lakeville, Middleborough, Rochester, Marion, Bourne, Sandwich, Falmouth, and […]
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As Cape Cod’s much anticipated beach season gets underway, Barnstable County’s Department of Health and Environment is preparing to monitor the region’s marine and freshwater beaches—just as we’ve done for […]
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By Laurie Higgins, Cape Cod Healthcare Most people who live on Cape Cod know to be cautious about ticks, with the tick-borne illness Lyme disease often at the forefront of […]
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