June 3, 2026 (BARNSTABLE, MA) — Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1 and continues through November 30. While seasonal forecasts provide valuable guidance, Barnstable County officials are reminding residents, […]
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By Marina Tonial, MPH, CHES®, Community Health Educator June is Men’s Health Month — a national observance dedicated to raising awareness about the health issues that disproportionately affect men and […]
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By Marina Tonial, MPH, CHES®, Community Health Educator Summer on Cape Cod means long days, outdoor work, beach trips, and for a lot of people — especially teens and young […]
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World Cup Meets Massachusetts With World Cup excitement taking over Massachusetts this summer, the state’s Department of Public Health wants to make sure fans stay as healthy as they are […]
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Safety Is Everyone’s Business, and on Cape Cod, That’s Especially True… June is National Safety Month, an annual observance led by the National Safety Council (NSC) to remind us that […]
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“I’ll be traveling to Africa and wondering what travel vaccines I need?” “I’m worried about the Chikungunya virus outbreak in Brazil — do I need to get any vaccines?” “We […]
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Summer cookouts are a Cape Cod tradition, but warm weather and outdoor cooking can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Learn safe grilling temperatures, food handling tips, and simple food safety habits to help keep your family and guests safe all season long.
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The Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment’s Tick Talk Pop-Up program will make two stops across Cape Cod on Friday, June 5, offering free tick prevention information, supplies, and […]
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