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Heads Up Parents! How to Decrease the Risk of Drowning During the Summer Season

By Theresa Covell, Assistant Public Health Nurse This past February, my family and I had the good fortune of visiting Nana and Papa and their neighborhood pool in Florida. My […]

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Who Was the First Lady of the American Revolution?

Mercy Otis Warren, an eminent feminist advocate from Cape Cod, is commemorated by a statue situated at the front of the Superior Courthouse at Barnstable County. She lived over two […]

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Summertime Health and Safety Resources

New England summers can bring hot temperatures and oppressive humidity, especially in July and August. Summertime activity, whether it be recreation, work, or exercise, must be balanced with actions that […]

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Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands to Offer $50 Coupons for Local Farmers Markets to Low Income Adults 60+

Coupons will be offered for the purchase of produce at local farmers markets by Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands starting Monday, July 10, for individuals who are […]

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Barnstable County Finalizing COVID Relief Allocation

Assistant County Administrator Vaira Harik sits down with Grady Culhane on the Sunday Journal to give an update on Barnstable County’s ARPA funding. Over $41 million dollars in ARPA funds […]

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Jacob Stapledon of Children’s Cove is Recipient of Children’s Trust Faces of Prevention Award

The Children’s Trust Faces of Prevention Award honors and recognizes family support professionals who go above and beyond to support families and prevent child abuse Boston (7/5/23) – The Children’s […]

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SCBA Training: Preparing the New Recruits of West Barnstable Fire Department

This past Monday, June 26, the West Barnstable Fire Department hosted a training to ensure the safety and preparedness of its team. County Instructors led a comprehensive training session for […]

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Cyanobacteria on Cape Cod: What it is, how it affects us, and what’s being done to protect public health.

Lately, there’s been quite a bit of discussion about cyanobacteria (also called blue-green algae or Harmful Algae Blooms) in Cape Cod’s ponds, leading some to wonder whether it’s safe for […]

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