The following information was prepared by Francesca Gonnella, MPH, Care Resource Coordinator with Barnstable County’s Public Health Nursing Division. In this article: Winter is officially behind us and the warmer, […]
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In a significant stride towards enhancing public health in Massachusetts, the State Action for Public Health Excellence (SAPHE 2.0) initiative has successfully passed, setting a new standard for public health […]
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With the arrival of winter on Cape Cod, preparing for storms becomes a community effort. While personal preparedness is vital, the power of communication and connection with trusted friends, family, […]
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As we transition into the winter season it is important to continue to be physically active. Physical activity helps maintain both physical and mental health. The cold snowy weather and shorter hours […]
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It’s the time of year when the weather gets colder, and people start spending more time inside in close proximity to one another. It’s also the time of year when […]
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The Department of Public Health (DPH) Food Protection Program (FPP) recently approved a single allergen awareness training video that was offered through a limited number of training providers. Given the […]
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With cigarette smoking and vaping on the decline as the result of successful public health efforts, the tobacco industry has developed new ways attract customers and sell products. Though smokeless […]
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Have you ever heard of whooping cough, also known as pertussis? Named after the telltale “whoop” sound people develop when taking a breath after a coughing fit, it is a […]
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Looking Back to Hurricanes Carol and Edna Perhaps etched into the collective memory of Cape Cod locals, and more broadly New Englanders, is the sheer destruction of 1954 Hurricanes Carol […]
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