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Tag: Public Health

AmeriCorps Cape Cod Faces Uncertain Future as Federal Funding Ends; Local Leaders Exploring Options to Save Program 

April 30, 2025

  April 30, 2025 (Barnstable, MA) –Barnstable County officials announced today that AmeriCorps Cape Cod (ACC), a longstanding community service program serving Cape Cod for more than 26 years, is […]

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On the Ground: PFAS Investigation in Barnstable

April 16, 2025

Representatives from Barnstable County, MassDEP, and GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. recently gathered at the Former Municipal Fire Training Site in Barnstable for a site visit during ongoing environmental drilling and monitoring […]

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Barnstable County Announces Measles MMR Vaccination Clinics for the Cape Cod Community, Particularly for those with Unknown or Incomplete Vaccination Status

April 16, 2025

Even a single undiagnosed case of measles can trigger local transmission. April 16, 2025 | Barnstable County, MA — With measles outbreaks reported in several U.S. states and spring break travel […]

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A variety of household hazardous waste items such as oil paint cans, cleaning products, motor oil containers, and garden chemicals sit on a table under a blue banner reading “Cape Cod 2025 Hazardous Waste Collection Dates.” The banner also lists accepted items like automotive products and mercury-containing items. At the bottom, a website link reads: loveyourlocalwater.org with logos from Barnstable County and the Love Your Local Water campaign.

Cape Cod Residents: Plan Ahead with the 2025 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Dates

April 2, 2025

Safely dispose of common hazardous products—protect your home, health, and Cape Cod’s drinking water. April 2, 2025 (Barnstable, MA) – Cape Cod Cooperative Extension, a department of Barnstable County, is […]

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Three smiling women stand together in an outdoor community garden. One woman wears a blue jacket, another wears a white t-shirt with a Cape Verdean Cultural Center logo, and the third wears a gray dress. The text "Feeding Community, Fueling Hope" is displayed above them, with a yellow and blue banner below that reads "capecod.gov/foodaccess." The Cape Cod Buy Fresh Buy Local and Barnstable County logos appear in the bottom right corner.

Connecting Neighbors to Food & Resources

March 5, 2025

At Cape Cod Cooperative Extension, we don’t just talk about community—we build it. Last week, a story in The Cape Cod Chronicle highlighted the power of collaboration—how local journalism, community […]

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It’s National Public Health Week! Spotlight: Public Health Nursing Division

April 3, 2024

April 1-7, 2024 is National Public Health Week! Public health is more than just health care. It’s the steps we take to make sure our neighborhoods and environment are free […]

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