News and Announcements

For Department of Public Health

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State public health officials announce season’s first West Nile virus-positive mosquito sample 

7/11/2019 Department of Public Health

Residents urged to use bug spray to avoid getting bitten

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Massachusetts Department of Public Health investigation triggers multistate voluntary recall of some packaged vegetables due to Listeria concerns 

7/02/2019 Department of Public Health

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Massachusetts Department of Public Health Offers Summer Safety Advice 

6/20/2019 Department of Public Health

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Baker-Polito Administration Establishes Gun Violence Prevention Training Center for Excellence 

6/04/2019 Department of Public Health

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State Public Health Officials Alert Residents About Potential Exposure to Measles in Multiple Locations 

5/25/2019 Department of Public Health

Those exposed or developing symptoms are urged to contact their healthcare provider.

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Health officials warn customers of Rockport seafood restaurant about possible exposure to hepatitis A from a food service employee 

5/17/2019 Department of Public Health

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Massachusetts opioid-related overdose death rate falls four percent 

5/15/2019 Department of Public Health

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Baker-Polito Administration announces $3.5 million for eight new Recovery Support Centers  

5/08/2019 Department of Public Health

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Department of Public Health Awards Five Grants for Spinal Cord Injury Research  

5/07/2019 Department of Public Health

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Baker-Polito Administration Awards $8 Million to 10 Local Agencies to Address Gun Violence Prevention among Youth  

5/06/2019 Department of Public Health

News

Public Health Officials Urge Massachusetts Residents to Get Vaccinated Against Measles Now 

4/30/2019 Department of Public Health

Large national and international outbreaks prompt recommendation

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Baker/Polito Administration awards $7.5 million in grants for comprehensive school health services 

4/26/2019 Department of Public Health

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Public health officials say tick season has arrived in Massachusetts 

4/24/2019 Department of Public Health

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Baker-Polito Administration to Fund 26 New Programs to Help People with Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders 

4/04/2019 Department of Public Health

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Baker-Polito Administration launches campaign to combat teen vaping 

4/03/2019 Department of Public Health

Department of Public Health campaign unveiled at annual Kick Butts Day at the State House