News and Announcements

News

Commissioner Bharel Delivers FY20 Budget Testimony 

3/11/2019 Department of Public Health

Press Release

Massachusetts to Participate in National Pilot Rating System for Substance Use Treatment Programs 

2/15/2019 Department of Public Health

Press Release

Life expectancy rises in Massachusetts, breaking with national trend 

12/26/2018 Department of Public Health

Press Release

Administration of Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Program to Transfer to Cannabis Control Commission 

12/06/2018 Department of Public Health

Press Release

State health officials alert residents about potential exposure to second case of measles in Lowell 

11/17/2018 Department of Public Health

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

Press Release

Massachusetts opioid-related overdose deaths decrease; presence of fentanyl at an all-time high 

11/16/2018 Department of Public Health

Press Release

Massachusetts Launches Program to Promote Healthy Choices, Prevent Substance Misuse among Native American Youth 

11/08/2018 Department of Public Health

Press Release

Department of Public Health Launches Certification Program for Community Health Workers  

10/26/2018 Department of Public Health

Certification creates standards for the field to ensure effective services for the public

Press Release

Massachusetts Launches Infant Safe Sleep Campaign 

10/23/2018 Executive Office of Health and Human Services

Press Release

Baker-Polito Administration Further Expands Access to Opioid Reversal Medication 

10/18/2018 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

Announces enhanced initiatives to continue the opioid epidemic fight

Press Release

West Nile virus still active in Massachusetts 

10/12/2018 Department of Public Health

Four more human cases identified

Press Release

Flu Season Arrives with Reminder to Get Vaccinated 

10/12/2018 Department of Public Health

Press Release

West Nile virus still active in Massachusetts 

10/05/2018 Department of Public Health

Nine more human cases identified

Press Release

Public health officials announce four new human cases of West Nile virus in Massachusetts 

9/28/2018 Department of Public Health

Mosquito season continues

News

U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s proposed rule regarding “public charge” 

9/24/2018 Executive Office of Health and Human Services