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

7/02/2024 Department of Public Health

Residents urged to use bug spray when outdoors

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State public health officials alert residents about potential exposure to measles in multiple locations 

6/29/2024 Department of Public Health

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

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Massachusetts public health officials award $8.3 million for 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Network  

6/27/2024 Department of Public Health

Funding for 988 Lifeline to provide free, anonymous, and confidential emotional support to anyone experiencing distress and/or suicidal thoughts

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BCEH Announces New Heat Education and Alert Tools (HEAT) Response Initiative 

6/18/2024 Department of Public Health

The Heat Education and Alert Tools (HEAT) response initiative aims to increase awareness of climate change and extreme heat, enhance preparedness for extreme heat events, and improve our collective response to these health hazards.

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DPH report: Massachusetts opioid-related overdose deaths decreased 10 percent in 2023 

6/12/2024 Department of Public Health

Drop in fatal overdoses is largest decline in Massachusetts in 13 years

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches First-in-the-Nation Public Education Campaign on the Dangers of Anti-Abortion Centers 

6/10/2024 Executive Office of Health and Human Services

Campaign ads warn of disinformation spread by so-called "crisis pregnancy centers” throughout Massachusetts

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Massachusetts Department of Public Health offers summer safety guidance 

6/04/2024 Department of Public Health

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Department of Public Health awards $480,000 for successful teens initiative 

5/29/2024 Department of Public Health

Six community-based organizations will receive funding to promote healthy youth development and evidence-based interventions

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Opioid overdose deaths more likely among Massachusetts residents injured at work, new Department of Public Health report finds 

5/23/2024 Department of Public Health

Workers in construction and other physically demanding industries disproportionately impacted

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DPH report shows uptick in calls to state’s problem gambling helpline 

5/15/2024 Department of Public Health

Advertising for helpline services increased with launch of online sports betting; Office of Problem Gambling Services connecting people with resources and support

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State public health officials award $1.9 million for statewide suicide prevention services 

5/13/2024 Department of Public Health

Funding to support 19 community organizations across the state until June 2035

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Healey-Driscoll administration awards $1 million to five organizations to address human trafficking 

5/10/2024 Department of Public Health

Awardees will implement strategies to support survivors and raise public awareness of sex and labor trafficking in Massachusetts