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Category: HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT

County Plans and Leads Measles Response Tabletop Exercise

On Friday, March 28, 2025, over 65 participants attended a hybrid tabletop exercise addressing a hypothetical measles outbreak on the Cape and Islands. The exercise was facilitated by Chip Reilly, […]

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Public Health Nurse Wendy Judd Talks Public Health in “Bill’s Bullpen”

Check out this interview with Public Health Nurse Wendy Judd and former County Commissioner Bill Doherty on his Bourne Community TV show “Bill’s Bullpen”! Wendy talks about the offerings of […]

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Barnstable County Commissioners Support High-Impact Environmental Initiatives   

March 26, 2025 (BARNSTABLE, MA) – At this morning’s meeting, the Barnstable County Commissioners voted unanimously to send a letter to Governor Healey and the Massachusetts General Court urging significant […]

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Free Virtual Presentation: Tick Ecology, Behavior, and Protection Measures for 2025 

Join biologist Patrick Roden-Reynolds for a deep dive into the prevention measures he uses on a daily basis to prevent tick bites. With the main tick season right around the […]

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Wildfire Training Exercise Scheduled at Barnstable County Fire Training Academy on March 26

March 25, 2025 (Barnstable, MA) – On Wednesday, March 26, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Barnstable County’s Cape Cod Center for Public Safety Training will host a full-scale […]

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TickSpotters: Know Your Ticks, Know Your Risk

It’s officially spring and with temperatures creeping above 40 degrees, ticks are active Cape Cod. Here’s a great resource to help keep you and your family safe from tick bites […]

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The Alternative: A Newsletter from the Massachusetts Alternative Septic System Technology Center

Check out MASSTC’s most recent edition of their newsletter “The Alternative”!

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Do You Need a Measles Vaccine?

The best protection against measles is knowing IF you were vaccinated, WHEN you were vaccinated, and whether you should get a Measles, Mumps, & Rubella (MMR) vaccine. Most people who […]

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The History of Measles: Understanding the Past to Protect the Future

Measles, a highly contagious viral disease, has significantly impacted communities worldwide throughout history. Understanding its past sheds light on the importance of vaccination and continued public health efforts. Early Measles […]

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