Temps are rising on Cape Cod as we head into summer, presenting a serious hazard for certain occupations and age groups (particularly the very young and very old). According to […]
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June 5, 2024 (BARNSTABLE, MA) – Today the Board of Regional Commissioners voted to send a letter to Senator Elizabeth Warren urging her to ensure that the Massachusetts Army National […]
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Barnstable County announces the retirement of Sean O’Brien, Director of the Department of Health and Environment, on July 1, 2024, after nearly 38 years of dedicated service in public health. […]
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Do you live or work on the Outer Cape? Are you looking for local resources to benefit yourself and/or your family? Come to a local health fair for residents from […]
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The CARE Guide summarizes local resources by service type and aligns with the existing web-based Network of Care Service Directory, which was developed by the Barnstable County Department of Human Services. The […]
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Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment, in collaboration with the Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD)*, is pleased to offer a specialized training session on emergency preparedness for people with […]
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Tick populations are abundant on Cape Cod, putting residents and visitors at risk for any one of the various diseases ticks carry. Our Public Health Nursing Division’s goal is to […]
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Join the Massachusetts Alternative Septic System Test Center at the South Yarmouth Public Library on Earth Day, Monday, April 22nd at 11:00 AM for a session of the Waste No Water Library Tour. This event celebrates the 25th anniversary of the initiative and highlights wastewater management successes and challenges across Cape Cod.
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ATTENTION BEACH WALKERS! If you encounter a dead bird while walking or collecting trash at the beach, you should first notify your town’s Animal Control Officer for next steps. You […]
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