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Category: Public Health News

Barnstable County Continues Legacy of Public Health Leadership with the Appointment of James G. Gardiner as Director of Health and Environment

March 11, 2025 (Barnstable, MA) – Barnstable County proudly announces the appointment of James G. Gardiner as the new Director of the Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment (BCDHE). Mr. […]

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Barnstable County Water Quality Laboratory Achieves PFAS Certification, Expanding Critical Water Testing Capabilities

Local testing capability for PFAS (also known as “forever chemicals’) strengthens regional efforts to safeguard drinking water. March 3, 2025 (Barnstable, MA) – The Barnstable County Water Quality Laboratory is […]

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Keep Your Pets Away from Wildlife: Protecting Your Pets During the Avian Flu Outbreak

February 24, 2025 – Recent increases in avian influenza (bird flu) cases across the United States have raised concerns about the risk to both domestic and wild animals. While much […]

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LISTEN: Bird Flu Update with Barnstable County Disease Expert – CapeCod.com

HYANNIS – As positive bird flu cases are reported in local wildlife by Eastham-based Wild Care and state health officials, Barnstable County’s contract epidemiologist urges residents to be safe. Lea […]

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Lower Cape TV: Avian Flu Widespread on Cape Cod—What to Know

07 February, 2025 – CAPE COD, MA – The increase in avian flu cases represents the biggest the U.S. has seen to date. Although Massachusetts has no known human cases, […]

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Wicked Wellness: February is Child Dental Health Awareness Month!

The February 2025 issue of Wicked Wellness is here! This monthly flyer is inspired by relevant health awareness themes. Each edition discusses an important health topic, with helpful exercise tips […]

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Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment Issues a Public Health Advisory to Heighten Awareness around Avian Influenza (H5N1) 

County webpage provides current Cape-specific information to protect residents, pets and poultry amid nation-wide bird flu concerns January 30, 2025 (Barnstable, MA) – The Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment […]

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Contract Epidemiologist Lea Hamner’s Work Highlighted for Essential Role in Local Community Health

Article from the Massachusetts Foundational Public Health Services (FPHS) Newsletter Local epidemiologists play an essential role in safeguarding community health by identifying and addressing emerging health threats through data-driven actions. […]

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Quarterly Community Health E-Newsletter | Issue 2 | January 2025

Welcome to the second issue of our new and improved quarterly Community Health Newsletter! Our goal is to discuss important public health and environmental health issues impacting our region, while […]

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