The Department of Health and Environment was established in 1926 to provide regional efficiencies throughout the 15 towns of Barnstable County, while supporting the autonomy of local boards of health. The Department provides a diversity of services that promote public health and environmental protection, from emergency planning, to monitoring of water, land, and air, to disease prevention, inspectional services, COVID-19 pandemic response, and even the practical application of providing loans for septic system repair and replacement. The physical and mental well-being of Barnstable County’s residents, alongside protection of our sensitive ecosystems, are our top priorities.
By Heather McCarron, Cape Cod Times SANDWICH — On the southeastern edge of Joint Base Cape Cod, at an unassuming spot between the Francis A. Crane Wildlife Management Area and Otis Air National Guard […]
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Welcome to the first issue of our new and improved quarterly Community Health Newsletter! Our goal is to discuss important health and environmental health issues impacting our region, while spreading […]
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On Monday, October 21, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Barnstable County’s Public Health Nursing Division held a public vaccine clinic for roughly 110 community members. The Health Department […]
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It’s the time of year when the weather gets colder, and people start spending more time inside in close proximity to one another. It’s also the time of year when […]
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The Department of Public Health (DPH) Food Protection Program (FPP) recently approved a single allergen awareness training video that was offered through a limited number of training providers. Given the […]
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With cigarette smoking and vaping on the decline as the result of successful public health efforts, the tobacco industry has developed new ways attract customers and sell products. Though smokeless […]
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