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Avian Bird Flu on Cape Cod

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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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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Jeanne Morrison Receives Martin Luther King Jr. Day Award

Jeanne Morrison, Chair of the Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Commission (BCHRAC). Jeanne received the prestigious Martin Luther King Jr. Day Award, as highlighted in the Cape Cod Times. Jeanne […]

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Regional Substance Abuse Council Newsletter (RSAC) – January 2025

The Barnstable County Regional Substance Addiction Coalition E-Newsletter is the hub of timely information on substance use and related issues in Barnstable County. With a readership of more than 1000, […]

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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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Assembly Laying Groundwork for Charter Review

January 16, 2025 (Barnstable, MA) – The Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates approved new language for the special committee that will soon begin working to recommend county charter and ordinance changes. “The […]

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Barnstable County Becomes Part of AARP’s Age-Friendly Network

A Milestone Reflecting the County’s Dedication to Improving Quality of Life for Residents of All Ages January 16, 2025 (Barnstable, MA) – Barnstable County is proud to announce its official enrollment as […]

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Cape Cod Commission Releases Tools and Resources to Support Freshwater

For Immediate Release (January 16, 2025): As work on the Cape Cod Freshwater Initiative nears completion, the Cape Cod Commission is pleased to present new tools and resources to support the […]

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