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Month: December 2015

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Regional Public Hearing on Women’s Issues

The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women will host a public event “Regional Public Hearing on Women’s Issues” where citizens, government officials and organizations that advocate for women and families in […]

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F.D.A. Proposes Ban on Indoor Tanning for Minors to Fight Skin Cancer

The Food and Drug Administration on Friday proposed barring everyone under 18 from using tanning beds, a sweeping move that medical experts say is a major step toward reducing the […]

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January 6, 2016 BCREPC Regular Meeting

PUBLIC MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT The Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee Will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Harbor View Conference Room at the Barnstable […]

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Most who OD on opioids are able to get new prescriptions

More than 90 percent of people who survived a prescription opioid overdose were able to obtain another prescription for the very drugs that nearly killed them, according to a Boston […]

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Where We Stand-Addiction on Cape Cod

Where We Stand – Addiction on Cape Cod is an​ information/resource document that talks about the work our community has been doing to address substance use issues on Cape Cod, some […]

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Year in Review: Ebola Vaccines on the Way

The race to develop Ebola vaccines closed in on the finish line this year, as scientists tested two candidates that could ultimately be stockpiled for future outbreaks. Both vaccines target […]

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Chipotle Installing New Food Safety Protocols from the Ground Up

After being responsible within a six-month window for five outbreaks sickening at least 355 people with various pathogens and viruses — and also closing at least 62 of its restaurants — there’s […]

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Wastewater Limitations Prove Troublesome To Economic Expansion In B. Bay

The issue of wastewater dispersal and treatment represents a major stumbling block to business development in Bourne’s downtown business area. Lack of wastewater capacity is a limiting factor to growth […]

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RSAC Supports “#StateWithoutStigMA” Campaign

At the December 3, 2015 Regional Substance Abuse Council Meeting, the members showed support for the #StateWithoutStigMA” campaign. People who struggle with addictions to prescription painkillers and heroin (opioids) face a wide range of stigmas.

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