Local Health News
State Health Officials Warn of Possible Hyannis Measles Exposure
son with a confirmed diagnosis of the illness visited the Whole Foods on Route 132 between 11:55 a.m. and 2:05 p.m. on March 28. State health officials said anyone who is not immune and visited the store may be at risk for developing measles. Click here for information about free measles (MMR) vaccine through […]
4/5/19 at 10:48 am 493 Measles CapeCod.com
Dangers of Youth Vaping
table County’s Department of Health and Environment is warning of the dangers associated with e-cigarettes, particularly for young people. Department Officials say that a recent surge in vaping is giving rise to nicotine addiction in local youth.
1/2/19 at 12:28 pm 811 Vaping CapeCod.com
Learn More about BCDHE Programs Here!
table Channel 18 interviews Department of Health and Environment staff to showcase some of our varied and valuable services.
12/21/18 at 2:41 pm 1109 advanced septic, cape cod, Hoard, Nitrogen, septic, title 5, Wastewater, Water
Barnstable County Emergency Personnel to Provide Hurricane Assistance in Florida
rs of the Barnstable County All Hazards Incident Management Team deployed yesterday to help with response and recovery efforts for Hurricane Michael. The team will support Florida’s Emergency Operations Center to help set Points of Distribution, which are used to hand out food, water, ice and sometimes fuel in the areas most effected by the […]
10/18/18 at 12:56 pm 493
Cape Cod Cooperative Extension Releases “Tickology” Video Series
arnstable County Cape Cod Cooperative Extension has released its first digital video series, “Tickology,” premiering today on YouTube. Join Larry Dapsis, Entomologist and Tick Project Coordinator as he educates the public on the topic of tick disease education and prevention through 10 exciting, close-captioned videos that he scripted and developed. Each video ranges from […]
10/2/18 at 4:36 pm 526 Ticks Cape Cod Today
Barnstable County to Receive Funding for Nicotine Prevention
assachusetts Department of Public Health has announced $5.1 million in funding to discourage nicotine use in communities across the commonwealth. On Cape Cod, Barnstable County is set to receive $122,000 annually over the next four years. Under the program, sixteen municipal health departments will work in partnership with neighboring cities and towns to reduce […]
8/21/18 at 3:17 pm 491 Nicotine Prevention, Smoking, Smoking Cessation, Vaping CapeCod.com
Chief ranger: “It was a shark bite” in Truro
year-old man was bitten by a shark at Long Nook Beach and suffered puncture wounds to his torso and leg, according to Gary Sharpless, Truro’s assistant harbormaster.
8/16/18 at 1:38 pm 508 Great White Sharks, Shark Attack, Sharks Cape Cod Times
Health Officials: Go On In, The Water’s Fine
news: The fresh and salt waters of Harwich, Chatham and Orleans have remained clean and safe for swimmers all summer, according to health agents in the three towns.
8/15/18 at 4:42 pm 430 Beach Water Testing, Beaches, Water Quality
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