Public Health Nurse News & Announcements

Caregiver Support Group for April 24th, 2024, from 7p-745p

Below is the link to join this week's
Caregiver Support Group
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Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Update from April 11th, 2024

H5N1 Update From US News:  

Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) regarding COVID vaccine update

From the CDC On February 28th, CDC Director Mandy Cohen endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP)... more ››

"Start Your Recovery", is an on-line source for help with recovery from Substance Use Disorder. Please open and review for more information

Please access the link below for access to the Start Your Recovery website. A description of the program is below:

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for H5N1 (Avian 'flu) protection

Below is the direct link to the CDC recommendations for personal protective equipment and dress for protection from Avian 'flu, an an... more ››

"Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza"

Below is the link to the CDC's report of the transfer of the highly pathogenic Avian 'flu transfer from cow to human in Texas.

Caregiver Support Group April 3rd, 2024 @ 7pm. Link below

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Caregiver Support Group Meeting TONIGHT WEDNESDAY MARCH 20TH, LINK INSIDE THIS MESSAGE

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I hope you can join me for an unscheduled Care Giver Support via Zoom at 7pm tonight. I will be away next week and didn't want... more ››

'Flu 2024

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FOCUS GROUPS NEEDED: Opioid Abatement Funds

On July 21, 2021, AG Healey announced a $26 billion resolution with opioid distributors and Johnson & Johnson, which will provide more... more ››

COVID test kits

We have a limited amount of COVID tests kits left for this season. You may pick 2 up at the library, town hall, or at the Public Health... more ››

Drug Overdose Update: Xylazine mixed with Fentanyl

Please see the below link for information on the newer of the high risk drugs being mixed with fentanyl, called Xylazine.

Compass Medical help and referral link to Ma. Dept. of Health and Human Services

Many people have had a difficult time with managing their health needs after the abrupt closure of Compass Medical. Below is the link made... more ››

Wellness Clinic, BP and diabetic screening

Please stop by the Senior Center for BP screening, diabetic screening or with any health questions or concerns you may have. You'll find us... more ››