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Public health presentation on mosquito and tick-borne disease

WEB“The North Reading Health Department is honored to present Dr. Doug Bidlack, Entomologist for the East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project,” stated Health

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Healthy Living Expo draws hundreds Local Headline News

WEBPublished in the September 18, 2017 edition. By GAIL LOWE. WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Lynnfield Chamber of Commerce along with the Board of Health for …

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Healthy Living Expo set for May 18 Local Headline News

WEBThe Gold sponsors of the 2024 Healthy Living Expo are Realtor Ellen Crawford, A.A. Dority and the Think of Michael Foundation. The Silver sponsors are Beth Israel Lahey Health, …

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Making an Impact: Prevention Coalition welcomes public health …

WEBA: As the public health nurse, a common goal shared with the Coalition is to educate, engage with residents, and provide tools, whether in writing, through reading or …

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Hurry up and wait for vaccine Local Headline News

WEBAccording to Health Director Ruth Clay, Wakefield will be receiving a a good amount of vaccine this week for use at its clinic scheduled for Monday, Feb. 1 at the …

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City: Wear a mask indoors Local Headline News

WEBThe Health Department recommends wearing K95 or N95 masks, if possible, in crowded spaces. The next best option is to wear masks with two more layers of …

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Local residents getting masks from town Local Headline News

WEBWAKEFIELD – The Health Department that serves Wakefield and Melrose has acquired another 50,000 masks for Wakefield and 60,000 for Melrose. The plan is to …

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COVID cases ‘flat’ Local Headline News

WEBMELROSE — Ruth Clay, Health Director for the district that comprises Melrose and Wakefield, said that the number of COVID-19 cases in both communities …

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Youth Risk Behavior Survey identifies challenges facing students

WEBBy DAN TOMASELLO. LYNNFIELD — Alcohol use and mental health challenges were some of the main areas of concern identified in the Youth Risk …

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Preparing for Coronavirus Local Headline News

WEBThe Melrose Health Department participates in a weekly conference call with the federal Centers for Disease Control (CDC) every Monday and they also receive daily …

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8th Healthy Melrose Fair Saturday Local Headline News

WEBHealthy & Sustainable Melrose has become the premier Health and Wellness fair in eastern Massachusetts. Last year, organizers saw over 3,000 attendees and …

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Drug price reform gets a boost Local Headline News

WEBMASSPIRG, Health Care For All, state Senator Jason Lewis and state Representative Christine Barber and others called for prescription drug pricing reform as …

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Flu Clinic for kids Oct. 26 at Town Hall Local Headline News

WEBLYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Board of Health will hold a special Children’s Flu Clinic on Monday, Oct. 26 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 55 Summer St. The …

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Health survey launched Local Headline News

WEBWakefield’s Health and Human Services Department, in support of a student project at Endicott College, is looking to better understand how Wakefield’s enrichment …

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AHL Youth Council stands ‘Above the Influence’

WEBPolanco said the Youth Council has been working to provide mental health support to students in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. “It was a stressful time …

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Local woman named Hallmark Health Employee of the Year

WEBLast month, Hallmark Health recognized one of its unsung heroes at the Employee of the Year celebration at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. Patricia Strehan-Cheema, a Melrose …

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Targeting town’s mental health Local Headline News

WEBWAKEFIELD — Members of the Wakefield Community and Public Schools Mental Health Collaborative met with the School Committee this week to talk about …

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New local health regs for ‘Bodywork’ spas Local Headline News

WEBPublished in the June 21, 2016 edition. By MARK SARDELLA. WAKEFIELD — A year ago, when the town was looking for ways to get a handle on the problem of so called …

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Dr. John Erban honored at Oct. 20 gala Local Headline News

WEBDr. Erban, who is the clinical director of Tufts Cancer Center, has served on Silent Spring Institute’s board of directors for nearly 20 years — a testament to his …

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Selectmen ratify health insurance deal Local Headline News

WEBNORTH READING — The Selectmen held a special meeting Monday night to ratify the new health insurance agreement negotiated with the town’s employee …

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Caroline Moretti, 77 Local Headline News

WEBAdvocate for cats, enjoyed car shows and football games. WAKEFIELD — Caroline Moretti, age 77, a longtime Wakefield resident, died peacefully after a sudden …

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Laura Perry Local Headline News

WEB1983 MHS graduate. NORTH CAROLINA — Laura Anne Perry (Leblanc) entered into eternal rest on February 22 in North Carolina after a brief illness. Laura was born and raised in Melrose, where she was a 1979 graduate of St. Mary’s School and a 1983 graduate of Melrose High School. Laura’s early adulthood was marked by her early battle for health.

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