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Denise Schepici Sets New Course at Island Hospital

WEBMs. Schepici may be new at the hospital, but she isn’t new to the Island — or to public health. She’s been in senior leadership positions in the field since 1995. She …

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Medical Interpreters Break Barriers in Pandemic Treatment

WEBTheir influence in the community has already been felt, from live-translated Covid-19 vaccine forums to tridactic contact-tracing phone calls, allowing health agents …

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Vineyard Due to Receive Free Home Test Kits

WEBIsland Health Care, the Island boards of health boards and the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital are slated to receive 4,050 home test kits courtesy of the federal …

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Hospital Urges Caution as Covid Cases Surge Again on Eve of …

WEBCovid-19 case numbers have increased sharply on the Vineyard just as the Island prepares for the weekend’s July Fourth festivities, prompting public health …

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Covid Cases Keep Climbing; More Clusters Reported

WEBIn the Monday update, health agents reported three new Covid-19 case clusters among staff at Edgartown businesses. According to the report, 14 staff …

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Red House Recovery Center Re-Opens After Covid Closure

WEBA long-planned center for Islanders struggling with substance use disorder has had to overcome its own challenges in recent years. Located on the Martha’s …

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State Funding Brings Direct Abortion Services to Island

WEBDue to a recent windfall of state funding, medical abortion services will be directly available on-Island through a local provider for the first time in Vineyard history.

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State Launches Far-Reaching Public Health Initiative for Vineyard

WEBA far-reaching, first-of-its kind public health initiative is set to be launched on Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket that among other things aims to tackle the work of …

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County Looks to Renovate Healthcare Access Building

WEBTuesday, November 29, 2022 - 4:19pm. Print. 0 Comments. The Dukes County Commission voted last week to request $600,000 from the Island towns for a renovation …

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The Vineyard Gazette

WEBThe health and economic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic are causing increased demand for supplemental food on Martha’s Vineyard, according to a report …

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Tisbury Hires Assistant Health Agent

WEBIsland native Frederick Hehre is Tisbury’s new assistant health agent, replacing Drew Belsky, who was promoted to health agent when Maura Valley retired …

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Never a Dull Moment When on Point During a Pandemic

WEBMs. Lent with her companion Kira. — Jeanna Shepard. But 459 days into the pandemic — or about two weeks ago — as the Island enjoyed its first case dip in …

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Direct Abortion Services Come to the Island Next Week

WEBA year after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, taking away guaranteed abortion rights for millions of Americans, Martha’s Vineyard is on the verge …

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Supporting and Accepting All

WEBSupporting and Accepting All. Editors, Vineyard Gazette; The Health Imperative Sexual Health Clinic in Vineyard Haven proudly flies a sign provided by the …

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Woods Hole Scientists Seek Solutions to Oceans’ Plastic Problems

WEB“We found that the burnt pellets were much more toxic than those that weren’t,” said Mr. Reddy. “People were still out there cleaning up the spill, they were in …

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As Mental Health Issues Grow, So Does Scarcity of Counselors

WEBMore than 75 per cent of counties nationwide have shortages of mental health professionals, Dr. Silberstein said. At the same time, the need may never have …

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Navigator Homes Project Wins Planning Board Approval

WEBThe Martha’s Vineyard Hospital purchased 28 wooded acres at 490 Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road nearly two years ago for the project, which includes …

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West Tisbury Town Column: Dec. 7

WEBA reception will follow the concert. For more information, call 508-693-2842. Phyllis Meras of Music street is organizing the town Christmas party again this year. It …

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Maura Valley to Retire After 30 Years with Tisbury Health …

WEBMaura Valley, who became the Island’s public health spokesperson during the Covid-19 pandemic, is retiring at the end of the month from her job as health agent …

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Diane M. Becker, M.P.H., Sc.D Charles Silberstein, M.D.

WEBMicrosoft Word - XXHealth Report August 17 2006 DMB. Melanoma is most commonly discovered between 45 and 55 years of age. However, 25% of. all cases occur before …

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Losing the Boy Next Door, Working to Shatter Stigma

WEBThe bubble of a happy childhood was ripped open when he was 10 years old, according to his mother. An unstable adult harassed and stalked the family, even …

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Edgartown Principal Embraces New Role in Small-Town Setting

WEB“It always kind of brings back this energy to the building that has been missing over the summer,” she said. She said she is taking seriously the priorities set …

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