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First aid kits with opioid overdose reversal medication and defibrillators have been installed in 20 city buildings.
Residents are invited to participate in a tick monitoring project led by the Cambridge Public Health Department.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported on Oct. 10 that a second Cambridge resident was diagnosed with West Nile virus.
The Cambridge Public Health Department will be offering free flu vaccine to people who live or work in Cambridge at three flu clinics this fall.
Cambridge and other communities inside the Interstate 95/Route 128 loop remain at low risk for eastern equine encephalitis infection.
Federal and state health agencies continue to investigate hundreds of unexplained cases of lung injury among people who use e-cigarettes or other vaping products. As of Sept. 20, clinicians had reported 46 suspected cases to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced on Sept. 11 that a Cambridge resident was diagnosed with West Nile virus, the first human case reported in the state this year.
In observance of National Recovery Month, Cambridge is hosting events to raise awareness about mental and substance use disorders, celebrate individuals in recovery, and acknowledge the work of prevention, treatment, and recovery support services.
State health officials reported on August 15 that two mosquito samples in Cambridge had tested positive for West Nile virus.
The Men’s Health League and the Men of Color Task Force are hosting the 26th annual Hoops 'N' Health sports tournament and health fair on Saturday, June 15, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Hoyt Field (Gilmore St. & Western Ave.) in Cambridge.
The Men’s Health League and community partners will host the annual Hoops ‘N’ Health sports tournament and other events this June to celebrate Men’s Health Month.
The Cambridge Public Health Department, through its Cambridge in Motion campaign, has awarded a total of $5,000 in mini-grants to ten local organizations to develop activities that promote healthy eating and active living.
The Cambridge Health Survey, which asks residents about their top health, environmental, and social justice concerns, is open through May 31. Findings will help determine the city's health priorities for the next five years.
The state health department has confirmed a case of hepatitis A in an employee of Alewife Trader Joe’s in Cambridge. State and local health officials believe the risk to the public is very low.
The Cambridge Public Health Department, through its Cambridge in Motion initiative, will award up to ten $500 mini-grants to support community projects that promote healthy eating and physical activity.
The City Manager’s Opioid Working Group has identified five recommendations with immediate and longer-term action steps designed to mitigate the challenges of the opioid crisis in Cambridge.
The Cambridge Public Health Department has released summary results from the 2018 Cambridge Teen Health Survey, a survey given every other year to assess the health behaviors of Cambridge public high school students.
Susan Feinberg, MPH Public Information Officer 617-665-3833 sfeinberg@challiance.org