In an effort to better understand how the environment in which people live, work, play and age shapes overall heath, and as part of the organization’s unwavering commitment to the patients and communities they serve, Southcoast Health has launched an online community health survey to run during the month of …
Read More »Aerial spraying for mosquitoes in Bristol and Plymouth counties starts Aug. 8
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) today announced that aerial spraying for mosquitoes will take place in specific areas of southeastern Massachusetts begining Thursday, August 8. So far this year, 22 communities in southeastern Massachusetts have been found by DPH to …
Read More »Health officials raise risk level for EEE to high in 9 more southeastern MA communities
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced that 9 additional communities in southeastern Massachusetts are now at high risk from the eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus. Those communities are Berkley, Bridgewater, Dighton, East Bridgewater, Halifax, Plympton, Rehoboth, West Bridgewater, and Whitman in Bristol and Plymouth counties, bringing the …
Read More »Acushnet, Fairhaven, Marion, Mattapoisett, Rochester and Taunton at high risk for EEE
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced that six additional communities in southeastern Massachusetts are at high risk from the eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus. Those communities are Acushnet, Fairhaven, Marion, Mattapoisett, Rochester and Taunton in Bristol and Plymouth counties, bringing the total number of communities at high …
Read More »Spraying for mosquitoes planned in New Bedford for Friday, August 2
The New Bedford Health Department, working closely with the Bristol County Mosquito Control Project and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, is again this year conducting an annual monitoring program to track the potential threat from EEE and WNV carrying mosquitoes. Under the program, mosquito traps are put in place …
Read More »New Bedford beaches closed to swimming today
The New Bedford Health Department has announced the city’s beaches have closed to swimming today, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, due to elevated bacteria levels. The Health Department has closed all of the city’s beaches sections to swimming to protect public health, after yesterday’s heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding in areas …
Read More »Southcoast Health’s approved AGO Community Benefits report shows investment of $22 million in community initiatives
Southcoast Health released their latest annual Community Benefits Report outlining almost $22.2 million worth of investments in community health initiatives to improve health and wellness across the South Coast region. Southcoast Health’s Community Benefit report was filed with the Attorney General’s Office in March 2019, and approved to be published …
Read More »St. Luke’s Hospital starts construction on a new, $14 million Intensive Care Unit
Mayor Jon Mitchell joined Southcoast Health President & CEO Keith Hovan on a tour of the future site of a new, $14 million intensive care unit under construction at St. Luke’s Hospital. The leaders are shown here looking over design plans. Southcoast Health is investing $14 million in a new …
Read More »Annual Play in the Park and Summer Food Service Program offers FREE, healthy lunch and activities to New Bedford youth all summer long
I’m a firm believer that genuine deeds of kindness, selflessness and generosity deserve to be recognized. While most people I know that possess these traits aren’t looking for the recognition, I think it is important to share because it not only shows the community the good that is therein but …
Read More »Dartmouth raccoon tests positive for Rabies Virus
Earlier in the week Dartmouth Animal Control responded to a residence in the vicinity of Fisher Pines Way for an incident involving a raccoon and a person. On May 21, 2019, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health advised the Town of Dartmouth Board of Health and Dartmouth Animal Control that …
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