Health

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) has notified the New Bedford Health Department that a primarily bird-biting / occasional mammal biting mosquito has tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in the area of Washburn and Logan Streets in New Bedford. The Bristol County Mosquito Control Program completed its …

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) has notified local boards of health of the finding of EEE in a primarily bird-biting mosquito sample obtained from northwest quadrant of New Bedford.  The sample was obtained on 9/1/14. Surrounding areas that also found positive EEE pools include Acushnet, Freetown, Kingston and Rehoboth. In response …

Bristol County Mosquito Control Project will conduct targeted ground spraying early on the morning of Thursday, August 21, 2014.  This round of spraying will target the areas of Fort Taber, Brooklawn Park, Buttonwood Park, Hazelwood Park, Riverside Park, the Poor Farm Area, Clasky Common Park, Ashley Park, Ben Rose Field …

The New Bedford Health Department has announced that the Bristol County Mosquito Control Project will conduct targeted ground spraying early on the morning of Monday, August 18, 2014.  This round of spraying will target the areas of Industrial Park and Sassaquin Pond.  Spraying will take place between 2:00 am and sunrise …

Have you been diagnosed with Osteoarthritis in your knees and have related pain? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a medical research study of an investigational drug for your osteoarthritis (OA) knee pain. If you have been medically diagnosed with OA of the knee and have moderate …

The Bristol County Mosquito Control Project will conduct mosquito spraying at several targeted areas in New Bedford early on Thursday, August 7, 2014. This round of spraying will target the far north end of New Bedford, around Sassaquin Avenue and Industrial Park.  Spraying will take place between 2:00 am and …

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) has notified local boards of health of the finding of EEE in a primarily bird-biting mosquito sample obtained from the east side of Freetown.  In response to these findings, the New Bedford Board of Health has announced that the Bristol County Mosquito Control Project will …

The Greater New Bedford Track Club will be holding a youth mile run on Saturday, June 21 at 10:00am to promote healthy habits for students K-8 in Acushnet, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, and New Bedford. The run will be at the Andrea McCoy Recreation Center on 181 Hillman Street – BLDG 8 …

What does it mean to “have guts?” Don’t we all have them? Are we talking about extreme sports enthusiasts, some strange source of internal power, people who reconnect with estranged family members, or those going on a job interview? Yes. It turns out that any experience that evokes any amount …

Do you suffer from pain or stiffness your knees? Have you been diagnosed with Osteoarthritis of the knee? Are you 35 years of age or older? You may be interested in a local research study to find relief. Qualified participants will be compensated up to $1,100 and help further research …