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Public Health Topics

Learn about a variety of public health topics from infectious diseases and mental health to the health of our homes and environment.

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Emergency Preparedness

Get Ready, Be Safe, Stay Healthy

Prepare for and protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community from potential emergencies.

Environmental Health

Combined Sewer Overflow Alerts

Public health warnings related to sewage discharges are posted on this page.

Asthma Prevention and Control

We provide asthma education and support for Boston residents. Support includes free home-based services, community outreach, and training.

Healthy Businesses

Dry Heat Sterilizers and Autoclaves

Per the BPHC Nail Salon Regulation, nail salons in Boston must use an autoclave or a dry heat sterilizer to sterilize multi-use tools before they can use them on another client. Salons may not use or possess UV light boxes, also called UV sterilizers.

Personal Protective Equipment

Nail salon workers use products containing chemicals that may be harmful to their health. However, there are things they can do to protect themselves, such as wearing personal protective equipment.

Healthy Homes

Pest Free Housing

The Healthy Pest Free Housing Initiative reduces pest infestations and pesticide use in affordable housing using Integrated Pest Management (IPM).

Fire and Carbon Monoxide Safety

Be prepared to keep you and your family safe in case of a fire emergency.

Smoke-Free Homes

Learn about how to make your home smoke-free.

Infectious Disease

Infectious Diseases A-Z

Explore an A-Z index of infectious diseases.

COVID-19

Learn about COVID-19 prevention, symptoms, treatment, and available resources.

HIV/STI Services

Learn about HIV/STIs and how you can keep you and your partners safe and healthy.

Tuberculosis Case Management

Learn about tuberculosis symptoms and treatment.

Sexual Health

Sexual health is a critical part of health and wellbeing. Sexual health is more than just knowing about sexually transmitted infections (STIs). It also encompasses healthy relationships and attitudes towards sexuality.

Mental Health

Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Health

Find mental health resources for different groups of people and learn about our work to support mental health in Boston.

Physical Health

Brain Health

Learn how to protect your brain and maintain a healthy brain throughout your life.

Cancer Early Detection and Survivorship

Cancer is the leading cause of death in Boston. The cancers we focus on are: breast, cervical, colorectal, lung, prostate, and skin cancer.

Healthy Teeth: The Basics

Daily care and regular check-ups with your dentist are important for maintaining healthy teeth and good overall health.

Marijuana Education

Learn about marijuana, it's health impacts, the laws, and more.

Oral Health

Find information on oral health, including where to find a dentist and how to keep healthy teeth.

Quitting Smoking

The only protection from the dangerous effects of cigarette smoke and vaping is to live a smoke-free and vape-free life.

South End Fitness Center

Our gym and pool are open seven days a week. Stay active with our weight and cardio equipment available to gym members.

Tobacco Prevention and Control

We work across Boston’s neighborhoods to protect and educate on the harmful effects of smoking and vaping.

Water Safety

Learn about how to swim safely and prevent water safety problems.

Bicycle Safety

Learn about Boston's bicycle safety programs.

Safe Sleep

Learn about safe sleep practices and prevention steps to keep your our child safe and healthy.

Teen Programming

Start Strong

Start Strong aims to prevent teen dating violence and promote healthy relationships. Find resources on healthy relationships and more.

Violence Prevention

Domestic, Sexual, and Gender-Based Violence Initiative

Resources and trainings related to domestic, sexual, and gender-based violence.
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