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Campaign launches with a one-day Heads Up Pop Up Shop on December 5 in downtown Boston

The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is alerting residents that the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has lifted the public health advisory issued for cyanobacteria algae bloom in...

Boston Public Health Commission recommends all eligible residents get vaccinated to protect themselves and their communities

Massachusetts Department of Public Health Laboratory Analysis Shows Cyanobacteria Levels Below Safe Limit

New data analyzed by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) show a decline in overdose deaths in Boston at the beginning of this year compared to the same four-month time period last year...

Boston Public Health Commission and partners prevent overdose deaths and expand treatment as part of National Recovery Month campaign.

Avoid Contact with Water Downstream of Longfellow Bridge - Broad Canal, Lechmere Canal, North Point Park, Lederman Park

Carney Hospital in Dorchester is closed. There is a Carney Community Listening Session on Thursday, December 12, at 5:30 p.m. Learn more about the listening session.

BPHC and partners to highlight the importance of recovery and prevention services throughout September to mark National Recovery Month.

Boston Public Health Commission encourages residents to take precautions as the risk of West Nile Virus in the city remains high.

The average level of SARS-CoV-2 in Boston wastewater has more than doubled in July as compared to the citywide average in May. SARS-CoV-2 wastewater levels are currently classified as “high” or “very...

The risk remains low, but Boston Public Health Commission encourages residents to take precautions.

New multi-sector partnership between the City, the Boston Public Health Commission, Boston Community Health Collaborative, and $10 million investment from Atrius Health Equity Foundation.

The following is a public health warning related to a recent sewage discharge, also known as a combined sewer overflow (CSO).

Program highlights impact of healthy food, community, and support systems for maternal health

$7.5 million will fund new overdose prevention efforts

New campaign aims to reduce the impact of sexually transmitted infections in Boston

The following is a public health warning related to a recent sewage discharge, also known as a combined sewer overflow CSO.

The events are for youth, parents, and providers and begin in May for Mental Health Awareness Month

The second use of Boston’s opioid remediation funding targets supporting communities most at-risk

Multilingual campaign targets Boston communities with high rates of colon cancer and related mortality

BOSTON – March 24 , 2024 – The following is a public health warning related to several recent sewage discharges, also known as a combined sewer overflow CSO). State regulations require local public...

Boston Public Health Commission and Boston Public Schools’ initiatives will add more behavioral health specialists, improve BPS policies and systems, and develop a more diverse workforce to serve...

Updated CDC guidance aims to prevent the spread of viral respiratory illnesses impacts in Boston.

Residents are advised to avoid affected water bodies for 48 hours.

The fund is supported by City distributions from national settlements with opioid manufacturers and distributors, informed by a community engagement process

Recent data shows low vaccination rates ahead of the holiday season and new year.

The public is advised to avoid contact with affected water bodies for 48 hours.

Residents are advised to avoid affected water bodies for 48 hours.

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