The Department of Health and Environment was established in 1926 to provide regional efficiencies throughout the 15 towns of Barnstable County, while supporting the autonomy of local boards of health. The Department provides a diversity of services that promote public health and environmental protection, from emergency planning, to monitoring of water, land, and air, to disease prevention, inspectional services, COVID-19 pandemic response, and even the practical application of providing loans for septic system repair and replacement. The physical and mental well-being of Barnstable County’s residents, alongside protection of our sensitive ecosystems, are our top priorities.
November 21, 2024 (Barnstable, MA) – On Sunday November 17, 2024, Wild Care staff in Eastham reported to USDA Wildlife Services the discovery of a dead raccoon on Smith Road […]
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All of Massachusetts, with the exception of Cape Cod, is currently under significant or critical drought status. According to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), the state has experienced approximately […]
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***UPDATE: The racoon tested positive for rabies today, 11/20/2024. KNOWING THE INITIAL LOCATION OF THIS RACCOON IS EXTREMELY CRITICAL*** Officials from the Cape Cod and Southeast Massachusetts Rabies Task Force […]
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November 7, 2024 (Barnstable, MA) | Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment’s Public Health Nursing Division will be conducting its second public COVID-19/flu clinic on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 from […]
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The November issue of Wicked Wellness is here! This monthly flyer is inspired by relevant health awareness themes. Each edition discusses an important health topic, with helpful exercise tips and […]
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BE SAFE this Halloween with some Halloween safety tips from Safe Kids Worldwide and the Centers for Disease and Prevention. Street Smarts! The frightening fact is that, on average, children […]
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