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 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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By Heather McCarron, Cape Cod Times SANDWICH — On the southeastern edge of Joint Base Cape Cod, at an unassuming spot between the Francis A. Crane Wildlife Management Area and Otis Air National Guard […]
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Welcome to the first issue of our new and improved quarterly Community Health Newsletter! Our goal is to discuss important health and environmental health issues impacting our region, while spreading […]
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On Monday, October 21, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Barnstable County’s Public Health Nursing Division held a public vaccine clinic for roughly 110 community members. The Health Department […]
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