Health Department News & Announcements

Summer Strategies for Bullying Prevention

Summer Strategies for Bullying Prevention

City of Newburyport is CLOSING Plum Island Beach to swimming EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY AND UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 27, 2026Plum Island Beach Closed to Swimming Until Further Notice

LEGAL NOTICE AERIAL APPLICATION TO CONTROL MOSQUITO LARVAE ON COASTAL SALT MARSHES AND UPLAND HABITAT

Commonwealth of MassachusettsSTATE RECLAMATION AND MOSQUITO CONTROL BOARD

COVID 19 TEST KITS NO LONGER AVAILABLE AT HEALTH DEPARTMENT - HOW TO PURCHASE

The United States government will no longer issue free COVID-19 tests.

Rodent Sighting: Tracking

Department of Public Health: To view the current local risk levels for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile Virus (WNV) BY TOWN  - based on seasonal testing from June to October.

The Department of Public Health conducts surveillance for West Nile and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (also called arboviruses) that are... more ››

FREE COVID - 19 AT HOME TEST KITS NO LONGER AVAILABLE

FREE COVID - 19 AT HOME TEST KITS  NO LONGER AVAILABLE  AT HEALTH DEPARTMENTThe United States government will no... more ››

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PTSD

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs:  National Center for PTSD

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Information About Recreational Camps for Children in Massachusetts: Questions and Answers for Parents and Guardians

ARE ALL SUMMER PROGRAMS LICENSED AS RECREATIONAL CAMPS FOR CHILDREN? No. There are certain regulatory requirements that a camp program must... more ››

CDC - Potential public health risk among individuals ordering counterfeit prescription medications from online pharmacies

Potential public health risk among individuals ordering counterfeit prescription medications from online pharmacies... more ››

Food Safety Following Power Outages - Information for Residents

Food Safety Following Power Outages - Information for Residents

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Children and Mental Health - Is this just a stage? know when to seek help for your child

Children and Mental Health - Is this just a stage? know when to seek help for your childNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH ... more ››

NORTHSHORE MOTHERS VISITING PARTNERSHIP

"Newburyport residents are invited to receive a free one-time visit from the Public Health Nurse. The nurse will visit a mother or... more ››

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CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC): ITS TIME TO TALK ABOUT SEPSIS

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC : Saving Lives, Protecting People twenty four seven. 

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FINDING AN AUTHORIZED DRUG COLLECTION SITE NEAR YOU

 FINDING AN AUTHORIZED DRUG COLLECTION SITE NEAR YOUUS DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE / DEA DIVERSION CONTROL DIVISION... more ››

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