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The Fourth of July is coming up—one of my favorite holidays. Every year, I look forward to the fireworks and the barbecues, but I’ve gotten a little tired of the usual burgers I’ve been serving since 1776…okay, maybe it just seems that long! While there …Continue Reading Say Goodbye to Boring Burgers!
Think back to when you were in school – do you remember seeing pipes that looked like they were covered in white paper mache and those colorful floor tiles? There is a good chance that those pipe coverings and floor tiles contained asbestos. Asbestos is …Continue Reading Asbestos: An Old Health Hazard Still With Us Today
This month’s PHC meeting included a single Determination of Need (DON) request, a series of updates on the status of proposed amendments to regulations, a vote on a final amendment, and an informational update for members on tickborne illness surveillance in Massachusetts. First, the Council …Continue Reading Highlights of the June 14th Public Health Council Meeting
Warmer weather is here and it is time to open up the windows and let fresh air in! Sadly, while spring and summer bring warmer weather, this time of year we hear about children seriously injuring themselves or even sometimes dying from a fall. A leading …Continue Reading “Kids Can’t Fly: Window Safety for Warmer Weather”
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