Public Health

Michael P. Hirsh, M.D., Medical Director
Karyn E. Clark, Director

About Us

The City of Worcester Division of Public Health is the first nationally accredited health department in Massachusetts as well as the only multi-jurisdictional accredited health department in the country.

The Public Health Division is the lead agency of the Central MA Regional Public Health Alliance (CMRPHA). The CMRPHA is a coalition of seven municipalities (Towns of Grafton, Holden, Leicester, Millbury, Shrewsbury, and West Boylston and the City of Worcester) working cooperatively to create and sustain a viable, cost-effective, and labor-efficient regional public health alliance. Services offered include community health, environmental health, emergency preparedness, nursing and epidemiology.

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News & Announcements

Commission on Disability to Celebrate 40th Anniversary

The City of Worcester Commission on Disability will host a 40th Anniversary Celebration on Tuesday, October 16 at 4:30 p.m. in the Levi Lincoln Chamber at City Hall.
Posted: Monday 10/15/18

West Nile Virus Found in Mosquitoes in Worcester; Spraying set for October 1

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has informed city officials that West Nile Virus has been detected in mosquitoes collected in Worcester and that the risk level remains at moderate.
Posted: Friday 09/28/18

West Nile Virus Spraying Postponed Due to Rain; Rescheduled for Three Areas on September 27

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Please join us for a Community Forum on the Standard of Care for Opioid Use Disorder!
Posted: Thursday 10/18/18 4:51 PM

Mark your calendars for the release of the 2018 Greater Worcester CHA!
Posted: Thursday 10/18/18 3:34 PM

Thanks for all your hard work on the 2018 CHA! Please join us to celebrate the 2018 Greater Worcester CHA public release on 10/29. We look forward to seeing you then!
Posted: Thursday 10/11/18 11:10 AM

We're hiring for two positions on the Community Health team! Apply online today!...
Posted: Friday 10/05/18 4:54 PM

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Fight the Bite - Mosquito Protection

Practice the 5 D's of mosquito protection during the months when mosquitoes are most active - Dress, DEET, Dusk, Dawn and Drain.

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Programs & Initiatives

City Partners with CMMCP on Mosquito Control
The City of Worcester has partnered with the Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project (CMMCP) to offer mosquito control services and programs throughout the City this summer. The goal is to reduce mosquito exposure to the public and the potential for disease transmission by mosquitoes.

Community Health Improvement Plan
The goal of the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) is to provide direction to the health department, health coalitions, hospitals, and other public health partners to best improve health in the Greater Worcester community.

March of Dimes HBHB
There's a lot you can do both before and during pregnancy to help you have a healthy baby. Developed by March of Dimes experts, Healthy Babies Healthy Business (HBHB) gives you the information you need - when you need it. This educational wellness program helps promote a family-friendly work environment.

Worcester Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation (WAASE)
The mission of WAASE is to develop prevention and intervention strategies designed to address sex trafficking in greater Worcester. They identify and respond to victims, survivors, traffickers, buyers, and facilitators in order to improve the health and wellness of our community.

Central Massachusetts Regional Public Health Alliance

The regional health district provides a comprehensive array of services to partner municipalities through a single organization managed by Worcester’s Division of Public Health.

Contact Information

Public Health
25 Meade Street
Worcester, MA 01610

Accessible via WRTA Bus Line. View Schedules

Phone: 508-799-8531
Fax: 508-799-8572
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Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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