Public Health

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

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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

MDPH Raises EEE Risk Level to Moderate for Worcester

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has raised the EEE risk level to moderate for Worcester and several surrounding communities.
Posted: Friday 08/23/19

State Announces Plans to Conduct Aerial Spraying for Mosquitoes in Sections of Worcester and Middlesex Counties

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources have announced that aerial spraying for mosquitoes will take place in parts of Worcester and Middlesex Counties which is anticipated to begin this Sunday, Aug. 25.
Posted: Thursday 08/22/19

Tips for Avoiding Mosquito Bites

The City of Worcester offers these tips for avoiding exposure to mosquitoes.
Posted: Friday 08/16/19

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The WDPH page has merged with the City of Worcester Health and Human Services page. For public health updates follow us at City of Worcester Health & Human Services!
Posted: Wednesday 07/17/19 9:42 AM

Please join the City of Worcester for the opening of city's pool, beaches and spray parks on Monday, July 1 at 11:30 a.m. at Crompton Park Pool. The event will not only mark the official opening of our public waterways but also serve as a vehicle to promote summer aquatics...
Posted: Tuesday 06/25/19 12:22 PM

Come out and show your support for the HOPE Coalition youth at their Summer of Hope Festival! See you there!
Posted: Monday 06/24/19 12:00 PM

Join our partners at AIDS Project Worcester for this dynamic event tomorrrow!
Posted: Friday 06/21/19 6:17 PM

Over the weekend, the WDPH team had so much fun at the Day of Play - engaging kids and families in play based health activities!
Posted: Tuesday 06/18/19 9:11 AM

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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.

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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