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

City to Recognize more than 300 Volunteers, April 9

The City of Worcester will host a Volunteer Recognition event on Tuesday, April 9 at 5:30 p.m. in the Levi Lincoln Chamber at City Hall.
Posted: Monday 04/08/19

Health & Housing Block Party set for Union Hill, April 6

The Housing Development Division will host a Health & Housing Block Party & Fair in the Union Hill neighborhood on April 6 from 12-3 p.m.
Posted: Thursday 03/28/19

Complete Count Committee Announced for Census 2020; Campaign Kickoff April 4

The Mayor and City Manager have announced the creation of a Complete Count Committee for Census 2020. A campaign kickoff event for Census 2020 will be held April 4.
Posted: Wednesday 03/27/19

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During National Public Health Week, WDPH staff visited different Recreation Worcester sites to educate youth about healthy community design and how public health impacts their daily lives. During the activity, we had the opportunity to see just a glimpse of what our Youth Worker...
Posted: Wednesday 04/24/19 1:28 PM

Celebrating our colleagues in the Division of Youth Opportunities and organizations across the city!...
Posted: Monday 04/22/19 3:08 PM

Clark students are working hard to improve the health of our community! Join them by discarding your unwanted medications on Saturday, April 27th 10:00-2:00!
Posted: Friday 04/19/19 8:56 AM

City of Worcester Health and Human Services staff are attending the MassDOT Transportation Innovation Conference today. Transportation is considered a social determinant of health and strategies in our current Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) work to improve community...
Posted: Wednesday 04/10/19 2:48 PM

The Region 2 Hazard Vulnerability Assessment event is underway this morning! Nearly 100 health and medical partners from across Central MA are participating this morning.
Posted: Tuesday 04/09/19 10:39 AM

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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

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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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