Public Health

Michael P. Hirsh, M.D., Medical Director
Zachary Dyer, M.P.H., Ph.D., Acting Director

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Update: Guidance for Families Through the Infant Formula Shortage - English | Spanish

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 five municipalities (Towns of Grafton, 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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City of Worcester Submits Racial Equity Audit Report

The racial equity audit report was completed by Letterman White Consulting.
Posted: Friday 09/16/22

City of Worcester Announces Search for Next Poet Laureate

Acting City Manager Eric Batista, in collaboration with the City Council and Cultural Development Division, is pleased to announce the nomination process for the City’s next Poet Laureate.
Posted: Wednesday 09/14/22

City Health Officials Announce Updated COVID-19 Boosters and Expanded Vaccine Partnership with AIDS Project Worcester

Worcester officials announced this week that updated COVID-19 boosters are available at City-run clinics effective immediately. Furthermore, in an effort to provide enhanced support for residents, the Department of Health and Human Services is partnering with AIDS Project Worcester (APW) to boost capacity to deliver both monkeypox and COVID-19 vaccines.
Posted: Friday 09/09/22

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Coronavirus Information

We are currently monitoring the Coronavirus situation and will provide further updates as needed. We encourage you to check out the following information from the State of Massachusetts and the CDC.

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Programs & Initiatives

Central MA 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.

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.

Worcester REACH
The Division of Public Health is working on an exciting project funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (CDC REACH) program. With an overarching goal of health equity for the Latino/Latinx community in Worcester, the REACH project values the community's experiences and expertise.