Michael P. Hirsh, M.D., Medical Director
Soloe Dennis, M.S., M.E.P., Director
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 four municipalities (Towns of Grafton, 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.
During the week of Nov. 11, the municipality will follow its regular schedule for trash and recycling pickup.
Posted: Friday 11/08/24
The City of Worcester Veterans Service Division and Veterans Inc. will host the 71st annual Veterans Day Ceremony and 106th Observance of Armistice Day on Monday, Nov. 11 with events from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Posted: Wednesday 11/06/24
The City of Worcester shared Thursday the results of its forest health assessment, which it conducted during the spring and summer months for properties held by the Worcester Conservation Commission.
Posted: Thursday 10/31/24
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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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