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 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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Board of Health

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Needle Safety & Disposal

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Regional Public Health Alliance

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Tobacco Sales

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Worcester Black History Trail to be Unveiled on June 2

The first marker of the Worcester Black History Trail will be unveiled at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 2, at the corner of John and N. Ashland Streets.
Posted: Friday 05/27/22

Memorial Day Ceremonies in City of Worcester

The Worcester Veteran’s Council and the City of Worcester Division of Veterans’ Services will honor and observe Memorial Day with the following ceremonies...
Posted: Thursday 05/26/22

Worcester Mosquito Control Spraying Schedule Announced for June

The Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project (CMMCP) notified the Worcester Division of Public Health and Department of Inspectional Services that it currently plans to spray areas of the city with mosquito pesticides next month on June 1, 7, 14, 22, and 28.
Posted: Wednesday 05/25/22

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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.