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.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) announced that West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes collected from a trap site in Worcester near Lantern Lane.
Posted: Wednesday 08/21/24
A vigil honoring International Overdose Awareness Day will be held in Worcester on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at City Hall.
Posted: Tuesday 08/20/24
The City of Worcester announced Tuesday its latest American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant awards from the Cultural Organization Grant Program.
Posted: Tuesday 08/20/24
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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.
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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Phone: 508-799-8531
Fax: 508-799-8572
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