Dedicated to Community Health

Islands Public Health Collaborative Resources

Enhancing the health and well-being of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket residents through collaborative efforts and innovative public health strategies.

Please see our services and initiatives below.

What We Offer

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Public Health Nursing

Our initiatives offers a range of essential services including wellness clinics that focus on preventive care, comprehensive blood pressure screenings to monitor cardiovascular health, personalized health counseling to address individual needs, and other supportive resources.

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Food Safety

Food safety inspections are essential guardians of public health, ensuring that the food we consume on our beautiful islands is safe, hygienic, and prepared with the utmost care, so every meal can be enjoyed with peace of mind.

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Environmental Health

We ensure safe and healthy environments by monitoring and regulating environmental factors that impact public health, such as water quality, air quality, insect-borne diseases, septic system safety, PFAS, and more.

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Emergency Preparedness

Empowering Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket residents with essential resources and strategies to stay safe and resilient during public health emergencies.

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Tick-Borne Illness

The Martha’s Vineyard Tick-borne Illness Reduction Initiative (aka the Tick Program) is dedicated to reducing the number of ticks and tick-borne illnesses on Martha’s Vineyard through education, advocacy and cooperation with other organizations and individuals.

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Respiratory Illnesses

Interactive dashboards from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the CDC to provide up-to-date insights on respiratory illnesses. Explore trends, compare data, and stay informed about the conditions affecting our communities.

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