As of 08:00 on 6/1/26, the DPH Emergency Operations Plan was activated to Level 1, Enhanced Monitoring. This action kicks off the public health response posture ahead of the first match at the Boston Stadium scheduled for 6/13/26.DPH is working closely with...
For Immediate Release March 20, 2026 Inter-Island Public Health Excellence Collaborative (IIPHEC) Aquinnah | Chilmark | Edgartown | Gosnold | Nantucket | Oak Bluffs | Tisbury | West Tisbury New reporting strengthens case tracking and public health response to allergy...
For Immediate Release January 6, 2026 Subject: Chicken flock depopulated due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Dukes County, MA – After receiving a confirmatory test result for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, Massachusetts Department of Agricultural...
Debunking Common Tick Myths Ticks have become a fact of life on Martha’s Vineyard, but unfortunately, so has the misinformation about them. From unproven extermination remedies to unreliable control methods, myths about ticks and how to control them have been...
Public health has always been at the forefront of ensuring community wellness, and in Massachusetts, local public health departments are key players in promoting healthy living and preventing disease. However, with evolving challenges like population growth, emerging...
We are excited to announce the creation of the Inter-Island Public Health Collaborative Website, an online hub. The collaborative is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the communities across Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. This initiative brings...