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Chicken flock depopulated due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)
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...
Life on Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket for Year-Round Residents: The Role of Public Health Departments
Life on Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket is often associated with picturesque beaches, historic lighthouses, and a vibrant seasonal tourist economy. However, for the year-round residents and workers who call these islands home, life takes on a different rhythm once the...
Racism – A Public Health Crisis
Martha’s Vineyard is a diverse community. Recent US Census data and community research reveal the Island is home to a sizable Brazilian population (an estimated 20% of the year-round population); a historic Black Community (6.3%); and of course, the Island’s first...
Inter-Island Public Health Collaborative Website Launch
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...





