# IIPHEC Martha's Vineyard

> Islands Public Health - Serving Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Communities


## Posts

- [Health and Medical Situational Awareness Report 2026 FIFA World Cup, Greater Boston](https://islandspublichealth.com/health-and-medical-situational-awareness-report-2026-fifa-world-cup-greater-boston/)
- [Massachusetts Department of Public Health Designates Alpha-Gal Syndrome a Reportable Condition](https://islandspublichealth.com/massachusetts-department-of-public-health-designates-alpha-gal-syndrome-a-reportable-condition/): For Immediate Release March 20, 2026  Inter-Island Public Health Excellence Collaborative (IIPHEC) Aquinnah | Chilmark | Edgartown | Gosnold | Nantucket | Oak Bluffs | Tisbury | West Tisbury New […]
- [Winter Safety Information | Informações de Segurança no Inverno](https://islandspublichealth.com/winter-safety-information-informacoes-de-seguranca-no-inverno/): Winter Safety Information | Informações de Segurança no Inverno Click> Winter Safety in English & Brazilian Portuguese PDF
- [Chicken flock depopulated due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)](https://islandspublichealth.com/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 […]
- [The Tall Tick Tales](https://islandspublichealth.com/the-tall-tick-tales/)
- [Life on Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket for Year-Round Residents: The Role of Public Health Departments](https://islandspublichealth.com/life-on-marthas-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 […]
- [The Importance of Local Public Health Departments in Massachusetts Combining into Collaboratives](https://islandspublichealth.com/the-importance-of-local-public-health-departments-in-massachusetts-combining-into-collaboratives/): 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, […]
- [Racism - A Public Health Crisis](https://islandspublichealth.com/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); […]
- [Recommendations for Emergency Preparedness Kits](https://islandspublichealth.com/recommendations-for-emergency-preparedness-kits/): Living or vacationing on Martha’s Vineyard or Nantucket offers the beauty and tranquility of island life, but it also brings unique challenges, especially when it comes to emergency preparedness. Severe […]
- [Inter-Island Public Health Collaborative Website Launch](https://islandspublichealth.com/islands-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 […]

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