Providing Support for Health Care Workers Impacted by COVID-19
Mass Public Health
by John Jacob
2y ago
Throughout the pandemic, health care providers have faced levels of stress beyond worrying about their health and the health of family and friends. They also have had to cope with providing care to severely ill and dying patients – many of whom they may have been   ...Continue Reading Providing Support for Health Care Workers Impacted by COVID-19 ..read more
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What is a Vaccine Ambassador?
Mass Public Health
by John Jacob
2y ago
The Department of Public Health (DPH) aims to provide clear and consistent information about the COVID-19 vaccine, build trust and confidence, dispel misinformation, and encourage vaccine uptake. Our efforts, and those of countless others across the Commonwealth are working, with more than 4.6 million residents   ...Continue Reading What is a Vaccine Ambassador ..read more
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Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital Staff Go the Extra Mile for Patients
Mass Public Health
by John Jacob
3y ago
Nick Grigoriou is a 25-year-old man with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a genetic disorder that causes progressive muscular degeneration and weakness.  A patient at DPH’s Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton since 2012, Nick is preparing to be discharged home later this month.  Due to   ...Continue Reading Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital Staff Go the Extra Mile for Patients ..read more
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Elevating the Essential Workforce
Mass Public Health
by John Jacob
3y ago
Written by Emily Sparer-Fine, Director of the Occupational Health and Surveillance Program Essential workers encompass a wide variety of occupations, many of which are familiar to us: health care workers, police, fire and other emergency personnel, transit workers and grocery workers, while other workers equally   ...Continue Reading Elevating the Essential Workforce ..read more
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Uplifting Mental Health and Wellness
Mass Public Health
by John Jacob
3y ago
Written by Nicole Schmitt of the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services To address the needs of individuals at high risk for overdose and other medical complications associated with substance use, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) Bureau of Substance Addiction Services awarded contracts to   ...Continue Reading Uplifting Mental Health and Wellness ..read more
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Building COVID-19 Resilience for Families of Children with Special Health Needs
Mass Public Health
by John Jacob
3y ago
Written by Elaine Gabovitch of the Bureau of Family Health and Nutrition Emergency care plans (ECPs) are important tools that families of children with special health needs can use to prepare for their children’s safety and wellbeing during COVID-19 and other health related emergencies. Having   ...Continue Reading Building COVID-19 Resilience for Families of Children with Special Health Needs ..read more
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Galvanizing Climate Justice
Mass Public Health
by John Jacob
3y ago
Written by Marc Nascarella, Meg Blanchet, and Kate Adams of the Bureau of Environmental Health The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) supports climate justice. The Department’s Bureau of Environment Health’s work specifically supports local climate adaptations for the most vulnerable in our communities.  A   ...Continue Reading Galvanizing Climate Justice ..read more
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Working to Prevent Overdose Deaths in Massachusetts
Mass Public Health
by John Jacob
3y ago
Written by Brittni Reilly and MaryKate Duska of the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services The overdose crisis in Massachusetts takes a significant toll on communities. Since 2016, Massachusetts has lost approximately 2,000 lives a year to overdose deaths. The increased presence of fentanyl in the   ...Continue Reading Working to Prevent Overdose Deaths in Massachusetts ..read more
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Advancing Racial Equity
Mass Public Health
by John Jacob
3y ago
Written by Dr. Susan Manning, Dr. Sabrina Selk, Antonia Blinn, and Katie Stetler The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) works to ensure that all residents of the Commonwealth achieve their best health by eliminating disparities, addressing the social determinants of health, and using data-driven   ...Continue Reading Advancing Racial Equity ..read more
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COVID-19 and Pregnancy in Massachusetts
Mass Public Health
by John Jacob
3y ago
A key effort to bolster emergency preparedness in maternal and child health infrastructure in Massachusetts is the Surveillance for Emerging Threats to Moms and Babies Network (SET-NET). This surveillance system is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) effort to rapidly identify the impact of   ...Continue Reading COVID-19 and Pregnancy in Massachusetts ..read more
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