July 15, 2026 This information is being provided for educational purposes only and is not to be construed as legal advice. For legal advice, please contact your municipal attorney. What is Cyclospora? Cyclospora cayetanensis is a microscopic parasite that can cause an...
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Building Budget Resilience for Municipal Public Health Services
Introduction: This memorandum is intended to provide guidance to municipal health departments, boards of health, and public health excellence collaboratives on strategies to create alternative, additional funding sources to maintain service levels in challenging...
Guidance: Liability Protection for Negligent Acts or Omissions of Public Health Nurses (PHNs)
EXCERPT: A. Generally: a. Public Health Nurses (PHNs) are protected from legal liability for any negligent act or failure to act related to their duties and responsibilities. b. Public Employers, including the Commonwealth, cities and towns (municipalities), counties...



