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Region 1 (New England) – Center for Public Health Preparedness and Response Weekly Briefings
Region 1 (New England) - Center for Public Health Preparedness and Response (R1-CPHPR) Weekly Briefings October 5, 2026 - Based upon information obtained from September 28 -...
Improve Public Health Communication – Demo – Using an AI Tool – Harvard Chan School of Public Health
Dear Health Department Colleagues, The Massachusetts Association of Health Boards is pleased to share an exciting opportunity from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health’s...
CYCLOSPORA: WHAT RESIDENTS SHOULD KNOW
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...
Protecting Older Adults from Fraud: A Growing Public Health Priority
Across Massachusetts and the nation, elder fraud is rapidly emerging as a major public health threat—one that extends far beyond financial loss. Increasingly sophisticated online...
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...
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....
MAHB Comments on DEP/DOER Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Guidance
MAHB submits recommendations to state agencies on the regulation, siting, and public health considerations of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Massachusetts.
UPDATED: MAHB Guidance on the Effects of SAPHE 2.0 on Local Public Health
MAHB SAPHE 2.0 Guidance Document - 8-6-25 On November 20, 2024, Governor Healey signed the Economic Development Bill into law, which included the State Action for Public Health...
Open Meeting Law Guide and Educational Materials
The purpose of the Open Meeting Law is to ensure transparency in the deliberations on which public policy is based. Because the democratic process depends on the public having...
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