Posted on: February 26, 2021
4 additional positive cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the Town of Shrewsbury since February 25, 2021 bringing the cumulative total to 2,521. We are urging Shrewsbury residents to consider their own responsibility to help reduce the spread of COVID...
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Press Release of February 26, 2021
Health Department
Posted on: February 25, 2021
PRESS RELEASE: February 25, 2021
Governor Baker, Lt. Governor Polito, and Secretary Kennealy made several announcements pertaining to the state’s reopening process and sector specific guidance. These include:
- Phase 3, Step 2: Effective Ma...
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PRESS RELEASE 02-25-21
Health Department
Posted on: February 25, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Survey
The Academic Public Health Volunteer Corps (APHVC) has developed a survey to assess vaccination attitudes and the degree of vaccine hesitancy among people in Massachusetts. The results from the survey will be used to under...
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COVID-19 VACCINE ATTITUDE SURVEY
Health Department
Posted on: February 24, 2021
Health Equity Award Nominations and Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Release Information!
Please be advised that the current Greater Worcester Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) is about to sundown and the next ite...
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2021 CHIP RELEASE ANNUAL MEETING
Health Department
Posted on: February 24, 2021
This is an important message from the Town of Shrewsbury Department of Public Works. In collaboration with the Animal Control office, a new "Animal Control" request category has been added to the Online Portal powered by SeeClickFix wh...
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Health Department
Posted on: February 17, 2021
PRESS RELEASE: February 17, 2021
Letter from Secretary Sudders
Important information about the state’s effort regarding vaccination distribution, where demand vastly exceeds current supply. The Baker-Polito Administration is committed to the effec...
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PRESS RELEASE 02-17-21
Health Department
Posted on: February 16, 2021
Baker-Polito Administration Launches Targeted Outreach Initiative in 20 Hardest Hit Communities to Increase Equity in COVID-19 Vaccine Awareness and Access; $1M to Support Vaccination in Historically Underserved Communities
FOR ...
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PRESS RELEASE 02-16-21
Health Department
Posted on: February 10, 2021
Vaccine Capacity Update / New Sites Announcement
Press Release: 02-10-21
Appointments continue to be added at vaccination sites statewide. On February 11, 2021 at 8:30 A.M., 53,000 new appointments at mass vaccination sites will be posted online at the foll...
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PRESS RELEASE 02-10-21
Health Department
Posted on: January 25, 2021
Date of Record: January 25, 2021
The Baker-Polito Administration announced an expansion of COVID-19 vaccination sites in all parts of the Commonwealth, including new mass vaccination sites, pharmacy locations and local sites.
The Administration also announc...
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Baker-Polito Press Release: 01-25-21
Health Department
Posted on: September 11, 2020
This Season a Flu Vaccine is More Important than Ever!
Getting a flu vaccine is more important than ever during 2020-2021 to protect yourself, your family and your community from flu. A flu vaccine this season can also help reduce the burden on our healthc...
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Roll up your Sleeve for your Annual Flu Shot
Health Department
Posted on: January 1, 2021
The program for the collection of button cell batteries (found in watches, hearing aids, etc.) ended on 12-31-20. They are no longer manufactured with mercury and may be disposed of in the trash. We thank everyone who participated over the years.
Health Department
Posted on: December 17, 2020
Project Bread’s FoodSource Hotline (1-800-645-8333) is able to provide SNAP application assistance over the phone and help residents identify all of the allowable expenses such as housing and medical costs to ensure they receive the full amount ...
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Health Department
Posted on: November 9, 2020
Worcester Regional Medical Reserve Corp. (WRMRC) is looking for volunteers!
Looking for volunteers to assist with flu clinics and the potential COVID-19 vaccine. Seeking volunteers who have excellent customer service and organizational skills and the desir...
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Health Department
Posted on: November 23, 2020
The Board of Health acknowledges that racism is a public health issue of importance and recognizes discrimination, social and health inequities as a very visible and important public health issue. This was an agenda item at the 11-20-20 meeting.
Board of Health Statement
Health Department