The Middlesex-Essex Public Health Collaborative is comprised of the North Andover, Andover, Reading, North Reading, Haverhill, and Lynnfield Health Departments. The MEPHC is a State Action for Public Health Excellence (SAPHE) grant recipient and aims to improve the delivery of public health services across the region.
Recent Blog Posts
December 1, 2025
The holidays bring people together around the table, swapping recipes, sharing leftovers, and passing around plates filled with family favorites. But with bigger meals, more cooks, and busier kitchens, the risk of foodborne illness climbs. The CDC estimates that about 48 million (about 1 in 6…
November 1, 2025
Between work, school, and the rush of the holiday season, healthy eating can fall to the bottom of the list. But small, realistic changes can have a big impact on your family’s health and your budget.
The Middlesex-Essex Public Health Collaborative (MEPHC) and local health departments aim to…
October 1, 2025
Public health doesn’t stop at town borders. That’s why the Middlesex-Essex Public Health Collaborative (MEPHC) brings six communities together to share resources, expertise, and staff capacity. This regional approach allows us to strengthen local health departments while creating consistency and…