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.
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April 3, 2025
April is National Stress Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing public awareness about stress and its impact on our lives. Stress is a common experience that affects individuals across all walks of life, and understanding how to manage it effectively can greatly improve mental and physical…
March 7, 2025
Measles is a highly contagious disease that is caused by the measles virus. It spreads when an infected person coughs or sneezes. The measles virus can survive for up to 2 hours in the air and on surfaces. 9 out of 10 people who are not immune to measles will get it. Measles is especially dangerous…
March 3, 2025
March is National Colorectal Awareness Month! Cancer is a disease that is caused when cells in your body grow out of control and when it happens in your colon or rectum, it is known as colorectal cancer or colon cancer.