Health

(VIDEO) SNAP Recipients Can Benefit From Free Produce Through Local Farmers Markets

Keith Thibault June 23, 2022 1

The farmers’ market season is underway in Fall River and for the third year in a row, those receiving state assistance can take advantage of free fruits and vegetables

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Stigma Still A Concern for Those Dealing with Mental Illness

Keith Thibault May 27, 2022 Comments Off on Stigma Still A Concern for Those Dealing with Mental Illness

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Advocates still battle the perception that the illness is not being treated on a par with physical ailments

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(VIDEO) City Nurses Recognized at Nurses Week Ceremony

Keith Thibault May 14, 2022 Comments Off on (VIDEO) City Nurses Recognized at Nurses Week Ceremony

The City of Fall River this week paid tribute to the two public health nurses working in the Health Department for their selfless dedication during the pandemic

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(VIDEO) Postal Workers to Collect Food Items Tomorrow

Keith Thibault May 13, 2022 Comments Off on (VIDEO) Postal Workers to Collect Food Items Tomorrow

If you’ve got some extra non-perishable food items in your pantry, the U.S. Postal Service is looking to take them off your hands

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(VIDEO) Health Department Prepping for Tick and Mosquito Seasons

Keith Thibault May 7, 2022 Comments Off on (VIDEO) Health Department Prepping for Tick and Mosquito Seasons

The Fall River Health Department is also looking toward the warmer months as ticks and mosquitoes become more of a concern

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