Health

West Nile Virus Detected In Mosquitoes In State Samples

Donna Motta July 11, 2016 Comments Off on West Nile Virus Detected In Mosquitoes In State Samples

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced today that West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for the first time this year. The presence of WNV was confirmed by

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Sign Up For The Greater Fall River Fitness Challenge

Donna Motta January 5, 2016 Comments Off on Sign Up For The Greater Fall River Fitness Challenge

It’s time for the Annual Greater Fall River Fitness Challenge. Here are some event details from Anne Marie Holly, Fitness Challenge Coordinator for Partners for a Healthier Community: The Fitness Challenge starts this Saturday,

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Heroine Overdose Deaths On The Rise In Massachusetts

Donna Motta October 23, 2015 Comments Off on Heroine Overdose Deaths On The Rise In Massachusetts

Overall opioid deaths remained high in the first six months of 2015, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. DPH released the new estimated 2015 data, as well as updated totals for 2014,

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Blood Drive Scheduled

Donna Motta September 29, 2015 Comments Off on Blood Drive Scheduled

The American Red Cross in conjunction with medical assisting students at BCC have organized a blood drive at the Fall River campus at 777 Elsbree Street. Appointments are being taken during lunch time hours

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Public Meeting on Making Fall River a ‘Walkable’ Community

Donna Motta September 24, 2015 Comments Off on Public Meeting on Making Fall River a ‘Walkable’ Community

A public discussion on how to make the City of Fall River a more ‘walkable’ community is coming up. The gathering is being sponsored by the non profit group Mass in Motion in collaboration

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