No doubt you’ve heard that several mosquitoes have tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in the southeastern part of our state. Now Southborough emergency officials are urging residents to take caution. Read the full article → from Early cases of EEE-infected mosquitoes have Southborough officials urging caution
The holidays are a season of indulgence for many (who me?), but we all know New Year’s and its resolutions are just around the corner. If one of your resolutions for 2012 will be to improve your health and fitness, the Rotary Clubs of Southborough and Northborough have just the program for you. Read the full article → from Start your year off healthy with Rotary’s Winning Wellness Challenge
Need a flu shot? The Board of Health will hold a flu clinic open to all residents ages 12 and older on Saturday at the Senior Center, 9 Cordaville Road. The clinic runs from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Read the full article → from Town offers flu clinic for all residents on Saturday
The Southborough Board of Health is sponsoring a flu clinic for seniors on Thursday, October 13. Southborough residents ages 65 and older will be able to get vaccinated at the Senior Center (9 Cordaville Road) from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Read the full article → from Southborough seniors can get flu shots on Thursday
According to a report released earlier this year by the Massachusetts Office of Health and Human Services, 141 men in Southborough and 117 women were diagnosed with cancer from 2003 to 2007. It’s a statistic that earns Southborough the dubious honor of being one of the towns in Massachusetts with the highest rates of cancer. Read the full article → from Report says cancer rates in Southborough higher than in most Mass towns
Mosquitoes have been in the news lately, what with the death yesterday of a civic leader from Raynham from Eastern equine encephalitis. It was the state’s first case of EEE this year. Read the full article → from Mosquito population on the rise, but little risk of disease in Southborough
Late last year the Southborough Board of Health voted unanimously to ban the sale of tobacco products at pharmacies in town. Southboorugh is one of only a handful of communities that have such a ban, but there’s a chance that could change. Read the full article → from State may follow Southborough’s lead in limiting tobacco sales
The first instance of West Nile virus was discovered in mosquitoes in Boston last week. Whether it moves our way remains to be seen, but if it does the first to know about it will be the Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project. Read the full article → from West Nile virus found in Boston. What about here?
Southboro Medical Group co-founder Dr. Marvin C. Ostrovsky is stepping down as the group’s president after 29 years. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southboro Medical Group president steps down
The Southborough Board of Health is seeking nominations for their annual Doctor Stone Award for Outstanding Public Health Service to the Southborough Community. Read the full article → from Nominations sought for public health service award
Getting fit is a New Year’s goal for many of us. If it’s one of your resolutions, and if you’re looking for some extra motivation, consider Rotary’s Biggest Loser Fitness Program, which starts kicks off week. Read the full article → from You could be Northborough and Southborough’s ‘Biggest Loser’
It wasn’t on the agenda at last night’s Board of Selectmen meeting, but before the meeting started I had a chance to ask the selectmen what they thought of the Board of Health’s recent decision to ban tobacco sales in Southborough pharmacies. Read the full article → from Selectmen say they don’t support ban on cigarette sales in pharmacies
Yesterday the Southborough Board of Health voted unanimously to ban the sale of tobacco products at pharmacies in town, becoming only the seventh municipality in the state to adopt such regulations. Read the full article → from Southborough bans cigarette sales at pharmacies
At their meeting this afternoon, the Southborough Board of Health will consider whether to ban the sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products at pharmacies in town. Read the full article → from Board of Health considers restricting tobacco sales