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Mayor Wu announced a heat emergency in the City of Boston through Wednesday, July 17. Cooling centers will be open at 14 BCYF community centers Monday through Wednesday, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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City of Boston awarded $50,000 for substance use disorder assessment

It's the first step towards developing Boston's first-ever citywide strategy for prevention of Substance Use Disorders.

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New EMT recruits to improve EMS response times

Newest recruit class will meet heightened demand for emergency medical services

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Mayor Walsh, BPHC release health impact assessment findings

The report demonstrates the impact of changes to Boston's Living Wage Ordinance on the health of low wage workers.

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"Neat Streets" launched to target cigarette butts on Boston streets and sidewalks

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today launched 'Neat Streets,' an interactive public space installation, which aims to deter littering behaviors among residents and visitors who smoke cigarettes.

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Mayor Walsh recommends candidate for new BPHC executive director

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced that he is joining the search committee in recommending Monica Valdes Lupi to the the Board of the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) for appointment as its...

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Mayor Walsh Announces Board of Health Approves Amendments to Tobacco Regulations

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced that the Boston Board of Health voted to approve amendments to the City of Boston's tobacco regulations which raise the minimum legal age for purchasing tobacco...

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Mayor Walsh announces the departure of Dr. Barbara Ferrer

Today, Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced that Dr. Barbara Ferrer will step down from her position as Executive Director of the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) and will accept a new role as Chief...

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State awards Boston Innovation Grant to address preventable health conditions

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the Massachusetts Department of Public Health has awarded the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) nearly $250,000 through the Commonwealth’s Prevention...
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