Nashoba Associated Boards of Health

06/17/2026

06/12/2026

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is advising consumers, retailers, and clinicians about multiple recent Salmonella outbreaks associated with recalled moringa-containing products, including powders, capsules, and other dietary supplements. Massachusetts is among the states with reported cases.

Consumers should check their homes for recalled dietary supplements containing moringa leaf powder. Recalled products include certain:
• TNVitamins Ultra Potent Complete Green Superfood Moringa 10,000 mg capsules
• Doctor’s Pride Complete Green Superfood Ultra Potent Moringa 10,000 mg capsules
• Why Not Natural Pure Organic Moringa Green Superfood capsules
• Live it Up Super Greens supplement powders, including certain Original and Wild Berry products
• MOGO Pure Moringa Oleifera capsules
These products have been distributed nationwide, primarily online through company websites and other online retailers, including Amazon, eBay, and Walmart. Recalled products should not be eaten, sold, served, distributed, or purchased.

In addition to those listed above, other moringa-containing products have also been associated with recent Salmonella outbreak investigations. Consumers should review FDA recall notices and CDC outbreak updates before using any moringa powder, capsule, or supplement product.

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06/09/2026

Youth Mental Health learning opportunity in North Central MA- Wed. June 17th, 6 PM, at the "Theater at the Mount" at MWCC in Gardner!

TaraVista Behavioral Health Center and Mount Wachusett Community College have teamed up with the Reliant Foundation to offer this program in North Central MA.

The event centers around Shattered Ice, an award-winning film created by Needham native Jake Miskin that uses sports and storytelling to spark conversations around youth mental health and su***de awareness. The film has already been shown in Worcester and MetroWest and has been incredibly well received by students, parents, educators, and community members.

The evening will include a film screening followed by a panel discussion featuring Jake Miskin; Dr. Allison Beckler, Medical Director at TaraVista and Board Member of the Reliant Foundation; Dean Fuller, Head Men's Hockey Coach at Fitchburg State University; and film actor, Ian Lyons.

Tickets are just $5 for students and $10 for community members. All ticket sales will be donated to LUK, Inc.

North Central Massachusetts, Let's spark the conversation!

We are so excited to bring Shattered Ice and the Nehoiden Black Bears: Social Impact Series to Gardner, MA!

Partnering with the Reliant Foundation & Mount Wachusett Community College and sponsored by TaraVista Behavioral Health Center

June 17th | 6pm | Theatre at The Mount

🔗 Details in the TICKET LINK in BIO! 🔗

All ticket sales are donated to the incredible local mental health organization LUK Inc.

"LUK is a not-for-profit social service agency, incorporated on November 18, 1970, located in central Massachusetts. We are dedicated to improving the lives of youth and their families. To learn more about LUK's mental health and su***de prevention trainings, contact [email protected]."
Let's Pack The Theatre!

As always an incredible conversation follows the screening of Shattered Ice with some amazing special guests!

06/02/2026

☀️ A heat wave is expected in Massachusetts over the next seven days. Some folks are more sensitive to heat-related illness than others- so it's important to be prepared!

🥵 Remember- "first is the worst": Data show that heat-related illnesses and hospital visits spike during the first stretch of 85°F days, before people have acclimated to the heat.

🔥 Vulnerable populations: During prolonged periods of very hot weather, which may include high humidity, the body must work harder to stay cool, increasing the risk of heat-related illness. While anyone can be affected, older adults, young children, pregnant individuals, workers exposed to excessive heat, and people with chronic medical conditions are especially vulnerable.

🌡Prevention: Taking preventive steps—like staying hydrated, avoiding strenuous activity, and seeking cooler environments—can help protect you and your loved ones during period of extreme heat. Check on your friends, family and neighbors during heat waves! 👋

Learn more:
Massachusetts Extreme Heat Page- https://www.mass.gov/extreme-heat
Massachusetts Unhealthy Heat Forecast Page- https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-unhealthy-heat-forecast
Massachusetts Celebrate Safely- Heat and Safety Tips for Watch Parties and Summer Events- https://www.mass.gov/celebrate-safely-heat-and-health-tips-for-watch-parties-and-summer-events

06/01/2026

Nashoba Associated Boards of Health welcomes adults who are experiencing grief to participate in monthly, free, drop-in Grief & Healing Support Groups throughout the region. Facilitated by grief counselor Karen Campbell, MSMHC, these support groups offer a safe space to share experiences of the grief journey. These groups are an opportunity to learn more about the grief process and strategies for managing grief.

Since grief is an evolving process, occasional check-ins with a grief support group may be beneficial. No one is required to commit to consistent attendance.

Learn more about the program: www.nashoba.org/grief-support

View most up-to-date group schedule: www.nashoba.org/calendar

05/29/2026

Here are the Town Nurse Hours for June 2026. The ‘theme’ for June is Alzheimer's & Brain Health! 🧠 Please note that in July, the dates and times of some Town Nurse Hours will be shifting. We have been preparing for changes with our venues and hosts for a few months and anticipate a smooth transition! Importantly, we are still offering Town Nurse Hours in all fifteen towns in the region.

Drop-in Town Nurse Hours are held regularly throughout the Nashoba Assoc. Boards of Health (NABH) region. Offered 1:1 services with the local public health nurse include blood pressure checks, diet/nutrition information and teaching, medication review, and assistance with identifying and coordinating community resources and referrals. Those residing in NABH towns can attend any of our scheduled town nurse hours in the region.
If you are homebound or would like to schedule an appointment with the public health nurse for the services mentioned above outside of these times, please call us at (978) 772-3335.

The most up-to-date Town Nurse Hours schedule can be found on our website at www.nashoba.org/calendar

You can also print a copy of the Town Nurse Hours from the bottom of our Public Health Nursing webpage: www.nashoba.org/public-health-nursing

05/26/2026

Ticks are active across Massachusetts — and prevention matters. 🌿🕷️

Protect yourself and your family this season by:
✔️ Using EPA-registered insect repellent
✔️ Wearing long sleeves and light-colored clothing outdoors
✔️ Checking for ticks after spending time outside
✔️ Showering soon after coming indoors
✔️ Protecting pets with tick prevention products

Early awareness can help prevent serious tickborne illnesses like Lyme disease, babesiosis, and anaplasmosis.

The role of your local Board of Health: Positive lab results for tick-borne illnesses are reportable to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) per State law. MDPH then tasks your local board of health with case investigation and follow-up. One of Nashoba’s public health nurses may reach out to you to see how you are doing, ensure you are getting appropriate treatment, and to help track the spread of communicable disease. We also educate the public about preventing tick-borne illness to help keep our communities as healthy as possible.

Stay safe, stay informed, and enjoy the outdoors responsibly.

More Information: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/tick-borne-disease-prevention

05/22/2026

Are you planning to spend an extended amount of time in the sun soon? Remember, friends don’t let friends get a sunburn.

Here’s your safe summer checklist:
✔️ sunscreen
✔️ sunglasses
✔️ hat
✔️ protective clothing
✔️ shade

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Are you planning to spend an extended amount of time in the sun soon? Remember, friends don’t let friends get a sunburn.
Here’s your safe summer checklist:
✔️ sunscreen
✔️ sunglasses
✔️ hat
✔️ protective clothing
✔️ shade
!

05/21/2026

So, you’ve heard about our “Let’s Talk Youth Mental Health: Conversation into Activation” event happening May 21st, but have you heard why this is such a special event?

Tomorrow is the day, and we have some incredible community leaders, organizations, advocates, and decision-makers joining us for a landmark evening of hope, healing, visibility, community, and action-centered conversations that show kids their lives matter.

Event link:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1DtcLLZbXc/?mibextid=wwXIfr

In attendance, we will have:

• A youth advocate and community leader speaker

• Heather White, Executive Director of the Massachusetts American Foundation for Su***de Prevention, the largest su***de prevention nonprofit in the country

• LUK Youth and Family Services

• PPAL (Parent Professional Advocacy League)

• Youth MOVE and SYAC

• Hey Sam/Samaritans

• Partners for Youth With Disabilities

• Nashoba Associated Boards of Health

• Nashoba Health Equity Partnership

• CHNA9 Health Equity Partnership

• CHNA9 Youth Advisory Council

• Resources for all ages and needs from various nonprofits, including Pathways for Change, Robbie’s Hope, NAMI, MOC, and more

• Townsend, Pepperell, and Groton Select Board members or candidates

• School Committee members serving Pepperell, Townsend, Ashby, Groton, Dunstable, Ayer, Chelmsford, Littleton, Shirley, and Westford

• Local State Representatives, Senators, and legislative aides

• Members of the Pepperell and Groton Democratic Party

• Diane Lynch, Director of the Pepperell Lawrence Library

• The adult Pepperell LGBTQ+ group

• Raising Groton

• Local therapists and healthcare professionals with openings

And more!

We will also have a variety of resources for all ages and public health needs available during the Take Action Networking Fair, along with many activities and empowering opportunities you do not want to miss, including the “Break The Silence, One Story at a Time” exhibit.

And yes, we’ll feed you dinner!

Always remember: you deserve to have a seat at the table in EVERY room where decisions are being made. Your voice matters, your lived experience matters, and this event was created to make sure our community hears it.

We hope you’ll join us tomorrow, Thursday, from 5:30–8:00 PM at the Albert Harris Senior Center in Pepperell.

Thank you for listening, and I hope to see you there!

05/20/2026

Not all heart risks come with a warning—and some start in places we don’t expect.

Pregnancy can reveal or raise the risk of serious cardiovascular conditions, even in women who feel healthy. The good news? With knowledge and guidance, many of these risks can be prevented, managed, or caught early.