Bedford Health and Human Services Department

08/31/2026

The Bedford Health Department is offering flu vaccinations to Bedford community members ages 3 years and older on Bedford Day, Saturday September 19th, 2026 from 9am-12pm, by appointment. Look for the big white tent behind the yellow Town Center Building!

To register for an appointment at the Bedford Day clinic, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/cev735c8

To learn more, click: https://bedfordma.gov/m/NewsFlash/Home/Detail/777?preview=true

08/31/2026

In observance of International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) on August 31st, the Bedford Health and Human Services (HHS) Department has partnered with the Bedford Police Department to display 978 purple flags on the Bedford Police Station’s lawn facing Great Road to honor the 978 lives lost to opioid-related overdose in Massachusetts in 2025. Click the link for substance use and mental health resources: https://www.bedfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6925/Resource-one-pager

08/13/2026

“Recovery City” – free screening of the acclaimed film and discussion with filmmaker and cast – Weds. September 16th, Fairbank Community Center, 40 Fairbank Road, Sudbury. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Although available on Amazon Prime, this is an amazing opportunity to view the film with a gathering of regional community members, the filmmaker and cast members.

Recovery City is “a raw exploration of what it means to be in recovery as seen through the eyes of four women whose lives share a common thread: addiction. In the working class city of Worcester, Massachusetts, Christine fights to regain custody of her young children while grappling with a traumatic past, and battling stigma from the very systems that are designed to help her. Bridget, who found recovery while in prison now facilitates peer-led support meetings for women. On the frontlines, recovery coaches Janis and Rebecca navigate the city’s toughest corners offering support and trying to save lives. In this portrait of resilience, grit, and camaraderie, the women use their lived experience to lift up those still struggling while refusing to give up hope."

This event is free and open to Bedford community members. Bedford is a partner in the Great Meadows Substance Awareness for Everyone (SAFE) Collaborative.

To register, click the following link: https://tinyurl.com/recoverycitygmphc

08/06/2026

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) announced today that West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquito traps in communities nearby to Bedford. There have been no human cases of WNV identified in Massachusetts to date. The risk of WNV in Bedford has increased to moderate. Click the link to learn more:

August 6th, 2026 - The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) announced today that West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquito traps in communities nearby to Bedford. There have been

07/15/2026

Smoke from wildfires can impact air quality thousands of miles away. Poor air quality can affect anyone, but can particularly affect children, teens, older adults, people who work outdoors, and those with allergies, heart disease, or lung disease (like asthma). Staying up to date on local air quality information is important in order to make decisions about what actions to take. Click the link to learn more.

AIR QUALITY: HOW TO STAY INFORMEDSmoke from wildfires can impact air quality thousands of miles away. Poor air quality can affect anyone, but can particularly affect children, teens, older adults, peo

07/10/2026

Thank you to our many donor partners who provide fresh produce weekly to our residents at the Bedford Food Bank! Our dedicated volunteer crew helps put it all together! Gaining Ground The Greater Boston Food Bank Boston Area Gleaners

07/08/2026

If you have an EBT Card you have access to hundreds of free / discounted admissions this summer thanks to the Mass Cultural Council.

Check out the participating partners here: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/ebt-card-to-culture-organizations

07/07/2026

The Great Meadows Public Health Collaborative is hosting a regional educational program, titled Ticks & Mosquitos: How to Stay Safe This Summer, at the Goodnow Public Library in Sudbury on 7/14 from 6:30pm-7:30pm. There will be live insects and interactive demonstrations. Bedford residents of all-ages are welcome to attend this regional event! For more details, please see the flyer below and click here to register: https://goodnowlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tick-talk/

07/06/2026

The Bedford Health Department continues to be a “Partner in Prevention” with IMPACT Melanoma and Emerson Health to increase awareness about the seriousness of skin cancer, prevention methods, and benefits of early detection. As part of this initiative, free public sunscreen dispensers have been placed at Depot Park, Sabourin Field, and the tot-lot playground on the Town Campus. Click the link to learn more.
https://www.bedfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6664/IMPACT-Melanoma-2026-FINAL

06/29/2026

In response to the Extreme Heat Watch for Weds July 1st - Sat July 4th, an additional Cooling Center has been opened in the Police Department's Training Rm at 2 Mudge Way from 8am-8pm. Click the link to learn more about Bedford's Cooling Centers and heat safety: https://www.bedfordma.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/740