Peabody Health Department

06/01/2026

Summer's here! Stay safe from tick-borne diseases while you enjoy the outdoors.

05/27/2026

We are grateful to be part of such an important community initiative.

05/27/2026

Last call for FREE food safety training for North Shore residents and workers. Last sessions are Thursday, May 28 at 10 am (Spanish) and 2 pm (English). Sign up at https://www.tinurl.com/NSPHCfoodtraining

05/18/2026

The North Shore Public Health Collaborative’s free food safety training for local food handlers has kicked off, and there is still plenty of space for you to join us in upcoming sessions. Training is available in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Register at https://www.tinyurl.com/NSPHCfoodtraining.

05/11/2026

FREE food safety training for North Shore restaurant workers. This one-hour training will be offered in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Please register at www.tinyurl.com/NSPHCfoodtraining.

05/08/2026

While headlines about rare diseases can be alarming, it’s important to keep risk in perspective. Hantavirus infections remain very uncommon in Massachusetts and across the U.S., and the overall risk to the general public is low.

Hantavirus is primarily spread through contact with infected rodent droppings, urine, or saliva—most often when particles become airborne in enclosed or poorly ventilated spaces.

Simple precautions can further reduce risk:
• Avoid sweeping or vacuuming areas with rodent droppings
• Ventilate closed spaces (like sheds or cabins) before cleaning
• Use gloves and a disinfectant when cleaning up after rodents
• Seal gaps in homes to prevent rodent entry

For more information, including detailed recommendations on how to prevent rodent activity on your property and how to clean up droppings if needed, visit the linked document or contact us at [email protected].

Staying informed is your best approach.

https://www.cdc.gov/hantavirus/media/pdfs/2025/01/HantavirusBrochure-508.pdf?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

05/07/2026

With gratitude to our outstanding nursing team, we celebrate National Nurses Week! We are fortunate to have such skilled, compassionate and dedicated nursing staff in our community and in our schools, led by Public Health Nurse Brenda Wolff and School Nurse Leader Shayna Kinney-Dana.

It's Nurse Appreciation Week! We want to thank our Public Health Nurses for all they do to prevent disease and promote health across our communities.

05/06/2026

The Peabody Health Department is pleased to be able to participate in this FREE food safety training. If you live in the North Shore or work in one of our restaurants, you are welcome to attend! See flyers for registration link.

05/04/2026

05/01/2026

Start May Strong: Your Mental Health Toolkit + What’s New in BLOOM

May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a timely reminder to pause, check in, and prioritize how we’re really doing.

At BLOOM, we’re focused on whole-life wellness this month—supporting not just how you function, but how you feel. From emotional health and preventive care to mindful parenting and everyday well-being, we’re making support simple, accessible, and actionable.

Explore this month’s newsletter for expert-led resources, practical tools, and what’s new at BLOOM—designed to help you feel more grounded, supported, and in control.

Take a step forward with us.

Open the May Newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/bloomforall/may-2026-peabody