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Did you miss the class in Provincetown last month? Here is another option:
06/06/2026

Did you miss the class in Provincetown last month? Here is another option:

Learn how to recognize choking emergencies and how to respond. Whether you’re a restaurant worker, caregiver, or simply want to be prepared, this hands‑on class gives you the knowledge and confidence to act fast when every second counts. At the Wellfleet Health Department June 11th at 1pm. To register please fill out the form at https://forms.office.com/g/guqaXw1NGh

Summer health and safety reminders:
06/05/2026

Summer health and safety reminders:

Provincetown folks are welcome to this HHW collection event:
06/03/2026

Provincetown folks are welcome to this HHW collection event:

Outer Cape residents: Your Household Hazardous Waste Collection is this Saturday!

If you've been meaning to clean out the garage, basement, shed, or under the sink, now's the time.

🗓 Saturday, June 6
🕘 9 AM to Noon
📍 Wellfleet Transfer Station

This collection is open to residents of:
✔️ Provincetown
✔️ Truro
✔️ Wellfleet

Bring items such as:
🎨 Oil paints and solvents
🚗 Automotive and marine products
🧴 Household cleaners
🌱 Lawn and garden chemicals
🌡 Mercury-containing items

Proper disposal helps protect Cape Cod's drinking water and keeps potentially dangerous materials out of the trash.

⚠️ Before you load up the car, check what's accepted and what's not. Visit www.loveyourlocalwater.org for your town's brochure, accepted items, and collection information.

Let's clear the clutter and protect the Cape we love.

Tis the season:
06/03/2026

Tis the season:

🌭Cape Cod, let's talk grill safety.

Be honest...

How many of you are still using the "poke it and hope" method to see if burgers are done?

Because grill marks are not a food safety strategy.

Summer means cookouts, beach parties, graduation celebrations, and backyard BBQs. But warm weather and outdoor cooking can also create the perfect conditions for foodborne illness if food isn't handled safely.

Did you know?

✔️ Turkey burgers aren't done when they "look done." They need to hit 165°F before they earn a spot on your plate.

✔️ Those beautiful grill marks? Great for Instagram. Not great for checking doneness.

✔️ Bacteria consider 40°F to 140°F perfect patio weather.

✔️ If the potato salad has been enjoying the sunshine longer than your beach towel, it's probably time to let it go. 😬

Our Nutrition & Food Safety team put together some simple tips to help keep your family and guests safe this summer, whether you're grilling burgers, seafood, vegetables, or smoking meat.

Read the blog here https://loom.ly/yZE1nZ8

Because summer memories should end with sunsets and s'mores... not food poisoning.

We're more active in warmer weather and so are ticks. As we spend time outdoors, here are some steps to prevent tick-rel...
06/02/2026

We're more active in warmer weather and so are ticks. As we spend time outdoors, here are some steps to prevent tick-related illnesses:

- Use EPA-registered insect repellents.
- Check yourself for ticks. Make sure to check in and around hair, under the arms, inside the belly button, on the back of knees, between the legs and around the waist. Shower soon after being outdoors.
- If you do find yourself with a tick attached to your skin, removal is easy and can be done without seeking medical attention. See link in comments for more information on how to remove a tick.

Pets can also be susceptible to tick bites and tick-related illnesses:

- Check pets that go outdoors daily for ticks.
- If you find a tick on your pet, remove it right away. The longer the tick is attached, the more likely it is to pass along germs that can make pets and people sick.
- If you plan to use a tick prevention product, talk with a veterinarian to determine the safest and most effective choice for your pet.

For more information about tick as well as mosquito risk reduction, go to https://www.provincetown-ma.gov/1271/Arbovirus-Information

BE FAST reminder:
06/02/2026

BE FAST reminder:

During a stroke, every minute counts. If you think someone may be having a stroke, B.E. F.A.S.T.

B—Balance Loss

Ask the person if they are feeling off-balance or dizzy.

E—Eye (Vision) Changes

Ask the person if they have trouble seeing normally.

F—Face

Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A—Arms

Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

S—Speech

Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?

T—Time: If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 immediately.

Learn more about the signs and symptoms of stroke: www.cdc.gov/stroke/signs-symptoms/index.html.

Metabolic syndrome involves having unhealthy conditions that increase your risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke and Ty...
06/01/2026

Metabolic syndrome involves having unhealthy conditions that increase your risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes, such as high BP, cholesterol and/or elevated blood sugar levels. Each condition is treatable with lifestyle changes and/or medication.
For a deeper dive, go to https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10783-metabolic-syndrome

Here ye: It's June in Provincetown!
06/01/2026

Here ye: It's June in Provincetown!

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260 Commercial Street
Provincetown, MA
02657

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 12pm

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+15084877020

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