Michael P. Hirsh, M.D., Medical Director
Soloe Dennis, M.S., M.E.P., Director
The City of Worcester Division of Public Health is the first nationally accredited health department in Massachusetts as well as the only multi-jurisdictional accredited health department in the country.
The Public Health Division is the lead agency of the Central MA Regional Public Health Alliance (CMRPHA). The CMRPHA is a coalition of four municipalities (Towns of Grafton, Shrewsbury, and West Boylston and the City of Worcester) working cooperatively to create and sustain a viable, cost-effective, and labor-efficient regional public health alliance. Services offered include community health, environmental health, emergency preparedness, nursing and epidemiology.
Personnel from the Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project (CMMCP) are tentatively planning to be in Worcester on July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 to respond to mosquito-related concerns from City residents.
Posted: Thursday 06/27/24
The City of Worcester invites the public and media to join the City of Worcester Department of Health and Human Services Thursday, June 27, 2024, to learn more about the Fitness in the Parks Summer Series program.
Posted: Monday 06/24/24
City Manager Eric D. Batista announced Thursday the allocation of $1.5M American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars to fund youth employment opportunities in the city.
Posted: Thursday 06/20/24
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We are currently monitoring the Coronavirus situation and will provide further updates as needed. We encourage you to check out the following information from the State of Massachusetts and the CDC.
Practice the 5 D's of mosquito protection during the months when mosquitoes are most active - Dress, DEET, Dusk, Dawn and Drain.
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