Brockton News: Health & Environment
Brockton Hospital/Signature Healthcare Re-Opening August 13!
Mayor Robert Sullivan has issued the following statement about this momentous occasion: The reopening of Signature Healthcare/Brockton Hospital is great news for Brocktonians and all who utilize the medical services offered at this facility. The 10-alarm fire in February 2023 left a significant void in the area’s healthcare system, and the hospital coming back online…Read More
PUBLIC HEALTH ANNOUNCEMENT
THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT PUBLIC HEALTH ANNOUNCEMENT Massachusetts Department of Public health has notified Brockton Health Department that specimens collected from mosquitoes from the City have tested positive for the West Nile Virus (WNV)! This virus can cause severe illness in humans if they become infected, and symptoms ranging from high fever, stiff neck,…Read More
Keep Warm, Keep Safe
Chief Brian Nardelli and State Fire Marshal Ostroskey Urge Residents to Keep Warm, Keep Safe this Winter Keep Warm Keep Safe Press Release Keep Warm Keep Safe SlideshowRead More
Guidance for COVID-19 Update 09-15-22
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide updated protocols and to be a reference for City of Brockton employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. These guidelines are intended to help ensure the health and safety of both the public and City employees. Guidelines for the COVID-19 Pandemic Masks are required to be worn inside of…Read More
Monkeypox Information
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West Nile Virus in Brockton
Early on Wednesday and Thursday morning, September 7th and 8th, between 2 AM and 6 Am (weather permitting), Plymouth County Mosquito Control will conduct truck-based spraying in the Campello section of Brockton. No special precautions are necessary during or after the spray. Plymouth County Mosquito Control ProjectRead More
COVID-19 Testing Registration
Book your appointment here: https://curative.com/sites/35794 Here is the schedule for testing: 5 days per week Tuesdays through Saturdays Tuesdays-Thursdays-Saturdays: 8:30 AM through 12:30 PM Wednesdays & Fridays: 1:00 through 5:00 PMRead More
West Nile Virus Information
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has announced for this season the "First West Nile Virus-Positive Mosquito Sample." in a Town near us. Through bites, this mosquito can infect humans with the virus that causes Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), which can be a serious illness. Therefore, Mayor Sullivan and the Board of Health are urging…Read More