westfield board of health Archives

Health Bulletin: Omicron underscores need to take COVID seriously

WESTFIELD PUBLIC HEALTH WEEKLY BULLETIN By Juanita Carnes FNP, Board of Health chair Omicron is the 15th letter of the Greek alphabet....

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Mask mandate may return as COVID infections rise

WESTFIELD — The Board of Health may vote to implement a mask mandate in public spaces in Westfield next week as the...

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Health Bulletin: Fear of needles no reason to evade jab

WESTFIELD PUBLIC HEALTH WEEKLY BULLETIN By Juanita Carnes FNP, Board of Health chair Trypanophobia is the extreme fear of medical procedures that...

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Health Bulletin: Responses to COVID-19 yield gratitude, worry

WESTFIELD PUBLIC HEALTH WEEKLY BULLETIN By Juanita Carnes FNP, Board of Health chair Thanksgiving is an American holiday centered around a harvest...

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Health Bulletin: ‘Indomitable spirit’ drives fight against pandemics

WESTFIELD PUBLIC HEALTH WEEKLY BULLETIN By Juanita Carnes FNP, Board of Health chair Proud and happy to see the Department of Public...

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Letter: City must be more active fighting COVID-19

Editor’s note: Westfield resident Sandra Mackler asked that we print this letter, addressed to the Westfield Board of Health. I attended the...

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Health Bulletin: Much to be thankful for in pandemic response

WESTFIELD PUBLIC HEALTH WEEKLY BULLETIN By Juanita Carnes FNP, Board of Health chair November is National Gratitude Month, encouraging our country to...

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Health Bulletin: Influenza, COVID-19 both pose risks in winter

WESTFIELD PUBLIC HEALTH WEEKLY BULLETIN By Juanita Carnes FNP, Board of Health chair Welcome November, which brings colder temperatures, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving...

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