North Shore Public Health Collaborative

Massachusetts is hosting seven World Cup matches and many fan events in June and July, and we are expecting hundreds of thousands of people to come to the area. Here are some tips to help you stay safe and healthy, whether you live here or are visiting! General Health and Safety Tips It is going to be hot out! Drink plenty of water throughout the day, even when you do not feel thirsty. Take breaks from the sun by going to shaded areas and air-conditioned spaces when possible. If you are...

Food Inspections Who is involved: Sanitarian Public Health Nurse Epidemiologist What we look for: We inspect all types of food establishments including restaurants, school cafeterias, food trucks, and more. The majority of a food inspection is speaking with kitchen staff and managers to assess knowledge of their food safety program and their ability to implement the food safety program. We focus on the 5 foodborne illness risk factors, as defined by the CDC, which are the most likely...

There are three human-biting tick species in Massachusetts. What do they look like? In what season(s) are they most commonly found? What illnesses can they carry? Blacklegged (Deer) Tick Click image to enlarge. Year-round Lyme disease Babesiosis Anaplasmosis Borrelia miyamotoi (hard tick relapsing fever) Powassan virus Lone Star Tick Click image to enlarge. Spring Summer Fall Alpha Gal Syndrome (red meat allergy) Ehrlichiosis Tularemia STARI American Dog Tick Click image to enlarge. Spring...

Our MassHealth Certified Application Counselors (CACs) can: Provide information about health care coverage options and programs offered by MassHealth and the Health Connector. Help you complete and submit applications or renewals. Work with you to provide required documentation when applying for or renewing coverage. Interact with MassHealth and the Health Connector on the status of your applications and renewals. Help you enroll in health and dental insurance plans. Hours: Wednesdays,...

The North Shore Public Health Collaborative and North Shore Mother Visiting Partnership are hosting a Community Baby Shower on Saturday, March 21, 2026. This free event will be held from 1:00 PM-3:00 PM at the Saltonstall School in Salem. All expecting parents and families on the North Shore are welcome. Register here! Registration is encouraged but not required. Click image to enlarge. Click image to enlarge. We are also collecting donations of baby and infant items, including: ...

The North Shore Public Health Collaborative will be hosting a series of flu vaccination clinics. Unless indicated below, these clinics are open to residents of all eight member communities: Beverly, Danvers, Lynn, Marblehead, Nahant, Peabody, Salem, and Swampscott. Note: Dates and times are subject to change based on vaccine availability. Check with your local health department for the most up-to-date information. Wednesday, September 17th | 10am-12pm Brooksby Farm, 54 Felton St. Peabody,...

Editor's Note: The following post was written by Michelle Simons, Opioid Settlement Funds Program Contractor for the Swampscott Health...

The North Shore Public Health Collaborative strives to advance health equity, eliminate health inequities, address social determinants...

In honor of National Public Health Week, the North Shore Public Health Collaborative staff put together a list of our favorite public...

Through a regional grant from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, the City of Peabody Division of Social Services is offering...

As the fall is quickly approaching, we are still seeing the transmission of COVID-19 within our community. According to...

Step 1: On this page, you can choose between three testing options for your tick. The voucher will cover the full cost of the Standard...