Tierney Flaherty

Dorchester native, proud Mattapan resident. IGR @healthyboston. Tweets are my own.

[Boston Public Health Commission @HealthyBoston]

Kratom products are not approved by federal regulators as safe or effective. There are serious health risks associated with these commonly misused substances.

If you are a Boston resident in need of treatment for misuse of these substances, call 311. https://t.co/bMrgRj78zx

[Boston Public Health Commission @HealthyBoston]

Reduce your risk of contracting West Nile Virus by taking steps to avoid mosquito bites. We encourage residents to take these precautions as the risk of West Nile Virus in the city remains high.

Learn more at https://t.co/swaM2t4dbh. https://t.co/cnOhIx3AQU

[Boston EMS @BOSTON_EMS]

Bring who you are to who we are. Boston EMS is hiring EMTs.
🔹 Starting Pay: $36/hour
🔹 Residency Requirement: Currently suspended
🔹 Comprehensive training + career advancement

https://t.co/NLE36Fw3pR.

[Isaac Chotiner @IChotiner]

New Interview: https://t.co/bhkSkpoKYG

[Boston Public Health Commission @HealthyBoston]

A person with measles visited Boston. We're working with local partners to notify those who may have been exposed to measles. Unvaccinated individuals who have been exposed should contact their healthcare provider immediately.

Learn more at https://t.co/ygLo0IBhw1.

[BGCDorchester @BGCDorchester]

We're hosting a Formal Clothing & Accessories Drive from June 2-11 for our upcoming Night to Shine! 👗👔 Consider donating new/gently used items to help members look & feel their best. Drop off at Marr Club 35 Deer St. More info: Erin [email protected] #WeAreDorchester

[Boston EMS @BOSTON_EMS]

Are you interested in a career at Boston EMS but you’re not an EMT yet? Start your journey with us! Applications are now open for the #BostonEMS Cadet Program, where you learn while you earn your EMT certification. Apply today: https://t.co/q9jT4Gcbft

[Boston EMS @BOSTON_EMS]

🚑 We're Hiring! 🚑

Ready to make a difference as an EMT with #BostonEMS? Apply today: https://t.co/ujd5osRF4q
🔹 Starting pay: $35/hour
🔹 Residency requirement: Suspended
🔹 Comprehensive training & career growth opportunities
Questions? Email us at [email protected]

[Boston Public Health Commission @HealthyBoston]

Free flu & COVID-19 vaccine clinics:
• February 11, 3-7 p.m., at BCYF Hyde Park
• February 12, 4-8 p.m., at BCYF Marshall

No appointment needed. Please bring your insurance card with you. If you aren't insured, you can still receive free vaccinations. https://t.co/SIlIOcB0c0

[Boston Public Health Commission @HealthyBoston]

New data show a 39% decrease in opioid-related overdose deaths from May to August 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Data show significant decreases among Black and Latinx residents who experienced a 56% and 28% decrease, respectively. https://t.co/aIBbgNHVXu

[Boston Public Health Commission @HealthyBoston]

Lost a family member to overdose? Boston’s Family Overdose Support Fund provides up to $5,000 to eligible families to help cover funeral costs, therapy, childcare, and legal services. Learn more and apply at https://t.co/SvOlUlRtcl.

#OpioidCrisis #FamilySupport #Boston

[Boston Public Health Commission @HealthyBoston]

We launched the Family Overdose Support Fund to support families who have lost loved ones to overdose. This direct financial assistance will make resources, such as bereavement counseling & childcare, more accessible to those most impacted by this crisis. https://t.co/fSPI5UxHhJ

[Boston Public Health Commission @HealthyBoston]

Signs posted around the Emerald Necklace remind you not to feed, touch, or remove birds from parks. We're tracking Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), or bird flu. Risk of human infection is currently low. Report sick, injured, or dead birds below. https://t.co/Gx24pkteIX

[Boston Public Health Commission @HealthyBoston]

Find free COVID-19 at-home test kits near you! Location hours may change due to holidays. Find locations and check availability at https://t.co/AFW2VlqS4m.

Questions? Call 617-343-1370 or email [email protected].

[Boston Public Health Commission @HealthyBoston]

Protect yourself and your loved ones from viral respiratory illnesses. Learn more about viral respiratory illness protection at https://t.co/SIlIOcB0c0.

#HealthyBoston #PublicHealth

[Boston Public Health Commission @HealthyBoston]

Congratulations to our first cohort of Behavioral Health Champions! These champions are building mental health capacity in their organizations to better support Boston's youth. Thank you to Health Resources in Action for bringing this program to life.

[Boston Public Health Commission @HealthyBoston]

You can use Open Enrollment to renew your current health plan or find a new one. Health Connector Open Enrollment is now through January 23, 2025. Our teams are here to help you and your loved ones.

Call the Mayor's Health Line at 617-534-5050 or visit https://t.co/OwCsr3vEX8.

[Boston Public Health Commission @HealthyBoston]

Find free COVID-19 at-home test kits near you! Location hours are subject to change due to holidays.

Click below to find locations and check availability. https://t.co/AFW2VlqS4m

[Boston Public Health Commission @HealthyBoston]

Free flu and COVID-19 vaccinations today, December 14, at BCYF Vine Street from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. If you have insurance, please bring your insurance card with you. If you are not insured, you can still receive free vaccinations.

#HealthyBoston #Boston https://t.co/SIlIOcAsms

[Boston Public Health Commission @HealthyBoston]

Free flu & COVID-19 vaccinations today, December 12, at BCYF Curtis Hall from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.

If you have insurance, please bring your insurance card with you. If you are not insured, you can still receive free vaccinations.

#HealthyBoston #Boston https://t.co/SIlIOcB0c0