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The WDPH is committed to protecting and improving the well-being of our great city. We'll keep you informed with all of Worcester's most up to date health info!

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Black Maternal Health Week is less than ONE week away!💜
Don't forget to register for our upcoming events supporting maternal wellness and community care in Worcester! ✨
Swipe to learn more ➡️
#blackmaternalhealthweek #maternalhealthmatters

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Women with doula support experience better outcomes. 💜

Lower C-sections, less stress, more support.

✨ With doula services now covered by MassHealth, care is more accessible than ever.

#WorldDoulaWeek #MaternalHealth #DoulaSupport

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🤝CALL FOR DONATIONS

💜Support Woo Mama’s Wellness Day & Black Maternal Health Week

On April 11th 10am-2:30pm we’re collecting baby + maternal care items to uplift local families.
🔗 https://t.co/HxsLBqNHXD

Every donation counts ✨
#BlackMaternalHealth #MaternalHealthMatters

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🤝Vendors & Community Organizations!

Join us for two powerful events:
📅 Woo Mamas Wellness Day- April 11
📅 Black Maternal Health Week Summit- April 13

✨ Share resources & connect with families
👉 Sign up to table today!
💬 https://t.co/DQZRfTpg2J

#BlackMaternalHealthWeek

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🌟Nominate a Black Maternal Health Champion!

💜Know someone making a difference in Black maternal health?

We’re honoring 1 individual + 1 organization uplifting families!

🏆 Recognized at Woo Mamas event April 11

💬Nominate: https://t.co/TmRINOwmeL

#BlackMaternalHealthWeek

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Mark your calendars for our second event of the week!

💜Black Maternal Health Week Summit: “Rooted in Justice & Joy”
🗓April 13
⏰10AM-1:30PM

Join us for powerful conversations on Black maternal health. Connect, learn, & uplift!
#BlackMaternalHealthWeek #MaternalHealthMatters

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✨Join us as we kick off Black Maternal Health Week 2026 with our WooMamas Event! You don’t want to miss it!

💛 Woo Mamas Wellness Day
🗓 April 11
⏰ 10AM-2:30PM

Connect, support, and celebrate Black maternal health in Worcester!

#BlackMaternalHealthWeek #RootedinJusticeandJoy

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"Veterans kept their promise...Now it’s our turn."

Worcester Veterans Services Director Dr. Joe Robinson co-authored an op-ed with @SenMarkey for @masslivenews highlighting challenges faced by veterans, as well as progress that's been achieved.

https://t.co/DzDwjL0ub2

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The City of Worcester Division of Public Health (WDPH) has relaunched its Academic Health Collaborative, offering flexible, hands-on internships to undergraduate and graduate students and recent graduates.

Learn more: https://t.co/l2Q5J0bGQI

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The Central Massachusetts Regional Public Health Alliance (CMRPHA) announced that effective June 30, 2025, CMRPHA will be discontinued.

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Free COVID and Flu vaccine clinic
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Clínica gratuita de vacunación contra el COVID
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Clínica gratuita de vacinação contra COVID

Sunday, Dec. 8, 2-5 p.m., African Cultural and Community Center, 870 Main St., Worcester

Register: https://t.co/280vXuNmqu

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Over the past six months there has been a rise in “walking pneumonia” among young children, and health officials are monitoring. Anyone who is sick should stay home from work or school.

Use these tips to prevent spread and stay healthy, and learn more at https://t.co/ELej6KumCb

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The City of Worcester Veterans Service Division and Veterans Inc. is hosting the 71st annual Veterans Day Ceremony and 106th Observance of Armistice Day on Monday, Nov. 11 with events from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Learn more: https://t.co/A3DAsW7qcm

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Today and every day we honor those who have bravely served our country. Thank you for your service.

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NEW TIME!

Tomorrow is the @ShrewsburyMAGov Medication Take Back event. Hosted by @shrewsburymapd at the Shrewsbury Senior Center (98 Maple Ave.) from 9 am - 12 pm.

The event is free, anonymous, and open to the public for safe and proper medication disposal. No sharps accepted.

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Community partnerships are key to preventing and overcoming public health challenges.

This event celebrated Worcester’s Health Heroes during the COVID-19 pandemic and reminds us that when we work together, we win together. Keep connecting, stay connected!
https://t.co/xhfHfVrBzh

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The Department of Emergency Communications & Management is soliciting public feedback and input as the department works to update its Hazard Mitigation Plan.

A meeting will be held Oct. 28 at 1 p.m. at the Worcester Senior Center and via Zoom.

More info: https://t.co/5rqLBw3eIa

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1 in 8 women who have given birth recently experience symptoms of postpartum depression.

Use this resource for symptoms, risk factors, and treatment, and learn more at https://t.co/rW9RCaRKpf

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On behalf of the Veterans Services Division, the public is invited to attend the dedication of the Massachusetts Vietnam Interactive Memorial, in honor of the men and women who served.

Next Thursday, Oct. 31 at 11 am in partnership with @wteagles and the Mass. Vietnam Veterans.

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Infant mortality is the death of an infant before their first birthday.

Learn more, including common causes and grief resources, at https://t.co/wYJkHhgcUW