The Department of Health and Environment was established in 1926 to provide regional efficiencies throughout the 15 towns of Barnstable County, while supporting the autonomy of local boards of health. The Department provides a diversity of services that promote public health and environmental protection, from emergency planning, to monitoring of water, land, and air, to disease prevention, inspectional services, and even the practical application of providing loans for septic system repair and replacement. The physical and mental well-being of Barnstable County’s residents, alongside protection of our sensitive ecosystems, are our top priorities.
By Parker Mumford, Jun 4, 2025 EASTHAM — For the past month, clinics across Cape Cod have been offering free measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccinations. Measles — which had been eliminated […]
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This award will fund the installation of 25 urine diversion (UD) systems in nitrogen-impaired watersheds in Falmouth. June 9, 2025 (Barnstable, MA) – The Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment’s […]
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In 1920, C-E.A. Winslow defined public health as “the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, […]
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The June 2025 issue of Wicked Wellness is here! This monthly flyer is inspired by relevant health awareness themes. Each edition discusses an important health topic, with helpful exercise tips […]
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As Cape Cod’s much anticipated beach season gets underway, Barnstable County’s Department of Health and Environment is preparing to monitor the region’s marine and freshwater beaches—just as we’ve done for […]
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Article by Paul Benson, Provincetown Independent PROVINCETOWN — On the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, the traditional kickoff of summer on Cape Cod, an alert went out from the Dept. […]
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