Cambridge Public Health Department

02/11/2026

Here's our public health updates for this week:
- MA Department of Public Health launches a new way to report food-related illnesses.

- Our health department has two new report published: Annual Communicable Disease Report 2025 and our FY25 Annual Report!

https://www.cambridgepublichealth.org/public-health-updates-as-of-1-28-2026-2/

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CPHD Publishes Annual Communicable Disease Report The 2025 edition of the Cambridge Communicable Disease Report is now available. This document reports cases of COVID, flu and other respiratory illnesses; vector- borne and food-borne illnesses; and other reportable diseases among Cambridge residents...

02/10/2026

Take care of your heart this American Heart Month. Get your blood pressure and your cholesterol checked.

https://www.challiance.org/services-programs/primary-care/hypertension

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02/06/2026

It's extremely cold this weekend. Make sure to limit your time outside and wear layers when you go outside.

Also check City of Cambridge (Official) snow center for weather updates since we are likely to get snow this weekend as well.

https://www.cambridgema.gov/snow

An Extreme Cold Warning and Cold Weather Advisory have been issued for Saturday night's dangerous wind chills. For the interior, wind chills down to 30 below are possible. For eastern MA and RI, wind chills down to -20F are possible. Limit outdoor exposure in these conditions.

02/04/2026

Coming soon! Our Health Promotion Mini-Grant Program is awarding up to $20,000 in total funding to support local projects that promote health across our community. Apply for a mini-grant in Healthy Eating & Physical Activity or Youth Wellness and bring your project vision to life.

Application opens: March 3, 2026

Live info sessions: March 10 (9:30 a.m.) & March 12 (4 p.m.)

Application deadline: April 3, 2026

Learn more at cambridgepublichealth.org/services/mini-grants

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02/03/2026

Your immune system virus hunters are ready to protect you - help them out with a flu vaccine! There's high flu activity in Massachusetts. It's not too late to get the flu vaccine (shot or nasal spray). Getting a flu vaccine can protect you from getting sick from the flu or reduce how severe your flu sickness will be. Visit vaccinefinder.org to get your flu vaccine!

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02/02/2026

With high levels of flu going around and at least six more weeks of winter, there's still time to get a flu vaccine!

You can find a location near you using vaccinefinder.org.

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02/02/2026

It's Black History Month! This year marks 100 years of celebrating black history in the month of February. Dr. Carter G. Woodson, known as the father of Black history, pioneered Negro History Week in 1926. He envisioned a weeklong celebration to encourage teaching of Black history in public schools.

Dr. Woodson designated the second week of February as Negro History Week. Why? Because it coincided with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln on February 12 and Frederick Douglass on February 14.

Did you know that in addition to earning a master's degree from the University of Chicago, Dr. Woodson became the second Black American, after W.E.B. Du Bois, to obtain a Ph.D. degree from Harvard University?

Learn more about Carter G. Woodson: https://naacp.org/find-resources/history-explained/civil-rights-leaders/carter-g-woodson

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02/02/2026

Happy to all who celebrate and....also to those who don't. 😅

Stay with www.ready.gov/winter-Ready

Groundhog Day has arrived and once again, meteorologists all over the country may be grimacing as our furry forecaster takes center stage. Although he’s very cute and surly, Phil has maintained a 30% accuracy over the past decade. But we’re just here to report the facts—shadow or no shadow—not his merit as a meteorologist.

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow today. If he’s right, keep those coats and gloves out and hunker down for another six weeks of winter weather. We’re pulling out the hot cocoa as we speak.

See Phil’s past predictions and the climate data that followed his prognostication: http://bit.ly/GroundhogsAndClimate

01/30/2026

Need emotional, mental health, or substance use help? Visit or call the Community Behavioral Health Center. Call the 24-Hour Access Line at 833-222-2030.

In challenging times, many of us feel isolated, scared, anxious or depressed. If these feelings are affecting the way you live your life, the CHA Community Behavioral Health Center can help. Visit our walk-in urgent care centers in Cambridge or Malden, or call our 24-hour line (833-222-2030). For emotional crisis, substance use, referrals and more, visit www.challiance.org/cbhc.

01/29/2026

We have a cold weather advisory starting today (1/29) from 7 p.m. till Friday at 11 a.m. It's expected that we have very cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero. 🥶 Remember to dress in layers, cover all exposed skin, limit time outdoors, and bring pets indoors.

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/extreme-cold-safety-tips



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01/28/2026

Check out our Public Health Updates (1/28/2026) to stay up to date on public health news and developments: https://www.cambridgepublichealth.org/public-health-updates-as-of-1-28-2026/

- American Red Cross Blood Donors is reporting severe blood supply shortage. Donors are urged to make appointments to donate blood/platelets to help ensure that lifesaving medical procedures are not delayed.

- As of January 27, the South Carolina Department of Public Health has reported 789 measles cases in that state. Everyone 12 months and older should be fully vaccinated against measles, a highly infectious illness.

- Despite declining numbers, there is still significant flu activity in . It’s not too late to get vaccinated to help prevent serious illness. Visit vaccinefinder.org to find a convenient location.

- Massachusetts residents facing challenges as health insurance premiums increase: Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee is an “official” MA Health Connector Navigator organization ready to help with insurance issues. CEOC’s state-certified staff can answer questions, assess eligibility and options, and even help you apply for insurance.

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Look for a recap of important public health information every other week.

01/27/2026

Our next Narcan Distribution event is Tuesday, February, 10, from 1 to 3 p.m. We'll be handing out free Narcan, test strips, CPR face shields, and other harm reduction materials at the Central Square Branch of the Cambridge Public Library. Join us!

https://www.cambridgepublichealth.org/events/narcan-distribution-event-8/

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