SEMA Public Health

04/23/2026

A person with measles visited Terminal C at Logan Airport shortly after midnight on Tuesday, April 14. We are working with local partners to identify and notify those who may have been exposed. Unvaccinated individuals who have been exposed should contact their health care provider immediately.

• The person traveled to Boston on JetBlue Airways flight 470.
• The flight departed Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on Monday, April 13 at 8:54 p.m.

Anyone who spent time in Boston Logan Airport Terminal C between 12 - 2:30 a.m. on April 14 may have been exposed to measles. There are no other known exposure points in Boston at this time.

Unvaccinated individuals who have been exposed should contact their health care provider immediately. Unvaccinated exposed individuals need to avoid public places (school, work, public transit, stores, etc.) and monitor for symptoms for 21 days (through May 5, 2026).

It is never too late for children or adults to get the measles vaccine and for the vaccine to be effective, even if they are past the age recommended by doctors. We urge all those who do not know their measles immunization status to get vaccinated with at least one dose of the MMR vaccine. Vaccination is the best way we can protect ourselves and our community.

Health care providers who suspect measles should call their local health department or Massachusetts Department of Public Health immediately at 617-983-6800 for recommendations and testing guidance.

Learn more at boston.gov/measles.

04/22/2026

The New Bedford Health Department is seeking a Massachusetts-licensed Dental Hygienist for a contracted, part-time position to deliver the Health and Oral Wellness in Schools (HOWS) Program within New Bedford Public Schools. The program provides school-based oral health screenings, preventive services, and oral health education to help students achieve and maintain a healthy smile and strong overall well-being. Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. To learn more and express your interest, visit: https://redcap.newbedford-ma.gov/redcap/surveys/?s=ELTM8AXNR3
[IMAGE DESCRIPTION] Join our Team: Dental Hygienist. This part-time contracted position will provide school-based oral health screenings, preventative care, and education to help students achieve and maintain a healthy smile through the Health and Oral Wellness in Schools Program. Graphic of a megaphone; Logo for the New Bedford Health Department.

04/22/2026

The Town of Fairhaven has been made aware of a fraudulent email circulating that appears to come from the Planning Commission regarding a “Settlement of Application Approval Fee” for a property.

This email is NOT legitimate.

The message instructs recipients to:

Request invoice settlement details
Send payment via wire transfer
Return a wire receipt by email
These are common tactics used in scams.

Important Reminders:

The Town of Fairhaven does NOT request payments via wire transfer through email.
Official invoices and payment instructions are handled through verified Town channels only.
Always verify payment requests by contacting the department directly using known, official contact information.
If you receive a similar email:

Do not respond or send payment
Do not click any links or download attachments

04/16/2026

Our Monthly Wellness Clinic series continues in Acushnet tomorrow (4/17) at the Parting Ways building from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Stop by for a blood pressure screening, car seat safety check, or for a quick lifesaving skills training!

Tomorrow (Friday 2/20), our public health nurses will be in Acushnet on the second floor of the Parting Ways Building from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for our monthly wellness clinic. Stop on by!
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No-Cost Acushnet Public Health Wellness Clinic. Walk-ins welcome. Health education, car seat safety checks, blood pressure screenings, Stop the Bleed training, flu vaccines (in-home service available), Narcan/naloxone training & distribution. Third Fridays of the month, 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM Board of Health Office Parting Ways Building 130 Main Street, Acushnet MA 02743. Logo for SEMA Public Health

04/15/2026

We will be conducting our free monthly wellness clinic at the Fairhaven Recreation Center tomorrow from 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM!

🚨 Happening this week at Fairhaven Rec! 🚨

The Fairhaven Public Health Wellness Clinic will be at the Fairhaven Recreation Center this Thursday from 8:30 AM–10:30 AM.

This no-cost, walk-in clinic offers:
• Health education
• Car seat safety checks
• Blood pressure screenings
• Stop the Bleed training
• Flu vaccines
• Narcan/Naloxone training & distribution

No appointment needed — just stop by.

📍 Fairhaven Recreation Center
227 Huttleston Ave, Fairhaven, MA 02719

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with friends, neighbors, and family.

04/15/2026

Acushnet Complete Streets Public Meeting & Online Feedback

The Town of Acushnet has developed a draft Complete Streets Prioritization Plan, identifying 30 potential projects to improve walking, biking, and driving throughout town. Think new sidewalks, crosswalk enhancements, intersection improvements, traffic calming, and bike amenities, to name a few! Join us for a public meeting on Wednesday, April 29 from 6:00–7:30 PM at the Acushnet Police Station Conference Room (64 Middle Road), with a brief presentation at 6:15 PM. Review the proposed projects, share your feedback, and help shape priorities for future improvements. Can’t attend? Explore the projects and provide input online here: https://tinyurl.com/AcushnetCSPP

04/13/2026

On April 28th at 12:30 PM, the Southeastern Regional Planning & Economic Development District will be present to engage with members of the public in order to better understand the needs of Southeastern Massachusetts residents in the areas of healthy food access, healthy aging, and transportation.

A broad range of survey responses will provide valuable insight into the diverse experiences, needs, and priorities of local residents. These responses will help inform current and future projects, as well as guide the agency’s programs, services, and funding priorities over the coming years.

Below is the Healthy Living Survey, as well as an informational flyer. We hope this material provides additional information on the importance of the Healthy Living Survey, and we kindly ask that anyone who can fill out the survey would be greatly appreciated. The survey will be open until early June.

https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/cea7e06eea314b559b18baeaa821e699

04/10/2026

Heads up New Bedford: MassDOT is closing the New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge this weekend and again on May 1 for repairs. Details from MassDOT:

04/10/2026

If you think you got sick from something you ate, let public health officials know by using Report My Meal: ow.ly/la6w50YCZjQ

DPH has a new online system for reporting foodborne illness. If you think you got sick from something you ate, let public health officials know by using Report My Meal: ow.ly/la6w50YCZjQ

04/08/2026

04/06/2026

We are hiring! Join the New Bedford Health Department as a Resource Coordinator / Outreach & Training Liaison. Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply (Spanish-speaking preferred). To read the full job description and to apply, visit https://tylerweb2.newbedford-ma.gov/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=1667&sreq=1&form=CITY&desc=RESOURCE%20COORDINATOR
[IMAGE DESCRIPTION] Join our Team: Resource Coordinator. This position will focus on expanding outreach in multiple languages, providing harm-reduction education and resources, and coordinating the organization of the Health Department outreach and training efforts. Graphic of a megaphone; Logo for the New Bedford Health Department.