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2013-05-06 Fit City Boston Initiative to Make City’s Built Environment Healthier
2013-04-26 Residents Encouraged to Use Drug Take-Back Kiosks to Dispose of Unused or Expired Medication
2013-04-24 Media encouraged to take advantage of emotional support and counseling resources
2013-04-23 City opens drop-in center to provide continued emotional and mental health support during recovery from Marathon tragedy
2013-04-02 Boston Moves for Health’s first-ever flash mob promotes National Walking Day
2013-03-14 Boston Receives $200K Grant to Combat Domestic Violence Homicides
2013-03-07 Mayor Menino Releases 2012-2013 Health of Boston Report
2013-03-04 Mayor Menino Releases Results of 2012 Homeless Census
2013-03-02 Mayor Menino and the YMCA Announce Free Fitness Classes in March as Part of Boston Moves for Health
2013-02-05 Beat the Winter Blues and Head to the Beach with Boston Moves for Health’s New Workplace Wellness Challenge
2013-02-01 Boston Moves for Health to Honor City’s First Three Healthy Childcare Programs as Part of New Initiative
2013-01-09 Mayor Menino Declares Public Health Emergency as Flu Epidemic Worsens
2012-12-20 Nine Boston Public Schools Win Funding for Fitness Equipment by Increasing Students’ Physical Activity
2012-11-30 Partners HealthCare Helps Boston Students Learn to Manage Emotions and Resolve Conflicts
2012-11-27 Mayor Menino Announces Boston Moves for Health will Team with Weight Watchers for Innovative Pilot Program at Health Centers
2012-11-27 Collaboration between Rosie’s Place and Woods-Mullen Shelter strengthens safety net for city’s homeless women
2012-11-23 Public Health Commission to Host Health Forum in Codman Square
2012-11-08 NeighborCare Media Campaign Asks Residents to Make Community Health Centers Their First Stop
2012-10-12 Mayor Menino Honors Three Organizations with the 2012 Mayoral Prize in Primary Care
2012-10-09 Mayor Menino, Boston Moves for Health Kickoff Program to Increase Physical Activity in Boston Public Schools
2012-10-04 Boston Receives $4.6 Million Grant to Reduce Health Inequities with Focus on Obesity and Hypertension
2012-10-01 Boston EMS Notifies 57 Patients of Potential Exposure to Compromised Medications
2012-09-27 Another Human Case of West Nile Virus Confirmed in Boston Resident
2012-09-26 BPHC, South End Community Health Center Launch Addictions Treatment Pilot Project
2012-09-25 Another Human Case of West Nile Virus Confirmed in Boston Resident
2012-09-18 Second Human Case of West Nile Virus Confirmed in Boston Resident
2012-09-07 First Human Case of West Nile Virus Confirmed in Boston Resident
2012-08-31 By Popular Demand: Fitness on the Plaza Extended Through September
2012-08-30 Public Health Commission, Mayor Menino to Host Overdose Vigil Tonight
2012-08-24 Boston Health Officials Remind Residents to Continue Taking Precautions as State Elevates West Nile Virus Threat Level
2012-08-21 Boston Moves for Health Promotes Healthy Cooking at the Copley Square Farmers Market
2012-08-16 More than 100 Boston Students to Graduate from Summer Health Programs
2012-08-16 More Mosquito Pools Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Boston
2012-08-09 More Mosquito Pools Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Boston
2012-07-31 Additional Mosquito Pool Tests Positive for West Nile Virus in Boston
2012-07-26 Additional Mosquito Pools Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Boston
2012-07-26 Public Health Commission’s “Break-Up Summit 3.0” Gets More Than 250 Area Youth Talking About Handling Cheating and Healthy Break-Ups
2012-07-20 Partners HealthCare Donates Pedometers for Boston Youth to Track Their Activity as Part of Boston Moves for Health
2012-07-19 More Mosquito Pools Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Boston
2012-07-19 Mayor Menino, Red Sox Celebrate Boston Moves for Health at Fenway Park
2012-07-16 Mayor Menino Reminds Residents to Take Precautions as Summer Heat Continues this Week
2012-07-12 Second Mosquito Pool Tests Positive for West Nile Virus in Boston
2012-07-10 Fitness on the Plaza Expands with Free After-Work Bootcamp Classes
2012-07-06 Move for Health and Win a Chance to Throw Out the Ceremonial First Pitch at Fenway!
2012-06-30 Mayor Menino Celebrates Success of NeighborWalk Program as Part of Boston Moves for Health
2012-06-28 First West Nile Virus-Positive Mosquitoes Detected in Boston
2012-06-28 Statement of Mayor Thomas M. Menino on Supreme Court Decision to Uphold the Affordable Care Act
2012-06-23 Mayor Menino and partners highlight success of Kids Can’t Fly campaign
2012-06-19 Mayor Menino Reminds Residents to Take Precautions as Summer Heat Arrives this Week
2012-06-04 Mayor Menino Kicks off Fitness on the Plaza
2012-05-11 NeighborWalk Expands To Help More Boston Residents Get Outside and Get Active
2012-04-23 Mayor Menino Launches Boston Moves for Health, Million Pound Challenge
2012-03-28 City of Boston Receives $13.9 Million Ryan White Grant to Support HIV Services Throughout the Metropolitan Area
2012-03-06 Mayor Menino Announces Progress, Funding for NeighborCare to Promote Community Health Centers
2012-02-17 Ten Boston Hospitals Work Together to Reduce Consumption of Sugary Beverages Among Patients, Staff, Visitors
2012 02-09 Boston Teens Release Top 10 Healthy and Unhealthy Relationship Songs for 2011
2011 12-1 Boston Board of Health approves regulating e-cigarettes
2011 11-30 Mayor Menino Releases 2011 Health of Boston Report
2011 11-30 Public Health Commission to Co-Host Health Forum in Codman Square
2011 11-17 Mayor Menino Launches Tobacco-Free Hospitals Initiative During Great American Smokeout
2011 11-16 Mayor Menino Announces Nearly $10 Million in New Violence Prevention Funding
2011 11-07 Boston’s Municipal Election Preparations
2011 11-07 Public Health Commission to Host South Boston Town Meeting
2011 11-03 Mayor Menino Announces a Coordinated Effort to Improve Infant Health in Boston
2011 10-31 Mayor Menino to Announce Recipients of Mayoral Prize for Innovations in Primary Care
2011 10-28 Mayor Menino Unveils No-Smoking Signs in City’s “Tot Lots”
2011 10-25 Mayor Menino Reminds Everyone to Have a Safe and Happy Halloween
2011 10-18 Mayor Announces Free Flu Vaccination Clinic on October 26
2011 10-11 Mayor Menino Launches Smoke-Free Homes Registry, Public Awareness Campaign
2011 10-06 Boston Health Officials Announce First Influenza-Related Death this Fall
2011 09-28 Mayor Menino Launches Awareness Campaign on Human Trafficking
2011 09-16 Public Health Commission to Host “How Healthy is Hyde Park?” Forum
2011 09-08 Boston Board of Health gives preliminary approval to regulating e-cigarettes
2011 09-06 Mayor Menino, Boston Public Health Commission launch awareness campaign against sugary drinks
2011 08-30 Mayor Menino to host overdose vigil tomorrow
2011 08-17 Seventh Annual Book Bag Giveaway to Help 1,000 Boston Students Get Ready for School
2011 8-5 More Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Boston
2011 7-28 More Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Boston
2011 7-19 Mayor Menino and Boston Public Health to Host Second Break-Up Summit
2011 7-15 More West Nile Virus-Positive Mosquitoes Detected in Boston
2011 7-8 First West Nile Virus-Positive Mosquitoes Detected in Boston
2011 6-24 Boston Public Health Examines ER Visits Following Championship Games, Victory Parades
2011 06-03 Commission Reports New Case of Measles
2011 5-11 Mayor Menino Celebrates Greenhouse Opening
2011 5-10 Boston Public Health Conducting Follow-Up on 5 New Measles Cases
April is National Sexually Transmitted Disease Awareness Month
2011 4-7 Mayor Menino Issues Order to End Sugary Drink Sales on City Property
2011 4-4 Public Health Commission Provides Free Window Guards
2011 3-2 Second Measles Case Confirmed in Boston
2011 3-1 UMass Boston Faculty Member Suspected of Having Measles
2011 2-24 Public Health Commission to Hold 2nd Free Measles Vaccination Clinic
2011 01-21 Cold Weather Advisory
2011 01-13 Board of Health Approves Nail Salon Regulations
2011 01-11 Boston Sees Sharp Rise in Flu Activity
2010 12-21 Boston Public Health Releases Top 10 Lists of Healthy and Unhealthy Relationship Songs
2010 12-06 Public Health Commission Urges Residents to Get Vaccinated
2010 11-23 Public Health Commission Says Drinking Sends College Students to ER
2010 11-05 Mayor Menino Announces Winners of Mayoral Prize for Innovations in Primary Care
2010 11-01 Boston Public Health Commission to Hold Hearing on Proposed Nail Salon Regulation
2010 10-22 Cat in Dorchester Tests Positive for Rabies
2010 10-19 Health Commission to Offer Free Flu Vaccinations
2010 10-15 Mayor Menino and Public Health Commission's YouTube Contest Targets Youth Consumption of Sugary Beverages
2010 10-15 Mayor Menino Announces Justice Department Grant to Address Children’s Exposure to Violence
2010 10-12 Second Human Case of West Nile Virus Reported in Boston
2010 10-04 Public Health Commission to Host Health Forum in South End
2010 09-21 Raccoon Tests Positive for Rabies in Jamaica Plain
2010 09-21 Health Commission Urges Parents and Caregivers to
2010 09-17 Mayor Menino Announces Awareness Campaign on Health Disparities
2010 09-10 Mayor Menino Hosts US White House Drug Policy Director
2010 09-03 WNV-Positive Mosquitoes Detected in East Boston, Fenway, Roslindale, West Roxbury, and North and South Dorchester
2010 09-02 West Nile Virus-Positive Mosquitoes Found in Jamaica Plain
2010 08-31 West Nile Virus-Positive Mosquitoes Detected in Hyde Park, North Dorchester
2010 08-31 Mayor Issues Heat Advisory
2010 08-27 First Human Case of West Nile Virus Reported in Boston
2010 08-27 A Bird in Hand: Mayor Menino Shows off Boston’s New Food Source - The Long Island Chicken Farm
2010 08-20 More West Nile Virus-Positive Mosquitoes Found in Boston
2010 08-13 First WNV-positive Mosquitoes in Boston
2010 08-10 Mayor Menino Releases 2010 Health of Boston Report
2010 08-10 Boston Students Graduate from Summer Health Careers Program
2010 07-28 Violence Prevention Team Begins Street Outreach
2010 07-16 Commission Marks Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, July 17-24
2010 07-13 Commission to Host First-Ever Break-Up Summit
2010 07-09 Mayor Menino and HHS Secretary Sebelius Highlight New Obesity and Tobacco Prevention Projects
2010 06-29 Public Health Commission to Host “Families in Recovery Day”
2010 06-28 Mayor Menino Celebrates Last Day of School with Students and Families
2010 06-16 Mayor Menino Announces Youth Violence Prevention Campaign Developed by Boston Teens
2010 06-08 Health Commission Kicks Off Soda-Free Summer Challenge
2010 06-03 Health Commission Receives Nearly $300K Grant To Promote Racial Healing
2010 04-13 Mayor Menino announces $14 million in HIV/AIDS funding
2010 03-19 Mayor Menino Announces Major Public Health Initiative
2010 02-26 Review Completed of Boston EMS Dispatch Incident
2010 02-13 Mayor Menino Joins East Boston Community for Summit on Substance Abuse
2010 02-23 Boston Public Health reports sharp declines in salmonella cases among Asians
2010 01-25 Mayor Menino Appoints New EMS Chief
2010 01-20 Boston to host another round of free H1N1 flu vaccination clinics
2010 01-11 New report examines 2009 H1N1 Pandemic in Boston
2009 12-17 Commission Hosts 18th Annual Holiday Food Drive on Saturday
2009 12-08 Health Commission Announces New Funding to Help Residents with Asthma
2009 12-04 Commission says, "follow us’’
2009 12-02 Boston hosts first public H1N1 flu clinics
2009 12-01 Commission Unveils Nutrition Label for Rating Music
2009 11-10 Health Officials Announce First H1N1-Related Death in Boston This Fall
2009 11-05 Mayor Menino Appoints Dr. Joseph Betancourt to Board of Health
2009 10-28 Substance Abuse Bureau Receives National Award
2009 10-28 Mayor Menino Outlines Plans to Improve Primary Care
2009 10-21 Mayor Menino Outlines Boston’s H1N1 Vaccination Plans
2009 10-14 Mayor Menino Dedicates New Day Center for the Homeless
2009 09-24 Boston Hosts Free Flu Vaccine Clinics
2009 09-02 Boston Public Health Gets Top Honor for Disease Tracking
2009 08-21 Mayor Menino Convenes First-Ever Boston Flu Preparedness Summit
2009 08-17 Mayor Menino Announces Boston Influenza Preparedness Summit
2009 08-13 First West Nile Virus-Positive Mosquitoes Found in Boston
2009 08-04 Boston unveils campaign to combat STIs
2009 07-16 Commission Marks Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, July 19-24
2009 07-13 Mayor Menino Announces $10.6 Million Federal Grant
2009 07-01 Health Officials Announce Two More H1N1-Related Deaths in Massachusetts
2009 06-29 Health Officials Announce Second H1N1-Related Death in Massachusetts
2009 06-26 Public Health Commission Announces Video Contest Winners
2009 06-15 Health Officials Announce First H1N1-Related Death in Massachusetts
2009 06-11 Carter and Agassiz schools closed due to flu concerns
2009 06-09 Three more Boston schools closed due to flu concerns
2009 06-05 Blackstone Elementary School closed due to flu concerns
2009 06-03 Otis Elementary School closed due to flu concerns
2009 05-29 Boston officials temporarily close three more schools
2009 05-27 Health Commission Announces Temporary Closure of Boston Renaissance Charter
2009 05-26 Boston officials temporarily close two more schools
2009 05-26 Boston Forum to Tackle Children’s Mental Health
2009 05-21 Health Commission Announces Temporary Closure of British School of Boston
2009 05-20 Superintendent Johnson announces temporary closing of Umana Middle School Academy
2009 05-19 Public Health Commission Announces Temporary Closing of Winsor School
2009 05-19 Mayor Menino, Boston Public Health Commission announce temporary closing of Boston Latin School
2009 04-30 Statement Regarding Harvard School of Dental Health
2009 04-28 Boston Public Health Offers Guidance to Public on Swine Flu Alert
H1N1 (Swine Flu)
2009 04-24 Mayor Menino Releases 2009 Health of Boston Report
2009 04-22 Commission to Host Forum on Dating Violence
2009 04-13 Commission Physician Assistant Honored
2009 04-06 Commission Revamps Web site and Logo
2009 03-26 Health Commission Wins Suit Filed By Blunt Wrap Makers
2009 03-12 Public Health Commission Surveys Youths on Dating Violence
2009 03-10 Public Health Commission Manager Gets Boston Celtics Award
2009 03-04 Trans Fat Ban on Baked Goods Begins Thursday, March 12
2009 02-27 Trauma Director Receives Boston Neighborhood Fellows Award
2009 02-19 Free Flu Vaccine to Be Made Available Next Week at Boston Latin Academy and Boston Public Health Commission Office
2009 02-19 Public Health Commission to Host “Families in Recovery Day”
2009 02-17 Commission to residents: `It’s not too late to get your flu shot’
2009 02-17 Commission Warns Residents to Steer Clear of Stray and Wild Animals
2009 02-06 Tobacco Sales Ban at Colleges and Pharmacies Takes Effect Monday
2008 12-11 Boston Public Health Commission Board Approves Tighter Tobacco Regulations
2008 12-09 Public Health Commission Board to Vote Thursday on Tobacco Limits
2008 12-04 Mayor Menino Announces Child Influenza Education and Vaccination Day this Saturday
2008 11-26 Commission to Hold Community Meetings on the Health Status of Bostonians
2008 11-19 Mayor Menino, Boston Public Health Commission Launch New Healthy Food on a Budget Blog
2008 11-18 Mayor Menino Announces $1 Million Grant from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
2008 11-12 Public Health Commission Board Postpones Vote on Tobacco Limits
2008 11-07 Mayor, Commission Announce Center for Health Equity
2008 11-03 First Responders to Get Overview of BU’s Infectious Diseases Lab
2008 10-29 Commission Employee Honored for Work on Domestic Violence
2008 10-23 Public Health Commission Announces New General Counsel
2008 10-20 Commission Marks National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
2008 10-08 Boston Public Health Commission Applauds New Physical Activity Guidelines
2008 10-07 Boston Public Health Commission Holds Hearings on Tobacco Limits
2008 10-06 More West Nile Virus-Positive Mosquitoes Found in Roslindale
2008 10-02 More West Nile Virus-Positive Mosquitoes Found in Dorchester
2008 09-25 Commission Advises Consumers to Avoid Milk and Milk Products from China
2008 09-20 Commission Urges Residents to Protect Against Window Falls
2008 08-29 West Nile Virus-Positive Mosquitoes Found in Brighton, Back Bay
2008 08-20 Book Bag Giveaway to Help 1,500 Students Get Ready for School
2008 08-19 Commission Awards Grants to Improve Access to Local, Affordable, and Healthy Produce
2008 08-16 85 Boston Students Graduate from Summer Health Careers Program
2008 08-15 First West Nile Virus-Positive Mosquitoes Found in Jamaica Plain
2008 08-05 West Nile Virus-Positive Bird Found in Charlestown
2008 07-31 West Nile Virus-Positive Mosquitoes Found in West Roxbury
2008 07-30 Mayor Menino Celebrates New Drug Treatment Program for Women at Open House
2008 07-24 West Nile Virus-Positive Bird Found in Jamaica Plain
2008 07-10 Unlicensed Body Art is Illegal and May Be Harmful to Your Health
2008 07-02 Mayor Menino, Public Health Launch Awareness Campaign to Reduce Salmonella
2008 07-02 Boston EMS Graduates Largest EMT Class Ever
2008 06-27 On National HIV Testing Day, Mayor Menino Urges Residents to Know Their Status
2008 06-20 Public Health Commission Reports Two Cases of Salmonella Saintpaul
2008 06-05 Violence Intervention Bill Signed By Governor Patrick
2008 06-02 Boston Marks First National CPR and AED Awareness Week
2008 05-23 Mayor, Health Commission Applaud $2 Million State Grant for Substance Abuse Prevention
2008 05-12 Commission Releases 2008 Health of Boston Report
2008 04-15 Jamaica Plain to Host Conversation on Health Disparities
2008 04-15 Public Health Commission Reminds Residents to be Cautious Against Rabies
2008 04-15 “Heroes At Home” To Be Recognized
2008 04-11 Mayor Menino and Child Safety Advocates Hail Signing of Booster Seat Bill
2008 04-08 Boston Teens to Square Off on Universal Health Coverage
2008 03-26 Mayor Menino Calls for Unified Effort to Eliminate Health Disparities
2008 03-20 Mayor, City Honors Employee for 50 Years of Service
2008 03-13 Violence Intervention Bill Passes Key Hurdle
2008 03-13 Boston Public Health Commission Board Approves Ban on Trans Fat
2008 02-19 Boston Public Health Commission Invites Public Comments on Proposed Trans Fat Ban
2008 02-13 Rise in Black Infant Morality Rate Concerns
2008 01-31 BPHC Asthma Director to Receive Prestigious Award
2008 01-23 Johnson Receives Pinnacle Award
2008 01-22 Mayor Menino Unveils Think About Your Drink
2008 01-18 Boston EMS Chief Appointed to Federal Advisory Board
2008 01-04 Mayor Menino and City Promote Take the Stairs Health Campaign
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