Boston Public Health Commission - Building a Healthy Boston

Kids Can't Fly

The Kids Can't Fly campaign educates residents about window falls prevention and promotes the use of child safety window guards. Falls are the leading cause of injury to children age five and under, and can often be serious. However, they can be prevented! Click here to learn more, including where to purchase and how to install window guards.

The Boston Public Health Commission recognizes Hepatitis Awareness Month in May.

Hepatitis is swelling of the liver and may be caused by one of at least five viruses. Some viruses are spread through body fluids like blood, and others are spread through stool. Many people with hepatitis will not have symptoms, but hepatitis can lead to serious liver damage and is the leading cause of liver cancer. Contact your health care provider about hepatitis testing and vaccination. If you don’t have a health care provider, you can call the Mayor’s Health Line at 617-534-5050. Click here to learn more about hepatitis.

Residents Encouraged to Use Drug Take-Back Kiosks to Dispose of Unused or Expired Medication

All Boston residents can now dispose of unused or expired medication safely, easily, confidentially, and for free in a MedReturn Drug Collection Kiosk at eleven District police stations around the city. The kiosks are open to all residents 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There will be no questions asked. Click here for more information and a map of locations.

Health of Boston 2012-2013: A Neighborhood Focus is an annual report from the Boston Public Health Commission that details the latest trends in the health of city residents. The report presents data for indicators related to select birth outcomes, health-related behaviors, disease incidence, hospitalizations, emergency department visits, and causes of death. Read the Health of Boston 2012-2013 report >>

Along with the report, this year the Commission released Place Matters, a newspaper-style publication that focuses on how place and racism influence health outcomes. It offers examples of solutions for advancing health equity and racial justice locally. Read Place Matters >>

About the Boston Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

Since 1999, the Boston Public Health Commission has been evaluating the health of Boston residents by conducting a telephone-based health interview survey every other year that asks Boston residents about a variety of health topics such as chronic diseases and health insurance, and behaviors that impact one’s health like diet, exercise and tobacco use. The 2013 survey will run through the end of this year.

If you get a call, we encourage you to participate so that you are represented with your fellow Bostonians. This will give us the best picture of how the city’s residents fare on a variety of health measures. Got more questions about the survey? Click here >>

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