Local Public Health Officials Report Fewer Flu Vaccinations
December 8, 2025 • The town reports falling flu vaccine numbers. However, Needham still rise far above state averages. Just below 47% of Needham residents...
Sunscreen Dispensers to Combat Summer Sunburn
July 11, 2025 • The Needham Public Health Division re-installed free dispensers at three locations across town, with some changes. From her office at the...
Shifting Perspectives on Student Substance Use, Mental Health
February 27, 2025 • Needham Public Health officials discussed patterns in student mental well-being and substance use, as well as how to support youth, at...
Potential Causes for Norovirus Infection
January 9, 2025 • A spike in norovirus cases might not be as concerning as it seems, but good hand washing practices are still necessary...
Checking in on the Town’s Food Safety Program
August 16, 2024 • The Food Safety Excellence Policy changed the scoring system to encourage food establishments to maintain high safety standards to prevent foodborne...
NPH’s New Approach to Recovery
April 18, 2024 • The Needham Public Health Division is hoping to make new in-roads to recovery through peer counseling. At their first meeting since...