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...
Noodle Doodles Projects Opening Soon
June 9, 2025 • After nearly a year since appearing before the Planning Board, a long-anticipated ramen restaurant looks to open this month. However, a prolonged...
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...
Select Board Wary of Going ‘Nicotine-Free’
November 15, 2024 • Needham Select Board members share their reservations about introducing a Nicotine-Free Generation policy in the community. The Needham Public Health Division...
Breaking Stigma, Honoring Victims at Overdose Awareness Vigil
August 30, 2024 • For International Overdose Awareness Day, residents paid tribute to the lives lost to addiction and those who still struggle with drug...
Why Hemp is Being Hampered
June 27, 2024 • Closing the loophole on unregulated products, the federal government has put local health departments on the front line of enforcement. Last...