Amid Falling State Overdose Deaths, Needham Vigil ‘Still Needed’
August 24, 2026 • After the state’s opioid-related overdose deaths fell from a record-high in 2022, Needham looks to continue to spread awareness around the...
Finding Community in Recovery
August 29, 2025 • During an opioid overdose awareness vigil, speakers recounted how substances forever changed their lives and their families. “They say that the...
Needham Bans Sale of Flavored Nicotine Pouches
August 18, 2025 • The Needham Board of Health voted unanimously to ban the sale of flavored nicotine pouches in a vote on Aug. 8....
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...
Meet the Latest “R.A.Y.”
Maxim Grin received the R.A.Y. of Hope Award for his work with SALSA to encourage middle school students to make healthy decisions and to stay...
