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Greetings from the Wellesley Health Department! 

We hope you were able to attend our Families Eat Together kick-off event: Why Family Dinners Matter: Harness the academic, mental health, and nutritional benefits.

It was a huge success, and a fantastic launch for the Families Eat Together project here in Wellesley. If you missed it, click on the event link to watch the recording (use passcode S1+z+8ya). Stay tuned for more Families Eat Together events as we gear up for an exciting year! Meanwhile, visit the Families Eat Together Website for resources like conversation starters and family meal ideas. 

Did you know February is National Heart Month? Scroll down for info on how to keep yourself heart healthy.  And, be sure to mark your calendar with our upcoming event, Household Hazards, on March 8! This presentation is always fun and informative, so don't miss it!   

As always, please reach out to us with questions or suggestions for how we can better serve you by emailing us at health@wellesleyma.gov. We love to hear from you! 

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Click here for more information on staying heart healthy!

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Norovirus-What You Need To Know About The Stomach Bug

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus. Norovirus infection causes gastroenteritis (inflammation of the stomach and intestines). This leads to diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach pain. Norovirus illness is often called by other names, such as food poisoning and stomach flu, but Norovirus illness is not related to the flu (influenza). Click this link to learn more. 

2023

Health Department Calendar


  • March 8: Household Hazards. No registration necessary. 
  • May 4: Fire Extinguisher Training. Open to all ages 12 and up. More information coming soon. 
  • Keep Well Clinics. The Health Department offers weekly Keep Well sessions for residents. Get your blood pressure checked and have your health questions answered. Visit this link for the schedule through March 2023. 
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Get your Flu shot at the Health Department. Call or email us to schedule your shot: 781-489-4356, or health@wellesleyma.gov.
Ages 6 and up. High dose versions available.

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Twitter: @wellesleyhealth

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