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Greetings from the Wellesley Health Department! In this issue...

-Cold weather safety

-Focus on respiratory viruses

-COVID test availability update and more!

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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COVID Test Availability Update

1/16/24-The Health department is currently out of COVID tests. We expect to receive a delivery within the next two weeks. Please call to check on availability-781-235-0135.

Once tests are delivered, they can be found outside the Health Department office on the 2nd floor of the Warren Building, 90 Washington St., M-F 6:00 AM -Close. 

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Check out our Winter Health Update! 

Click this link to read our Winter Health Update with information on  Winter safety and the latest updates on Flu, COVID, RSV, and more.  

Respiratory Virus season Is Here

Spending more time indoors and spending more time with each other over the Holidays offers the perfect environment for respiratory viruses like Flu and COVID-19 to spread. Click this link to learn how to protect yourself and your family from getting sick.

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Stay Safe in The Cold Weather

Visit our website for tips on cold weather safety including information on how to stay safe this Winter season.

Includes info on pets, cars, and indoor safety too!

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Important Announcement for Residents That Rely on Electric/Battery Operated Medical Devices

The Town of Wellesley is creating a list of residents who would like to be included for priority reconnection in an emergency or power outage. 

Please complete this form to be added to the list ONLY IF you use electricity or battery dependent medical devices or have medications that require constant refrigeration.  

If you have questions or would like to provide this information by phone, please call Jhana Wallace, Community Health Coordinator, 781-489-4407.

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Join the Medical Reserve Corps ! Be prepared to help Wellesley residents in an emergency.


The Wellesley Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a group of residents with medical and non-medical skills who assist the town's health department and other responders in a local public health emergency, as well as at scheduled events.

Wellesley MRC is also part of a regional coalition of health departments in eight communities: Norfolk County - 8 (NC-8), website: norfolkcounty8.org  NC-8 supports each other and cross trains its MRC volunteers should the need arise to have a larger response to an event. NC-8 also offers trainings and exercises to its MRC volunteers.

Upcoming events for MRC members!

1/30/24 -On Tuesday, January 30th at 6:30 PM, please join us for Stop the Bleed, a national awareness campaign and call-to-action. This program encourages bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a life-threatening bleeding emergency before professional help arrives. By the end of this program, participants will come away with basic skills to recognize and stop life-threatening bleeding situations. Healthcare professionals are qualified to become trainers upon completion of this training.

RN CEUs and Certificates of Attendance will be available.

LEARN MORE!

Check out our latest  Health News and Alerts.   

Read up on the latest health news, recalls, and urgent health alerts you need to know!  Visit our website to read more: https://www.wellesleyma.gov/2046/Health-News-and-Alerts

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Health Department Calendar


  • 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 January-March 2024 Schedule

Stay Up to Date With The Health Department!


Contact us: health@wellesleyma.gov, or call 781-235-0135

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellesleyhealth

Website: https://wellesleyma.gov/193/Health

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