Health Matters | Public health continues with mission to protect community

Health Matters | Public health continues with mission to protect community

Recently, it was National Public Health Week, from April 7 to 13. Public Health is in the news from time to time, which might be an understatement. Public Health is often mentioned when discussing infectious diseases, like avian flu or the recent measles outbreaks elsewhere in the country. Not too long ago, our parents and grandparents struggled with many serious diseases that are now very rare in our community and across the country, measles in…

Westfield Health Bulletin: National Public Health Week gave us the opportunity to reflect

This year’s 30th anniversary of National Public Health Week wraps up today. It gives organizations the opportunity to look at the progress we have made over three decades as well as chart a path forward during these uncertain times. Similar to New Year’s resolutions, it is a time to look at lessons learned and face emerging challenges.National Public Health Week was first recognized in 1995. Its mission is to bring together federal, state and lo…