Weymouth Health Department

The Annual Walk for Hope and Recovery Festival is tomorrow!

Tomorrow's Walk for Hope and Recovery Festival has been moved inside! The walk is still on (bring your raincoat) then warm up in the Maroon Cafe to celebrate recovery!

Congratulations to our neighbors at South Shore Hospital MA!

Since launching in June, the Hospital at Home Team has used this innovative care model in 100 homes across the South Shore, helping patients receive the care they need in a comfortable, familiar setting.

South Shore Health Hospital at Home recently hit a significant milestone: the 100th patient was admitted to the Hospital at Home unit!

Since launching in June, the Hospital at Home Team has used this innovative care model in 100 homes across the South Shore, helping patients receive the care they need in a comfortable, familiar setting.

We’re proud to see the growth of Hospital at Home and look forward to continuing to provide this important service to even more patients in the coming months.

In addition, we’d like to send a special “thank you” to our dedicated Hospital at Home Team, whose hard work and commitment made this milestone possible.

Thank you for all that you do!

Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q02Qnd1x0

September is National Falls Prevention Awareness Month and we are excited to announce our next Building Up Balance program hosted with the Weymouth Public Libraries! This free workshop focuses on various factors that affect balance and mobility issues.

For more information and to register, visit: https://weymouth.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/falls-prevention/

*Space is limited.
*Registration is required.

📅 TOMORROW free Blood Pressure Screening with the Public Health Nurses
📍 Weymouth Elder Services
⏰ 10am-11:30am

Town of Weymouth

Cold season is right around the corner, and so are our annual Community Flu Clinics.

To book your appointment and view all Flu Clinic dates, visit:
www.weymouth.ma.us/health-department/pages/flu-vaccine-clinics or call 781-340-5008.

~Flu vaccine available for ages 5+.
~No one will be denied vaccine if they do not have insurance.

Falling and the fear of falling may spooky, but nothing to fear.
Most falls are preventable and you can start with these six easy steps to help reduce falls risk:

1. Find a balance or exercise program
2. Talk to your doctor
3. Review medications
4. Get your vision and hearing checked yearly
5. Keep your home safe
6. Talk to your family

Learn your falls risk as https://www.ncoa.org/tools/falls-free-checkup

We have free COVID test kits available for Weymouth residents. Stop by the Town of Weymouth Health Department to pick one up. One box available per household member.

Lower level of Town Hall
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm

Did you know the of Weymouth Health Department has Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs) to offer car seat installations, inspections, and education for our community. For more information or to book an appointment, visit www.weymouth.ma.us/health-department or call 781-340-5008



Town of Weymouth

While aging well may look different for everyone, there are things you can do to be your healthiest and happiest, year after year.
This Healthy Aging Month, visit http://ms.spr.ly/6187lAkFh for ways to get started.

What Do We Know About Healthy Aging? We all want to maintain good health as we get older. Learn what research tells us about how to take care of our physical, mental, and cognitive health as we age.

September is Month. 💙💜
and , which often affect older adults, are major risk factors for su***de and suicidal thoughts.
Learn ways you can boost your social connections and ease feelings of loneliness.

How to Navigate Social Isolation and Loneliness as an Older Adult There's more awareness these days about the negative health impacts of social isolation and loneliness. There are also things you can do as an older adult to help bolster social connectedness, including embracing technology and making friends. Learn more more strategies to help.

We still have appointments available tomorrow!
⏰9:30am - 12pm at the Weymouth Elder Services
Booking details below, or drop in and get your flu shot - High Dose Available
*Please bring your insurance card.

Cold season is right around the corner, and so is the return of our annual Community Flu Clinics.

Now scheduling appointments for our first clinic
Flu Clinic at the Whipple Senior Center
📆 September 4th, 9am-12:30pm

To book your appointment visit:
www.weymouth.ma.us/health-department/pages/flu-vaccine-clinics or call 781-340-5008
(Please note, Town of Weymouth offices will be closed Monday, September 2nd)

More dates and times coming soon!

Weymouth Elder Services

September is . Get the Facts on Healthy Aging

Get the Facts on Healthy Aging For most older adults, good health means independence, security, and productivity as we age, including managing chronic diseases, physical health, oral and behavioral health, and preventing falls. Get the facts from NCOA.

Today is National Overdose Awareness Day. A day to remember loved ones lost to substance overdose, acknowledge the grief of those loses, work together to share prevention strategies, and encourage recovery for everyone impacted by substance use and overdose.

Together, we can

On , we reaffirm our commitment to supporting the South Shore community by providing resources to help address substance and alcohol use disorders.

Together, we can .

If you or a loved one needs care, the team at the Grayken Center for Treatment at South Shore Health is here for you.

Learn more about our Bridge Program: https://hubs.ly/Q02N5cqq0

Cold season is right around the corner, and so is the return of our annual Community Flu Clinics.

Now scheduling appointments for our first clinic
Flu Clinic at the Whipple Senior Center
📆 September 4th, 9am-12:30pm

To book your appointment visit:
www.weymouth.ma.us/health-department/pages/flu-vaccine-clinics or call 781-340-5008
(Please note, Town of Weymouth offices will be closed Monday, September 2nd)

More dates and times coming soon!

Weymouth Elder Services

The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources and Massachusetts Department of Public Health have announced spraying for mosquitoes will begin in parts of Plymouth County and southern Worcester County in areas at high risk for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE).

EEE is spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. In Massachusetts, the virus is most often identified in mosquitoes found in and around freshwater, hardwood swamps.

Risk Map and Reporting can be found on the State dashboard @ www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-arbovirus-update -maps-

For more information about different types of mosquitoes, visit www.mass.gov/dph/mosquito

If you can't join us in person this evening, we invite you to join us via Facebook Live! Beginning at 6:30 pm, we will be live streaming this year's Overdose Remembrance and Candlelight Vigil.

Please join the Weymouth Prevention Alliance and Town of Weymouth tomorrow evening as we honor and remember those lost too soon.

Thursday, August 29th
6:30pm at Brad Hawes Park in Weymouth

📅 TOMORROW free Blood Pressure Screening with the Public Health Nurses
📍 Tufts Library, 11:30am-1pm

Weymouth Public Libraries
Town of Weymouth

Did you know the Town of Weymouth Health Department has Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs) to offer car seat installations, inspections, and education for our community. For more information or to book an appointment, visit www.weymouth.ma.us/health-department or call 781-340-5008



Town of Weymouth

Over recent years, South Shore communities have had an increase in calls and sightings concerning the rat population in the area. We would like to remind residents that steps can be taken to prevent rodent activity.

📷 Franklin County Public Health

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can lead to serious health problems including heart attack or stroke. Measuring your blood pressure is the only way to know if you have it and controlling high blood pressure can help prevent major health problems.

Join the Town of Weymouth Public Health Nurses TOMORROW for a free Blood Pressure Screening at Weymouth Elder Services. Wednesday, 10am-11:30am

We want your input! Please complete our Food Landscape survey to share your insights and experiences as we work to improve food resources and create a healthier community.
Town of Weymouth
Randolph Mass in Motion
Town of Milton

https://mapc.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4TJk3bWY47WIMdw

There is still time to submit the name of a loved one for the memorial video at our annual Overdose Remembrance and Candlelight Vigil, held on Thursday, August 29th.

Please email [email protected] by August 20th honor your loved one.

Weymouth Prevention Alliance & Town of Weymouth

Mosquito bites can you make you sick. Take these simple steps to protect yourself and your family from mosquito bites and the serious illnesses they can cause.

To learn more, visit: www.mass.gov/mosquitoes-and-ticks

Protect yourself from mosquitoes This is "Protect yourself from mosquitoes" by Mass.gov on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

Join us TOMORROW 9am-12pm for the last of our summer Car Seat Fridays!
Drop by the Town of Weymouth Town Hall (75 Middle Street) to have a car or booster seat checked or installed for free.

Can't make it? No problem, call us to make an appointment for another day or time (781) 340-5008

Vaccination is one of the best ways parents can protect infants, children, and teens from potentially harmful diseases that can be very serious, may require hospitalization, or even be deadly.

And immunizations are not just for children. Protection from some childhood vaccines can wear off over time. Adults may also be at risk for vaccine-preventable disease due to age, job, lifestyle, travel, or health conditions.

Check the CDC Recommended Vaccines by Age to learn more, www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/vaccines-age

Remember heat and hot weather can kill. Never leave a pet or child unattended in a hot vehicle. If you see something, do something!
Animals can sustain brain damage or even die from heatstroke in just 15 minutes. Beating the heat is extra tough for dogs because they can only cool themselves by panting. Because cars heat up extremely quickly, never leave your pet in the car – not even for a quick errand.
It is recommended to NEVER leave your pet or child unattended in a parked vehicle in temperatures over 70 degrees. Opening or cracking windows will not prevent the effects of extreme heat.