Together with Peabody Recreation, the Peabody Health Department, and volunteer community members, the Healthy Peabody Collaborative is leading a community PhotoVoice project. What is PhotoVoice? PhotoVoice combines the art of photography with the power of storytelling, giving life to both people’s images and their words. It is the Collaborative’s mission to highlight … [Read more...] about Healthy Peabody Collaborative leads new project
Peabody Health Department
City sets June 7 for hazardous waste drop-off
The City of Peabody will be holding its annual Household Hazardous Waste Day for Peabody residents on Saturday, June 7, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Department of Public Services, 50 Farm Ave. The event, which will be held rain or shine, provides residents with the opportunity to dispose of hazardous materials in an environmentally responsible manner. The maximum amount of … [Read more...] about City sets June 7 for hazardous waste drop-off
Peabody wants students’ health screened
The Health Department and school district plan to emphasize state-mandated student health screenings after analyzing the district’s health report. The state Department of Public Health requires health screenings to be performed by school nurses each year. School nurses can be assisted by administrative staff trained by the nurses, Peabody Health Director Sharon Cameron said. … [Read more...] about Peabody wants students’ health screened
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
The City of Peabody will be holding its annual Household Hazardous Waste Day for Peabody residents on Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Department of Public Services, 50 Farm Avenue. The event, which will be held rain or shine, provides residents with the opportunity to dispose of hazardous materials in an environmentally responsible manner. The maximum amount … [Read more...] about Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
Peabody Health Dept. applies for $258,000
The Peabody Health Department’s Division of Social Services recently submitted a grant application to the Lahey Medical Center, requesting $258,000 so that the department can hire bilingual case navigators to help immigrant families sheltering in hotels in the city. According to Sara Grinnell, the division’s director, the grant application indicated a need for navigators who … [Read more...] about Peabody Health Dept. applies for $258,000