The Board of Health discussed mental health services for schools as the city seeks to strengthen bullying prevention efforts. Board of Health Director Sharon Cameron is working with the mayor to strengthen mental health support in local schools, a renewed effort since the suicide of a 14-year-old from Higgins Middle School in May. Cameron said they are looking to put … [Read more...] about Peabody Board of Health seeks to enhance mental health services for schools
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Generational tobacco ban tabled
An attempt by the Board of Health to adopt a generational ban on sales of tobacco products for persons born on or after Jan. 1 2004 has been tabled. The ban failed by a 2-1 vote at the board's Oct. 24 public hearing. Proponents and opponents of the ban, including several retailers and city councilors expressed their thoughts during the hearing, one of them being … [Read more...] about Generational tobacco ban tabled
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