Keep the environment healthy by leaving leaves on your lawn! Break up mats of leaves that can damage your grass, but consider mulching or leaving a light leaf cover for microorganisms and small critters to use as protection. If you must bag leaves, use paper leaf bags. #leaves

We welcomed students from Sattler College in Boston recently. Students learned about the many life saving breakthroughs in public health and the variety of career paths. #publichealth #history #careers #Boston

Register for our Virtual Program - Tuesday evening we'll have Paul Etkind present a public lecture about pseudoscience, its use, and how we can been smart consumers of information. Register: ow.ly/HgAm50U38Er #pseudoscience #smart #publichealth #criticalthinking

Come see us at the MHOA Conference today! #publichealth #healthofficers #Massachusetts

We were delighted to host the school nurses from the Walpole Public Schools last week for a tour! School nurses strive to keep our students healthy and in school! Thank you for all you do! #schoolnursing #WalpoleMA #nurse #schools #heroes

Join us at the Tewksbury Public Library for our showing of Philadelphia. Learn about the AIDS crisis and our exhibit launched this year. We'll have a discussion after the program. #Philadelphia #movie #TewksburyMA

This giving Tuesday we ask you to make a donation to the museum. Consider a small recurring donation of $10 per month, or a one-time gift of $30 for our 30th! publichealthmuseum.org/donate-today.h… We are grateful for you support! #publichealth #givingtuesday #preservation #museum #history

Our pocket first aid kits make great stocking stuffers! $5 supports the museum, plus we've got mugs, books, and more! Stop by today until 2PM, and Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday for your shopping needs! 10-2 each day! #shoplocal #holidays #TewksburyMA #museum

Thrilled to welcome Health Assisting students from Minuteman Tech in Lexington! Public health's future is bright! #MinutemanHS #arlingtonma #doverma #needhamma #lexingtonma #lancasterma #Bolton #actonma #concordma #stowma #HealthAssisting #FutureHealthcareHeroes

Christmas seals were sold to raise money to fight tuberculosis in the early 1900s. Started in Denmark, the idea made its way to the US in 1907 to raise money for a tuberculosis hospital. See the seals on display in our TB exhibit. #holiday #tuberculosis #publichealth

Here's a great way to support a public health initiative. Rep. Vanna Howard's Period Products drive gives free menstrual products to students so no one has to miss a day of class or decide between a meal and products. See flyer below: #EndPeriodPoverty #AddPads #MenstrualEquity

Wash your hands to prevent norovirus. Hand sanitizer will not kill the virus. Hot water and vigorous washing with soap can help stem the spread. Norovirus is unpleasant- let's not share! #washyourhands #norovirus #stayhealthy

Did you know that former president Jimmy Carter led the charge to eradicate neglected diseases? The Carter Center has worked tirelessly to eradicate Guinea worm disease and hopes, like smallpox, to eliminate it for good. #cleanwater #cleanwaterinAfrica #jimmycarter

The naloxone distribution box in the Old Administration Building. Grab a kit, save a life. An overdose can happen anywhere. #naloxone #harmreduction #savealife #TewksburyMA

Our next virtual book club selection is Rough Sleepers. See below for info. Read the book or just join us for the discussion on Monday, March 3rd! Sign up at bit.ly/4jcP9zM

Looking for a volunteer opportunity in the new year? We're looking for indoor & outdoor guides to share the history of public health. Training provided. Open Thursdays, Saturdays, and one Sunday a month. Email us:[email protected]

We were so pleased to welcome La Colaborativa for a tour last week! Their Youth Cohort Community Health program students explored the museum to gain a deeper understanding of the history and impact of public health! #publichealth #youth #ChelseaMA #careers

Westford Health Department is offering a Youth Mental Health First Aid training in February. Please see the flyer and share with educators, parents, and community members. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #TewksburyMA #WestfordMA #ChelmsfordMA #BillericaMA #TyngsboroughMA

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