Health

Ask the Nurse: National Be Prepared Month

Submitted by Gail Johnson, Public Health, Nurse Westford Health Dept September is National Preparedness Month, an annual campaign sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to encourage individuals, families,

Ask the Nurse: Cancer Screenings

The words cancer screening can stir up a lot of anxiety.  Sometimes we put off important exams because we are afraid. We schedule routine maintenance for our cars, have annual

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Ask the Nurse: Cancer Screenings

The words cancer screening can stir up a lot of anxiety.  Sometimes we put off important exams because we are afraid. We schedule routine maintenance for our cars, have annual

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Westford physicians feel impact of rising Mass. health care costs

Rising health care costs have placed growing financial pressure on families across Massachusetts, as increasing insurance deductibles and medication restrictions are forcing even well-insured residents to pay out-of-pocket or skip traditional coverage channels all together.

ASK THE NURSE: Skin Cancer Awareness

SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH With the warmer months fast approaching, it’s a great time to think about protecting our skin. While sun safety is important year-round – even during the

Q&A with Board of Health Chair Stephanie Granger

WESTFORD CENTER — The Board of Health works alongside the town’s Health Department, which handles inspections, permitting and day-to-day enforcement. The board itself focuses on policy, regulation and decision-making, often