IPSWICH – The Ipswich Public Health Department and Director of Public Health Colleen Fermon share that the Town of Ipswich has stocked overdose response cabinets in five locations that may be accessed by the public in an emergency. The cabinets contain Narcan, a medication designed to rapidly reverse the effects of a life-threatening opioid overdose. […]
Ipswich Public Health Department Encourages Community Members to Participate in Overdose Response Training
IPSWICH – The Ipswich Public Health Department and Director of Public Health Colleen Fermon encourage the community to participate in an overdose response training hosted by the Town in conjunction with the North Shore Health Project/ONESTOP Harm Reduction Services and Ipswich Aware. The training will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 20 from 12-1:30 p.m. at […]
Ipswich Public Health Department, Council on Aging to Host Flu Shot Clinic for Residents Age 50 or Older
IPSWICH – Director of Public Health Colleen Fermon shares that the Ipswich Public Health Department and Council on Aging will be holding a flu shot clinic for residents age 50 years or older. On Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 1-3 p.m., residents can visit the Council on Aging Cafeteria in Town Hall, 25 Green St., to […]
Ipswich Public Health Department Offers Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests to Residents
IPSWICH – The Ipswich Public Health Department and Director of Public Health Colleen Fermon share that free at-home COVID-19 test kits are available to residents. Residents can receive CareStart COVID-19 Antigen Home Tests in the Public Health Department, Council on Aging and Town Manager offices located in Town Hall, 25 Green St., as well as […]
Ipswich Public Health Department Shares Overdose Prevention Resources in Recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day
IPSWICH – The Ipswich Public Health Department and Director of Public Health Colleen Fermon wish to recognize International Overdose Awareness Day by sharing prevention resources available to the residents of Ipswich. International Overdose Awareness Day is observed on Aug. 31. It is the world’s largest annual overdose prevention campaign, aimed at honoring and remembering those […]
Town of Ipswich Receives $234,667 in Fair Share Funds for Road, Bridge Repairs
IPSWICH — Town Manager Stephen Crane is pleased to announce that the Town of Ipswich will receive $234,667 in state funds to improve local infrastructure.
Town of Ipswich Reminds Residents of Tick and Mosquito Prevention Tips
IPSWICH — Director of Public Health Colleen Fermon and the Town of Ipswich wish to remind Ipswich residents of important safety tips to avoid mosquito and tick bites.
Ipswich Public Health Department Shares Mental Health Resources as Part of Mental Health Awareness Month
Public Health Director Colleen Fermon and the Ipswich Public Health Department would like to emphasize the importance of mental health and share resources with residents as part of Mental Health Awareness Month.
Town of Ipswich Receives Metropolitan Area Planning Council Technical Assistance Grant
Town Manager Stephen Crane is pleased to share that the Town of Ipswich has received grant funding courtesy of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) to provide technical assistance for Phase I of the Town’s Section 3A work.
Ipswich Board of Health to Review 2023 Best Management Practice Plan for Mosquito Control
IPSWICH — The Ipswich Board of Health invites the community to attend a meeting on April 3 and provide feedback about mosquito control efforts in the coming year.