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City of Revere: Opioid Overdose Warning - February 8, 2017
February 8, 2017The City of Revere is issuing an advisory regarding a recent increase in opioid-related overdoses. This increase is reportedly linked to the use of heroin contaminated with the drug fentanyl. From February 1– February 7, 2016 there were 14 opioid overdoses in Revere, and 2 unconfirmed opioid overdose fatalities. Read more
Mayor Arrigo Announces Regional Public Health Collaborative With Chelsea and Winthrop
November 15, 2016Mayor Brian Arrigo announced on Tuesday that Revere has formally entered in to a regional public health collaboration with Chelsea and Winthrop, with the partnership of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC). Read more
New Round of Revere On The Move Mini-Grants Available
November 3, 2016Total of Over $23,000 Available for Community Proposals
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Mayor Arrigo enhances Substance Use Disorder Initiatives (SUDI) Office as part of strategy to address addiction; formal launch on October 27
October 19, 2016Upon taking office, Mayor Brian Arrigo declared that tackling substance abuse in Revere is one of his administration's top priorities. Through his leadership, the City of Revere formalized and enhanced the SUD Initiatives (SUDI) Office, increasing staff capacity to address drug addiction in our community.
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Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Schedule (2016)
September 13, 2016THE CITY OF REVERE
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
SEASONAL INFLUENZA
VACCINE SCHEDULE 2016
*Vaccine is offered to the general public, ages 18 years of age and older. Once again, most insurance including Medicare, MassHealth, Blue Cross, Harvard Pilgrim and Fallon have again offered compensation for the flu vaccine administration. The vaccine is free to you only if you present your Insurance card when... Read more
City of Revere Opioid Overdose Warning: Support Is Available
April 6, 2016The City of Revere Board of Health is issuing an advisory regarding a recent increase in opioid-related overdoses. This increase is reportedly linked to the use of heroin contaminated with the drug fentanyl. Read more
Addiction Recovery Help
July 1, 2015Revere is concerned about the rising level of opioid overdoses. The City of Revere is partnering with The Revere Fire Department,
North Suffolk Mental Health Association, Revere CARES (MGH), and The Winnisimet Regional Opioid Collaborative (WROC).
This partnership is designed and dedicated to provide comprehensive education, navigation, and support to individuals and their
families combating... Read more
Ebola update: March 13, 2015
March 13, 2015March 9, 2015
Situational Awareness Report as of March 9, 2015
On August 8, 2014, the World Health Organization (WHOL) declared the current Ebola outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. The 2014 Ebola outbreak is the largest in history, with widespread transmission reported in three countries: Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. Two imported cases, including one death, and two... Read more