The Middlesex-Essex Public Health Collaborative is comprised of the North Andover, Andover, Reading, North Reading, Haverhill, and Lynnfield Health Departments. The MEPHC is a State Action for Public Health Excellence (SAPHE) grant recipient and aims to improve the delivery of public health services across the region.
Recent Blog Posts
October 1, 2025
Public health doesn’t stop at town borders. That’s why the Middlesex-Essex Public Health Collaborative (MEPHC) brings six communities together to share resources, expertise, and staff capacity. This regional approach allows us to strengthen local health departments while creating consistency and…
September 1, 2025
Recovery Is Possible: How Local Communities Are Supporting Healing This September
September is National Recovery Month, a time to raise awareness about substance use, honor the resilience of people in recovery, and highlight the critical role of community support. For the Middlesex-Essex Public…
August 1, 2025
As summer winds down and the back-to-school season begins, August is the perfect time to highlight a powerful tool that keeps our communities healthy: vaccines. National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is a time to remind everyone that immunizations aren’t just for kids—they’re important…