Community Health

The Division of Community Health oversees community health initiatives focused on health improvement and disease prevention.

National Public Health Week 2020

National Public Health Week in Brookline is Monday, April 6 - Sunday, April 12, 2020. National Public Health Week acknowledges the contributions of public health in communities across the country and highlights the issues that are important to improving the health of our nation. You can join the movement by getting involved in the events being held throughout the week. Visit Brookline’s National Public Health Week webpage to learn more about events being held locally.

Activities

Current activities include:

  • Adult immunization
  • Climate change to reduce Brookline's carbon footprint
  • Elder health programs
  • Healthy eating and physical activity
  • Injury prevention
  • Women's health

Additional Information

The division annually promotes Car-Free School Day, Food Day, Brookline Climate Week, and National Public Health Week.