Dr. Brenda Weis

Dr. Brenda Weis, Director of the Health Department for the City of New Bedford, is stepping down from her position, WBSM News has learned. Sources tell WBSM News that Weis will relinquish her position sometime in the next two weeks. Mayor Jon Mitchell issued the following statement to WBSM News regarding Weis' resignation: "Dr...

The New Bedford Health Department will be leading a major health initiative in the region. The Health Department will partner with the City of Fall River to develop a series of health initiatives that will focus on prevention.  The partnership is one of nine programs across the State addressing health issues like obesity, tobacco use, hypertension and substance abuse...