New Bedford Health Department

The New Bedford Health Department has announced some recreational beach areas will be closed Thursday due to high bacteria counts caused by the recent heavy rainfall and flooding. Towers 1 and 4 and Davys Locker on East Rodney French Blvd will be closed...

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...