Merrimack Valley Public Health Alliance
Our bones are always working behind the scenes—constantly building up and breaking down. As we age, however, that rebuilding process naturally slows down, leaving our bones weaker and much more vulnerable to fractures. This condition is known as osteoporosis, and it...
Newburyport Department Director of Public Health Kelechi Obika, Regional Health Inspector Collin Schaefer, and Lauren D’Arco, Mass DPH Local Health Intern attended the Get Know your Community event at Newburyport Senior Center on July 30. The trio discussed public...
The Merrimack Valley Public Health Alliance is pleased to share that the City of Newburyport is rejoining the effort to improve health outcomes across the region.
Regional Public Health Nurse Pamela Palombo, RN, MSN offered free A1C screenings at the Amesbury Council on Aging on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. An A1C test is a quick, no-fasting finger prick that shows how your body has been managing blood sugar over the past few months....
MVPHA Regional Staff and community leaders attended Mental Health First Aid Training on May 13, 2026. The training, held in the Merrimac Police Department Training Room, helps leaders and staff identify and respond to individuals who may be experiencing a mental...
The MVPHA Regional Staff meets in person in Amesbury on May 9, 2026. Pictured left to right are Erika Syokau, Shared Services Coordinator, Ashley Remignanti, Regional Administrative Assistant, Pamela Palombo, Regional Public Health Nurse, and Collin Schaefer, Regional...
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