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West Nile detected in Lowell's Pawtucketville

LOWELL The Lowell Health Department announced Thursday they were notified by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health that West Nile virus was detected in mosquitoes collected in the area of Pawtucketville.

Editorial: Excessive heat, rain producing closed-beach pain

Local beaches close due to bacteria, algae contamination

In the peak of summer, a number of local beaches are closing due to spikes in bacteria levels, as well as harmful algae blooms.

Editorial: Drug disposal isn't limited to special events

The federal Drug Enforcement Agency held its twice yearly national drug collection day last weekend.

New education programs aim to address the gaps in public health workforce capacity

UMass Lowell has been awarded a $3 million cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology to develop new undergraduate and graduate programs in public health informatics and technology, to educate diverse students for vital jobs.