Lion's Mane Jellyfish Showing Up In "Unusually Large Numbers" Off Cape Cod, Harbormaster Says

The Lion's Mane jellyfish, the largest jellyfish species in the world, "are currently appearing in unusually large numbers off Cape Cod."

Make It An Active Summer In Barnstable-Hyannis: 10 Ways To Get Moving

Summer is a great time to explore local parks, beaches, recreation programs and outdoor activities throughout Barnstable-Hyannis.

Wellness In 2026: Where To Sweat, Stretch & Recharge In Barnstable

Start the year feeling stronger & more balanced with a look at local spots offering everything from energizing workouts to calming escapes.

Free Health Insurance Enrollment Help at Cape Cod Mall

Get Covered Before the Deadline! Sunday, Dec. 14

Provincetown LGBTQ+ Community Raises Over $200K For Outer Cape Health Services

Multiple local fundraisers and donations have helped support OCHS offerings.

Barnstable West Nile Virus Risk Now 'Moderate'

This comes after a mosquito from a sampling in Barnstable tested positive for West Nile Virus.

Second Instance Of West Nile Virus Found On Cape Cod

Massachusetts health officials have received another positive test result from a recent mosquito sampling.

Outer Cape Health Services Receives $1.4 Million Legacy Gift

The gift comes from Mark Fallon Carpenter, who died earlier this year at 60.

Barnstable Sheriff, Duffy Health Expand Partnership

A Duffy Community Health Worker will be available weekly at The Bridge Center in an effort to further the help offered there.

Hike Barnstable Returns For 2025

The annual Barnstable Land Trust program returns in time for Great Outdoors Month. Here's what to know.

Kids Get Free Teeth Cleaning At Cape Cod Community College To Give Dental Students Practice

At the Wilkens Family Dental Hygiene Clinic at Cape Cod Community College, every day is a learning opportunity.

Cape Cod Healthcare Enhances Nutrition Access For Cancer Patients

The Oncology Nutrition Program coordinates diet regimens with treatment programs hoping to enhance the quality of life for cancer patients.

Cape Cod Health Experts On Ways To Cope With Post-Holiday Depression

Short days, cold weather and the post-holiday lull can exacerbate feelings of depression and anxiety, Outer Cape Health officials say.

Cape Cod Healthcare Receives Trauma Center Verification

Officials said this "is a crucial step toward ensuring community access to high-level, time-sensitive critical care." What to know.

Outer Cape Health Services Offers New Program For Essential Services

The Outer Cape medical clinic will help residents access essential services more easily.

Cape Cod Doctors Share Expertise During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, doctors with Cape Cod Healthcare are sharing their expertise about the best ways to catch it early.

New Wellfleet Behavioral Health Facility Opens This Week

Outer Cape Health Services said the new location will provide in-person substance use and behavioral health counseling.

Cape Cod Visiting Nurses Reach Deal, Avoiding Strike

The "fair and significant wage increases" for Cape Cod Healthcare visiting nurses put them among the most well-paid in the state.

Human Case Of West Nile Virus Confirmed On Cape Cod

Barnstable officials confirmed that a human case of West Nile Virus was found locally. The local risk level has been moved to "high."

EEE Detected In Cape Cod Mosquitoes

Two local mosquito samples taken in Provincetown tested EEE-positive this week. Here's what to know.

Cape Cod Healthcare Nurses Vote Yes On Strike Authorization

The Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod Healthcare has unanimously approved for union leaders to call a strike as negotiations continue.

MA Saw A Drop In Overdose Deaths In 2023. What About Barnstable?

Massachusetts opioid overdose deaths increased every year between 2019 and 2022, but dropped in 2023. Did Barnstable follow the trend?

Cape Cod Healthcare Reopens Seasonal Urgent Care Centers

The Orleans and Osterville urgent care centers are open for the season of as this week. Here's what to know.

Cape Cod Hospital Pays $24 Million, Resolves False Claims Allegations

The hospital knowingly submitted claims to Medicare that failed to comply with Medicare rules for seven years, officials said.

Cape Cod Community College Offers Free Dental Exams During April Break

Kids between the ages of 3 and 17 can get free examinations and cleanings from dental hygiene students during April break.

Cape Cod Healthcare Announces April Blood Drives

Cape Cod Hospital and Falmouth Hospital are in urgent need of blood donations. Here's when you can donate in April.

Cape Cod Healthcare Announces February Blood Drives

Cape Cod Hospital and Falmouth Hospital remain in urgent need of blood donations. Here's where to donate this month.

Blood Donations Fall To Emergency Levels: How To Donate In Barnstable

The weather has canceled hundreds of blood donations across the country in January, leaving hospitals in dire need of blood.

19 MA Hospitals Earn ‘A’ Grades, 1 Gets ‘D’ In Latest Leapfrog Ratings

Two Massachusetts Hospitals made substantial improvements from the prior two Leapfrog reviews. Here's where they're located.

Cape Cod Hospital Receives 'B' Mark In Patient Safety: Leapfrog

The healthcare nonprofit Leapfrog Group's spring 2023 hospital safety rankings grade dozens of hospitals in Massachusetts.

Rapid Response Team Extended Amid Cape Cod COVID Outbreak

The state's rapid response team was extended until Friday at Windsor Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center, officials tell Patch.

Cape Cod COVID Outbreak Prompted Rapid Response Team: What That Means

A state rapid response team remains at Windsor Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center. Here's who makes up the team and what they do.

Cape Cod Hospital Cardiovascular Care Recognized By U.S. News & World Report

Reporting for the 2023 guidebook was done by the American College of Cardiology, which recognized more than 2,000 hospitals nationwide.

Hyannis Fire Officials Schedule CPR Training With Damar Hamlin In Mind

Treatment given to Damar Hamlin inspired the Hyannis Fire Department and other local officials to offer the course, officials said.

Cape Cod Healthcare Announces January Blood Drive Schedule

Blood drives have been scheduled across the Cape to benefit both Cape Cod Hospital and Falmouth Hospital, officials said. Here's where.

Masks Required Inside Cape Cod National Seashore Buildings

Federal buildings at Cape Cod National Seashore are again requiring masks due to heightened COVID-19 transmission levels.

Cape Cod Healthcare Announces December Blood Drives

Numerous blood drives are being held across Cape Cod in December to benefit Cape Cod Healthcare. Here's what to know.

Cape Cod Healthcare Relocates COVID-19 Testing In Hyannis

Construction prompted the location change in Hyannis. Testing remains available at the Falmouth Hospital campus.

Cape Cod Hospital Receives 'B' Grade For Safety: Leapfrog

The Leapfrog Group has a 10-year history of assigning letter grades to general hospitals throughout the United States.

State Offers $75 Incentive At Cape Cod COVID Vaccine Clinics

The Massachusetts Department of Health is offering a $75 gift card to anyone who gets a vaccine dose or booster at Barnstable clinics.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.