Tewksbury Health Department

12/24/2025

Don’t let undercooked meals crash your festive spirit! Save this guide for your Christmas meat, poultry, and egg dishes. https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/safe-temperature-chart

12/17/2025

Winter newsletter hot off the press❄️☃️

12/15/2025

This “cheerful” season can also be a difficult and stressful time. That's why it's so important to stop and listen to your own needs, too. Here are some ways to take care of yourself one small way each day: samhsa.gov/find-support/how-to-cope

12/09/2025

Way to go, Tewksbury! 🧥💙
We’ve officially doubled our coat drive collection from last year and reached 120 donated coats — and we’re not done yet!

With the end date of December 15th still ahead, let’s see just how many more we can collect. Every coat makes a difference.

Keep them coming, Tewksbury! ✨🧣

12/04/2025

12/02/2025

✨ Save the Date! ✨
Calling all new and expecting parents, caregivers, and growing families — our region is coming together for a special community gathering, and YOU are invited!

This year’s event will be hosted in our regional partner community of Tyngsborough, bringing families from across the area together to connect, learn, and celebrate parenthood. 👶💬💕

More details coming soon — stay tuned!

12/02/2025

With the first winter storm of the season approaching, it's important to be prepared before you drive.

Here are some tips to keep you safe: https://www.mass.gov/winter-weather-driving

11/24/2025

🦃 Keep your turkey safe during “the big thaw”!
Frozen turkeys are safe indefinitely — but once they start to thaw, any bacteria present can begin growing again.

🚗➡️🏡 After checkout, head straight home and put your turkey in the freezer.
❌ Don’t leave it in the car, on the porch, in the basement, or anywhere temperatures can’t be monitored.

⚠️ A turkey left on the counter for more than 2 hours enters the Danger Zone (40–140°F) where bacteria multiply quickly.

🧊 Bottom line: Always thaw your turkey safely in the refrigerator!

For more information: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/poultry/turkey-basics-safe-thawing

11/24/2025

This holiday season, Tewksbury Public Library is introducing the "TPL Little Free Food Pantry". It's kind of like our Little Free Library, but with food! It's open to anyone who needs food for whatever reason. Want to help? Drop off non-perishable, unexpired, pre-packaged goods at the little free pantry for others to take. The pantry is located near the circulation desk on the first floor.

As always, you can also donate to the Tewksbury Community Pantry at the donation bin near the front door of the library, or on their website here: https://tewksburypantry.org/donate-food-goods/ Together we can make sure no one in Tewksbury goes hungry!

11/03/2025

🧥 Because of YOU, 55 people will be warmer this winter! 💙

Thank you to everyone who has donated so far to our Tewksbury Health Department Coat Drive — your generosity is making a real difference!

There’s still time to spread the warmth — we’re collecting new or gently used coats through December 15.
📍 Drop-off location: Lower Level of Town Hall

Let’s see how many more coats we can collect together! ❄️✨

11/03/2025

Join us Monday, November 10th for our Monday night speaker series as Donna White walks us through Substance Use Disorders. Learn commonly used and misused substances. Learn how therapeutic communication strategies might be useful with affected individuals. Register for this free program on Zoom. 💜💜