Events

Thurs

25

June 25 @ 10-11am

Bay State Public Health Training Hub Navigating Special Topics XV: Bodyworks & Massage Parlor Guidance

Virtual Meeting (Teams)

Join us for a presentation on regulating Massage Therapy/Bodyworks establishments, as Danielle Gurgel, MPH, takes us through the

need-to-knows about Bodyworks and the evolving role we play in the compliance of Massage Therapy establishments. Our presenter,

Danielle Gurgel, has worked in public health for nearly eight years now and is the current Executive Director of the City of Taunton

Board of Health. Danielle holds a Master of Public Health degree with a concentration in Epidemiology & brings extensive experience in

community health, environmental health, and public health leadership. Danielle is both a Registered Sanitarian & Certified Professional

in Food Safety, with a strong commitment to protecting and improving public health through education, prevention, & community

collaboration. She is passionate about advancing evidence-based public health practices and supporting healthier, safer communities.

August 2026

Wed

5

August 5, @ 2-3pm

Nuisances and Animal Health & Welfare - Who is Responsible?

    Virtual Meeting (Zoom)

    Join FRCOG and WMPHA to hear from the Division of Animal Health-MDAR on how to respond to nuisance complaints that involve animals, farming, and livestock.

                                      What is considered exempt from the nuisance law and who is responsible for enforcement of certain conditions, including animal welfare and cruelty.

                                      Please share with your local animal inspectors, animal control officers, and law enforcement.

September 2026

Wed - Fri

23-25

September 23 - 25

64th Annual Yankee Conference on Environmental Health

    The Hilton Mystic - 20 Coogan Blvd., Mystic, CT 06355

   Early bird registration is now open for the 64th Annual Yankee Conference on Environmental Health! This annual regional conference offers two and a half days with two

    training tracks of up-to-date information on current topics in environmental health. Additionally, the conference will feature an exhibition hall with numerous vendors,

    raffle drawings, two exhibitor receptions, an awards luncheon, and plenty of networking opportunities.