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This coalition will work to advance workforce development, research, and health equity. Friday, September 18, 2026 — Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) today announced a first-of-its-kind coalition of more than 30 local academic and research institutions to unite public health leadership and academia in a shared commitment to the health and well-being of all Boston residents. The coalition, Boston SPHERE (Strengthening Public Health-Academic Partnerships in Education, Research, and Equity), includes an unprecedented mix […]

BPHC will host free vaccine clinics throughout the city from September to December. Wednesday, September 16, 2026 – To ensure that residents are protected from serious respiratory illness, Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is hosting free vaccine clinics offering flu and COVID-19 vaccinations throughout the city. Getting vaccinated every year for flu and COVID-19 as part of back-to-school and fall routines is an important tool to protect ourselves and our communities from serious illness.   BPHC is making it easy […]