An unhealthy heat advisory is in effect from June 4-6, and the Town of Reading Public Health Department is urging residents to take steps to protect themselves and their neighbors.

With just a few days to go, families are reminded that “Bump, Baby, and Beyond,” a free community health and resource fair taking place this Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in Lynnfield.

May is recognized as National Allergy & Asthma Awareness Month, and local health officials are encouraging residents to take simple steps to reduce exposure to seasonal allergens as pollen levels rise across Massachusetts.

As warmer weather brings more people outdoors, health officials are reminding residents that tick season is here and encouraging simple prevention steps to reduce the risk of tick-borne illnesses.

Residents will once again have access to convenient breast cancer screening services when the Dana-Farber Mammography Van returns to Reading on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

Families expecting a child or raising young children are invited to attend “Bump, Baby, and Beyond,” a free community health and resource fair taking place on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in Lynnfield.

In response to a rising number of respiratory and flu-related illnesses, the Reading Public Health Department and the Reading School Department have announced additional pop-up vaccine clinics for residents next week.