Abington Health Department

03/08/2025

International Women’s Day (IWD), celebrated annually on March 8, honors the achievements of women across all aspects of life - social, economic, cultural, and political - while also advocating for gender equality.
What is IWD?
IWD is a specific day dedicated to the advancement of women worldwide. Marked by millions of people on March 8, IWD celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender equality.
IWD provides an important platform to engage with communities, reflect on progress, and commit to positive action. Participation in IWD ensures progress toward equality remains on the global agenda and positive action prevails.

03/07/2025

Don't forget to change your clocks this weekend! Spring ahead one hour on Sunday!
This is also the perfect opportunity to replace all the batteries in your smoke detectors.

03/07/2025

Join the Conversation! Open House Q&A
💬 Have questions? We want to hear from you!
📍 Abington Senior Center
🗓 March 26, 2025
⏰ 6-8 PM
👂 We value your input—come learn more, ask questions, and be part of the conversation!
Please remember, the official website (https://www.abingtonma.gov) and the Abington Health Department and Abington Recycles Social Media pages are the only accurate and always the most reliable source of information regarding trash and recycle in Abington, Massachusetts. If there are any additional questions, please call us at 781-982-2119.

03/07/2025

Elizabeth Blackwell (3 February 1821 – 31 May 1910) was an English-American physician, notable as the first woman to earn a medical degree in the United States, and the first woman on the Medical Register of the General Medical Council for the United Kingdom. Blackwell played an important role in both the United States and the United Kingdom as a social reformer, and was a pioneer in promoting education for women in medicine. Her contributions remain celebrated with the Elizabeth Blackwell Medal, awarded annually to a woman who has made a significant contribution to the promotion of women in medicine.

03/06/2025

After risking her life to bring supplies and support to wounded soldiers during the Civil War, earning the title as “Angel of the Battlefield,” Clara Barton went on to found the American Red Cross at the age of 59. Working with influential friends and contacts, including Frederick Douglass, Barton served as president of the organization until the age of 83. Her legacy for comforting and caring for the wounded continues to be reflected through the volunteers and employees who work for the American Red Cross to this day.

02/28/2025