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MV Times: Ticks, transportation, access: Top priorities for health officials

A Martha’s Vineyard Times article reports that Island health officials are prioritizing tick-borne illness, transportation barriers, and access to medical care as top public health concerns. It highlights efforts to expand local healthcare services while addressing the challenges Islanders face traveling off-Island for treatment, especially for specialized care. The article also notes that improving transportation options and strengthening the local health system are key goals in upcoming public health planning.

Read the article Here.