Health Archives - Needham Observer

Although 2025 MetroWest Adolescent Health Survey results indicate improved mental health and decreased substance use among Needham’s secondary students, the results are a mixed bag, suggesting significant levels of self-harm […]

Schools & Youth

‘Guardrails, not Roadblocks’ calls parents to act against youth substance use

by Kay Matipa June 17, 2026June 17, 2026

Health

Legislation could limit local say on sale of tobacco and other products

by Kay Matipa May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

Health

Public health department awarded national accreditation

by Kay Matipa April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

Community, Health, News

BID-Needham president to retire

by Jeanne Hopkins February 18, 2026February 19, 2026

Community, Health, News

Gas leak at newly built home hospitalizes two workers

by Peter O’Neil February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

Community, Health, Town Government

Board of Health condemns illegal apartment

by Kay Matipa January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

Community, Health, News, Schools & Youth

Boston Children’s Hospital Needham opens next week

by Seth Bauer and Frederica Saylor Lalonde January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

Community, Health, Town Government

Flu numbers rising

by Linda Polach January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

Community, Health, News, Science

Domo Arigato, Dr. Roboto

by Frederica Saylor Lalonde November 19, 2025November 20, 2025

Category: Health

Adolescent Health Survey offers snapshot of Needham youth