Press Releases
Health Department Schedules Rabies Clinics
The Oneida County Health Department has scheduled a series of rabies clinics for 2013. The next clinic will be held on Wednesday, March 20th from 6-8 pm at the Trenton Municipal Center. Seven additional dates and sites have currently been announced.
OCHD Schedules Rabies Clinics for 2013
The first in a series of rabies clinics sponsored by the Oneida County Health Department in 2013 is scheduled for Saturday, March 9th at the Sherrill Community Arts Center located at 139 E. Hamilton Avenue from 9:00 – 11:00 am, a Health Department official said today.
County Flu Cases Continue To Rise
The number of laboratory confirmed cases of influenza in Oneida County has more than quadrupled since first reported less than two weeks ago, Oneida County Health Department officials said today.
<em>‘Fight the Bite’</em> Signs Alert Public to Mosquito and Tick Threats
The Oneida County Health Department has received 84 signs alerting the public to “Fight the Bite” and the threat of mosquito and tick-borne diseases such as West Nile Virus (WNV), Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and Lyme Disease. This year Oneida County was one of four targeted counties which worked in conjunction with the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH to prevent arboviruses in their communities.
Faxton-St. Luke’s Awarded <em>Certificate of Excellence</em> for Compliance In Hepatitis B Perinatal Prevention
Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare has been awarded a ‘Certificate of Excellence’ by the New York State Department of Health’s (NYSDOH) Hepatitis B Perinatal Prevention Program following a quality assurance/medical record review conducted at the hospital.
Workshop Prepares Community For Disasters
Oneida County will conduct a Disaster Preparedness Workshop designed to prepare county residents in the event a disaster were to impact our community, Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr. announced today.
“The tragic events of 9-11 and the catastrophic loss of life and property in the wakes of huricannes Katrina and Irene have taught us that disaster can strike anywhere at anytime. Oneida County residents should be prepared to provide a measure of safety and security for themselves and their families should an emergency arise, natural or manmade, until such time that the appropriate agencies can respond to their needs,” Picente said.
