Press Releases

Vitamin B Critical in Reducing Neural Tube Defects in Fetal Development
Everyone needs folic Acid, an essential B-vitamin, in order to maintain good health, but it’s particularly important to woman during their childbearing years, according to Dr. Gayle D. Jones, Director of the Oneida County Health Department in recognizing January 8th-14th as National Folic Acid Awareness Week.

Health Department Increases Number of Clinics for 2012
The Oneida County Health Department has scheduled the first of thirteen planned rabies immunization clinics to be held in 2012 for Wednesday, January 18th at the Back to Basics Dog Obedience Training Facility located at 11954 State Route 28 in Forestport from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. In the event of inclement weather, the clinic will be held the following Wednesday, January 28th, health department officials said.

“Joint Initiative Partners MVCC, LPP and Workforce Development”
Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr. today announced a free training program designed to provide as many as ten persons with construction experience who are currently unemployed the necessary skills to work on pre-1978 built houses that may have lead-based paints.

With ample quantities of vaccine still available, the Oneida County Health Department is lowering the cost of a flu shot for all uninsured patients while supplies last, Patrice Bogan, Director of Clinic Services announced today.

“Program Aids Employment in Construction Field’
Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr. today announced that the tuition for EPA mandated training and certification for two veterans seeking employment in the construction field upon returning from service in Afghanistan or Iraq will be absorbed by the County’s Lead Primary Prevention Program (LPP).

“One Shot Offers Protection From H1N1 and Seasonal Flu”
Oneida County Health Department officials are reminding County residents now is the time for all persons six months and older to get vaccinated against influenza.