Monthly Archives: December 2014

Take Steps to Prevent, Control, and Treat the Flu

Commissioner of Health, Indu Gupta, MD reported today that the Onondaga County Health Department has been notified about several flu-related hospitalizations and one lab-confirmed flu death. Additionally, there have also been reports of flu outbreaks in both assisted living homes and group homes. Dr. Gupta reassured, “We are working closely with the New York State… Read more >

Family Planning Civic Center Clinic Closed Tomorrow

The Onondaga County Health Department’s Family Planning Clinic at the Onondaga County Civic Center will be closed on Tuesday December 16, 2014.  This site will reopen for walk-in services on Friday December 19, 2014 from 9:00 am-10:30 am.   Please call 435-3295 if you need immediate medical assistance or if you need to reschedule your appointment. … Read more >

Have you gotten your flu vaccine yet? It’s not too late!

The Onondaga County Health Department would like to remind people that it is not too late to get a flu vaccine.   The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone 6 months old and older get a flu shot each year. Getting a flu vaccine every year is the best way to prevent… Read more >

Family Planning Closed Today

The Onondaga County Health Department’s Family Planning Clinic at the Dr. William A. Harris Health Center location (301 Slocum Avenue in Syracuse) is closed today, December 12, 2014 due to plumbing issues. Please call 435-3295 if you need immediate medical assistance or if you need to reschedule your appointment.  Sorry for any inconvenience this may… Read more >

General Immunization Clinic Temporarily Closed Due to a Plumbing Issue

The Onondaga County Health Department’s General Immunization Clinic located at the Dr. William A. Harris Health Center, 301 Slocum Avenue, in Syracuse is closed for today, December 11, 2014 due to a plumbing issue. The clinic will reopen next Thursday, December 18, 2014 for normal clinic hours, 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Please call 435-2000… Read more >

Family Planning Clinic Temporarily Closed Due to Flooding

The Onondaga County Health Department’s Family Planning Clinic located at the Dr. William A. Harris Health Center, 301 Slocum Avenue, in Syracuse is closed for the remainder of today, December 9, 2014 due to flooding. Please call 435-3295 to reschedule today’s appointment. The clinic will reopen tomorrow, December 10, 2014 for normal clinic hours, 5:00… Read more >