Yearly Archives: 2015

Reduce Your Risk of Lyme Disease

Reduce Your Risk of Lyme Disease May 20, 2015 The Onondaga County Health Department is encouraging all residents to take steps to reduce their risk of tick bites that may transmit Lyme disease. Indu Gupta, MD, MPH, Onondaga County Commissioner of Health, explained that, “Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium through the bite of… Read more >

Recall on Baby Furniture

The Onondaga County Health Department’s Lead Poisoning Control Program is alerting parents about the voluntary recall for “Baby’s Dream Cribs and Furniture”. The grey paint on this furniture contains a high level of lead. Young children are especially at risk for lead poisoning because they often put non-food items in their mouth. Children with lead… Read more >

Cycle in the City Starts on May 17th

Looking for a great way to see Syracuse and to get fit? Join us on Sunday, May 17th at 9:00 am at the Creekwalk Trail Head (Jefferson Street in Armory Square) to launch the 2015 Cycle in the City’s free guided bike rides.   Creating Healthy Places to Live, Work, and Play in Onondaga County Program,… Read more >

Rabies Shot Clinics May – June 2015

The Onondaga County Health Department, in cooperation with local community partners, will be offering rabies shot clinics at the following locations in  May – June 2015: Monday, May 11th from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Village of Manlius Recreation Center located at 6 Stickley Drive, Manlius Thursday, May 21st from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm… Read more >

It’s Your Health: Take Charge!

This Mother’s Day marks the beginning of National Women’s Health Week. The week of May 10th – 16th is recognized as National Women’s Health Week and is the perfect time to put your health at the top of your priority list! The goal of National Women’s Health Week is to empower women to make their… Read more >

Parent Forum to Address Questions about Vaccines

Are you a new or expectant parent looking for clear and accurate information about vaccines for your baby?  The Onondaga County Health Department will be hosting a FREE Parent Forum on Vaccines for parents to learn more about vaccines and get their questions answered by experts.  A brief presentation on the basics of immunizations will… Read more >

National Infant Immunization Week April 18 – April 25

National Infant Immunization Week is a week set aside each year to highlight the importance of protecting infants from vaccine preventable disease.  Children, especially infants, are at higher risk for disease. You can protect your infant by getting them vaccinated on time.  Why should you immunize your baby? Here are five important reasons why: Immunizations… Read more >

Moms: Are You Ready for Your New Beginnings?

By Indu Gupta, MD, MPH, Onondaga County Commissioner of Health Contributing Author: Lisa GreenMills, RN, MPH, Syracuse Healthy Start Project Director Let us take our focus to the time where the life begins. We all know that to have a healthy baby, the most important thing is a mother’s complete health- physical, emotional, and social… Read more >

What is Health?

By Indu Gupta, MD, MPH Onondaga County Health Commissioner Everyone uses the word “Health” every day irrespective of age, sex, gender, race, nationality, occupation, species, environment, and even in the context of non-living concept of money. So what is health? The answers vary. From healthy habits to the sense of relief that comes with being… Read more >

Make the Right Choice and Get Screened for Colorectal Cancer

If you’re age 50 or older and haven’t been screened for colorectal cancer, now is your time! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 3 adults ages 50-75 years are not getting tested for colorectal cancer as recommended.  Screening can find polyps so they can be removed before turning into… Read more >