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cycle in the city

Looking for a great way to see the city and stay fit?  Starting Sunday, May 19, the Creating Healthy Places to Live, Work, and Play in Onondaga County program, the City of Syracuse, and numerous other partners will be offering a series of “Cycle in the City” bicycle rides.  The rides will provide an opportunity… Read more >

Mosquito Borne Surveillance

The Onondaga County Health Department announced that the annual mosquito-borne virus surveillance and control program will start on or about May 20th and run through October 18th. The program consists of collecting and testing mosquitoes for various viruses including West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis. The program also uses larvicides to control mosquito population… Read more >

Boil Water Advisory in Marietta

The Onondaga County Health Department has been notified that a small cluster of private wells on Amber Road in Marietta is contaminated with bacteria. Although private wells are not regulated, the Onondaga County Health Department is working closely with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Onondaga County Soil and Water Conservation District… Read more >

Have you gotten your flu vaccine yet?

Date of Release: November 30, 2012:          For Further Information Please Call:                                                                              Karyn Johnson, MSEd, CHES                                                                              435-3280 Have you gotten your flu vaccine yet? It’s not too late!   National Influenza Vaccination Week kicks off December 2nd and runs through December 8th. This week is set aside to raise awareness about the importance of getting a flu… Read more >

Shigella Cases Still on the Rise in Onondaga County

Earlier this year, the Onondaga County Health Department alerted the public about an outbreak of shigellosis in Onondaga County. Fortunately during the summer, the number of cases of shigellosis diminished; recently however, the Health Department began seeing more cases of this illness again. Dr. Cynthia B. Morrow, Commissioner of Health, explained “to date, the Health… Read more >

More West Nile virus Found in Onondaga County

Onondaga County Health Commissioner, Dr. Cynthia B. Morrow, announced today that additional West Nile virus activity has been identified. The New York State Health Department laboratory has reported finding evidence of West Nile virus in two mosquito traps in Onondaga County. These pools were collected on Island Road and Route 298 in the town of… Read more >

FREE Mammograms For Women Without Health Insurance

When was your last mammogram? On October 19th celebrate National Mammography Day by scheduling your mammogram! Women between the ages of 40 and 64 who do not have health insurance may qualify for a free breast exam, mammogram, and Pap test through the Onondaga County Cancer Services Program (CSP). If you are an uninsured woman… Read more >

The Onondaga County Health Department Announces the 2012 Public Flu and Pneumonia Vaccine Clinic Schedule

The Onondaga County Health Department, in partnership with the University of Rochester Medical Center, has scheduled three (3) flu and pneumonia vaccine clinics throughout Onondaga County. The clinics are scheduled on: Saturday October 6th from 9:00 am -12:00 noon at Believers Chapel in Cicero Tuesday, October 9th from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm at Solvay-Geddes… Read more >

More West Nile Virus Found in Onondaga County

More West Nile Virus Found in Onondaga County Onondaga County Health Commissioner, Dr. Cynthia B. Morrow, announced today that additional West Nile virus activity has been identified. The New York State Health Department laboratory has reported finding evidence of West Nile virus in a mosquito trap in Onondaga County. This pool was collected on Island… Read more >

Be Prepared: Make a Family Emergency Plan

Kevin E. Wisely, Commissioner of the Onondaga County Department of Emergency Management, is encouraging Onondaga County residents to make a family emergency plan.   An advanced emergency plan helps your family stay safe when an emergency strikes. Wisely explains, “It is best to involve all family members in your planning and start by having a family… Read more >