Category Archives: Press Releases

Preventing Rabies Exposure Remains Important in Winter Months

Onondaga County Commissioner of Health, Indu Gupta, MD, MPH reports that the New York State Health Department’s laboratory confirmed that a cat found in the Town of Onondaga recently tested positive for rabies. This is the second cat that tested positive in 2014, bringing the total number of animals testing positive for rabies in Onondaga… Read more >

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 >

The Onondaga County Health Department Announces A Public Flu Vaccine Clinic

Don’t forget your annual flu vaccine!  The Onondaga County Health Department will be holding a public flu vaccine clinic on Wednesday, November 19th from 10:00AM – 12:00PM, and again from 2:00PM-4:00PM, with special emphasis on reaching uninsured individuals.  The clinic will be held at the John H. Mulroy Civic Center, located at 421 Montgomery Street,… Read more >

Bat Positive for Rabies

Onondaga County Interim Commissioner of Health, Michelle Mignano, announced today that the New York State Health Department’s laboratory has reported that a bat found in the Park Avenue area in the city of Syracuse has tested positive for rabies. This is the tenth bat that has tested positive for rabies in Onondaga County this season.… Read more >