Category Archives: Press Releases

It is Essential to Take Steps to Avoid Measles

The Onondaga County Health Department is reminding Onondaga County residents about the importance of being up-to-date on all vaccinations including measles. Since December 2014, there has been an ongoing multistate outbreak of measles in the United States. Dr. Indu Gupta, Commissioner of Health, explained “Onondaga County has not had a confirmed measles case since 2000.… Read more >

Take Precautions During the Cold Weather

Take Precautions During the Cold Weather Onondaga County Health Commissioner, Indu Gupta, MD, MPH, recommends that Onondaga County residents take precautions against the hazards of severe cold weather to prevent cold related injuries and carbon monoxide poisoning. Dr. Gupta stated, “With these low temperatures, people, especially the elderly and infants, are at risk for hypothermia… Read more >

Get Treatment Immediately If You Have Flu Symptoms

Onondaga County, as well as New York State, is in the middle of a severe flu season. This year the predominant virus is flu A H3N2. This flu strain often affects the very young, those over 65 years old, and those with underlying medical conditions. Commissioner of Health, Indu Gupta, MD, MPH, explained today that… Read more >

Largely Preventable Cancer is Still Being Detected

Did you know that over half of all cervical cancer cases occur in women who have rarely or never been screened for the disease? In fact, 4,000 U.S. women die annually of cervical cancer. Screening can prevent cervical cancer or find it early when it’s easier to treat. One death let alone 4,000 is too… Read more >

Onondaga County Health Department Receives Funding to Prepare for National Accreditation

The Onondaga County Health Department has recently been awarded $15,000 to support its progress in meeting the requirements of the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB), the first and only voluntary national accreditation program for public health departments. The Onondaga County Health Department is one of 10 local health departments from 10 states to receive this… Read more >

Onondaga County Immunization Clinic is Changing! New Location, New Day, New Time!

There are changes coming to the Onondaga County Health Department Immunization Clinic. To better accommodate our clients, the Onondaga County Immunization Clinic is moving to a new location, day of the week, and time. Starting January 7, 2015, the clinic will be located at the John H. Mulroy Civic Center, 421 Montgomery St., Room 30… Read more >

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 >