Category Archives: Press Releases

Feral Cat Tests Positive for Rabies

Onondaga County Interim Health Commissioner, Michelle Mignano, announced today that the New York State Health Department laboratory has reported that a feral cat, found in the Town of Van Buren in   the Downer Street vicinity, has tested positive for rabies. Ms. Mignano stresses that it is important not to touch or feed unknown or feral… Read more >

BOIL WATER Order Has Been Lifted in Syracuse

The Onondaga County Health Department has lifted the Boil Water Order to residents and businesses in the South Clinton Street area of Syracuse between West Fayette Street and West Jefferson Street.  Laboratory results have confirmed that there is no evidence of coliform bacteria and it is safe to resume drinking tap water. Several restaurants that… Read more >

BOIL WATER Order For Residents in the South Clinton Street Area of Syracuse

The Onondaga County Health Department is issuing a Boil Water Order to residents and businesses in the South Clinton Street area of Syracuse between West Fayette Street and East Jefferson Street, as a result of a water main break that occurred yesterday in this area. AS A PRECAUTION DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING… Read more >

Oneida Shores Park Open Again for Swimming

Onondaga County Health Department Medical Director Quoc Nguyen, MD, announced today that swimming is re-opening at Oneida Shores Park in the town of Cicero. Yesterday Oneida Shores was closed for swimming due to high levels of coliform bacteria in the water. Nguyen explained that lake water results received today are now at acceptable levels.… Read more >

Oneida Shores Park Beach Closed for Swimming

The Onondaga County Health Department today announced that Oneida Shores Beach located in the town of Cicero, will be closed for swimming due to high levels of bacteria in the water. Swimming will not be allowed until bacteria levels return to acceptable levels. The Health Department monitors lake water routinely and closes swimming when bacteria… Read more >

Celebrate men’s Health Week With A Free Colorectal Cancer Screening

The week of June 9th – 15th is National Men’s Health Week. National Men’s Health Week is a weeklong health observance to empower men to make their health a top priority. Making your health a top priority includes following through with regular colorectal cancer screenings. Free colorectal cancer screenings are available for uninsured men ages… Read more >

Take Steps to Prevent Drowning

With the unofficial start of summer, the Onondaga County Health Department is reminding everyone to take steps to stay safe while near any body of water, including pools.  Drowning deaths are almost always preventable when measures are taken to ensure safe water recreation.   Parents, adults, and children must be vigilant about ALWAYS using safe water… Read more >

Bat Positive for Rabies

Onondaga County Interim Commissioner of Health, Michelle Mignano, announced today that the New York State Health Department laboratory has reported that a bat found in the City of Syracuse has tested positive for rabies.  This is the first positive rabies findings of the season. Ms. Mignano stresses, “It is important to bat-proof your home now… Read more >

Rabies Shot Clinics in May

The Onondaga County Health Department, in cooperation with local community partners, will be offering rabies shot clinics at the following locations in May: • Thursday, May 1st from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Clay Highway Garage located at 483 Route 31, Clay • Monday, May 12th from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Village of Manlius… Read more >

Free Radon Test Kits Available

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is found in rock and soil.  It enters a home through cracks and openings in the foundation.  Radon is colorless, odorless, and tasteless.  It is also the second leading cause of lung cancer.  There are no immediate symptoms that will alert you in the presence of radon. … Read more >