Category Archives: Press Releases

AUGUST IS NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION AWARENESS MONTH

Don’t Forget Your Preteen or Teen! August is National Immunization Awareness Month. This campaign is a reminder for people of all ages about the importance of getting vaccinated (shots). Preteens and teens are a group that you may not think about when talking about shots. Immunizations can help protect your preteen or teen from diseases… Read more >

Second Finding of West Nile Virus in Onondaga County

Onondaga County Health Commissioner, Dr. Cynthia B. Morrow announced today that the New York State Health Department laboratory has reported finding evidence of West Nile virus in Onondaga County. The finding was in a mosquito pool collected at the Route 298 trap in the Town of Cicero on July 23, 2013 and sent to the… Read more >

First Evidence of West Nile virus in Onondaga County

Onondaga County Health Commissioner, Cynthia B. Morrow announced today that the New York State Health Department laboratory has reported finding evidence of West Nile virus in Onondaga County. The finding was in a mosquito pool collected at the Minoa Sewage Treatment Plant (located on Kalin Drive in the Town of Manlius) on June 28, 2013… Read more >

National HIV Testing Day June 27, 2013

National HIV Testing Day June 27, 2013 Onondaga County Health Commissioner, Cynthia B. Morrow, encourages all Onondaga County residents to learn their HIV status. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that one out of five people living with HIV in the United States is unaware of their HIV status. Because many… Read more >

Oneida Shores park Beach Remains Closed for Swimming

Onondaga County Deputy Commissioner of Health, Linda Karmen, announced today that Oneida Shores Beach located in the town of Cicero, will remain closed for swimming due to continued high levels of E. coli bacteria in the water. Swimming will not be allowed until bacteria levels return to acceptable levels. Karmen explained that the Health Department… Read more >

Raccoon Positive for Rabies

Onondaga County Health Commissioner, Dr. Cynthia B. Morrow, announced today that the New York State Health Department laboratory has reported that a raccoon found in the Town of Marcellus has tested positive for rabies. This is the first positive rabies findings of the season. The raccoon was seen in the vicinity of West Seneca Turnpike. … Read more >

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 >