Genesee Orleans Health Dept./Learn the ABCs of Viral Hepatitis/ Public Health Column

May is Hepatitis Awareness Month. Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. The liver is a vital organ that processes nutrients, filters the blood, and fights infections. When the liver is inflamed or damaged, its function can be affected. “Heavy alcohol use, some medications, toxins, and certain medical conditions can cause …

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Genesee County to participate in statewide STOP-DWI Memorial Day weekend crackdown enforcement effort

Press release STOP-DWI Impaired Driving Crackdown runs May 22nd – 26th, 2020 Genesee County STOP-DWI Coordinator, Matt Landers announced today that the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office, City of Batavia Police Department and the Village of LeRoy Police Department will participate in a special enforcement effort to crack down on impaired …

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