Press release April 22-29, 2024 is National Infant Immunization Week. National Infant Immunization Week is a yearly observation that highlights the importance of protecting infants from birth to two years of age from serious childhood diseases. Vaccines, a successful public health tool, have greatly reduced infant deaths and disability caused …
Press release April 14-20, 2024 is STI Awareness Week. This provides an opportunity to raise awareness about sexuality transmitted infections (STIs) and how they impact our lives. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), sexually transmitted infections, commonly referred to as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), are very …
Press release Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) announces plans to conduct up to six (6) prescribed burns on theRefuge during the 2024 season. The goal this year is to burn up to 130 acres of grasslands and 30 acres of cattail marsh. The result will be enhanced grassland nesting cover …
Have you ever wondered why someone vapes even after learning about the dangersand effects from it? There are hidden facts behind the range of colors and flavorsassociated with e-cigarettes. From addictive nicotine to harmful chemicals, the dangersof vaping are real. It is time to clear the air and learn about …
Press release UConnectCare (formerly Genesee/Orleans Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse) has hired Jay Baran as the coordinator of the GOW Opioid Task Force. Baran, 26, is responsible for overseeing the three-county – Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming – volunteer organization that is dedicated to dedicated to saving lives by reducing …
Press release Did you know lead poisoning is 100% preventable? “Lead is a metal that is toxic to our bodies and can cause serious health issues for children who have been exposed,” stated Gabrielle Lanich, Lead Program Coordinator of Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health). “Young children under …
Press release With traveling increasing for Spring Break, the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) are encouraging residents to check their measles vaccination status. If you are not up-to-date on the measles vaccine, contact your healthcare provider and get vaccinated. Cases of measles are increasing worldwide and in …
On March 04, 2024 at 2:50pm, the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office along with the Lyndonville Fire Department and Medina Ambulance, were dispatched to a one vehicle crash on the Niagara Orleans County Line Road in the Town of Yates. The preliminary investigation indicates that a tractor trailer was traveling southbound …
Press release Colorectal cancer, also known as colon cancer, is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Colon cancer occurs when cells in the colon or rectum grow uncontrollably. Abnormal growths, known as polyps, can occasionally develop and certain polyps may eventually develop into cancer. Polyps …
