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 The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) will be holding their Local Early Intervention Coordinating Council (LEICC) Quarterly Meeting. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 17, 2024 from 3:30-5:00 p.m. at the Orleans County Health Department (14016 Route 31 West Albion, NY 14411) or by …
Press release You can’t see it. You can’t smell it. But breathing in high levels of radon can increase your risk of lung cancer even if you don’t smoke. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer and it …
Press releases Did you know that radon is a colorless and odorless gas that comes from the soil, which can accumulate in the air we breathe? Radon gas breaks down into fine particles that are radioactive, which, when inhaled, can damage the lungs. Exposure to radon over a long period …
Press release No matter who we are or where we come from, we all know at least one person affected by opioid use disorder. Since 2018, there have been 59 fatal opioid overdoses in Genesee County, with 16 additional deaths still pending official causes of death as of February 2023. …
By Mike PettinellaGCASA Publicist Attitudes toward substance use disorder and words that reflect those attitudes can have a tremendous effect on the recovery process of those struggling with addiction. “Stigma is defined as a mark of disgrace and that (disgrace) is a pretty powerful word,” said Diana Padilla, a longtime …
Press release November is designated as Lung Cancer Awareness month, a global effort to reduce stigma for a disease that affects both smokers and non‐smokers and takes more lives annually than breast, prostate, colon and pancreatic cancers – combined. Smoking is the most common cause of lung cancer, but lung …
Press release The Genesee County Health Department is seeking information about thelocation of a dog and its owner following a dog bite incident on Thursday,April 8, around 3:20pm. The person was walking on the sidewalk nearBatavia Gardens Apartments heading west towards Jerome Place inBatavia. The dog is described as a …