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Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) awarded National Accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board

Press release GO Health is pleased to announce that it has been awarded national accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). Established in 2007, PHAB is the nonprofit organization that administers the national accreditation program, which aims to advance and transform public health practice by championing performance improvement, strong …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Health Dept. looking for assistance in dog bite incident at County Park

Press release The Genesee County Health Department is seeking information about the location of a dog and its owner following a dog bite incident on Saturday, October 26th around 6:00pm. The incident occurred at the Genesee County Park located at 11095 Bethany Center Road in East Bethany, NY. The dog …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS/GO Health is seeking community feedback on Lead Poisoning Prevention grant activities

Press release Did you know that the only way to find out if your child has lead poisoning is by testing their blood? “Signs of lead poisoning are often hard to see, so testing is very important,” said Darren Brodie, Environmental Health Director of the Genesee and Orleans County Health …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS/Human case of West Nile Virus confirmed, Health Department encourages residents to protect against mosquito borne illnesses

Press release A human case of West Nile Virus has been confirmed in Orleans County. “West Nile Virus is most commonly spread by the bite of an infected mosquito,” stated Paul Pettit, Public Health Director for the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health). “The best protection against West …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS/Bat and Rabies Awareness

Press release During the summer months, the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) typically see an increase in reports from residents who have encountered bats. Bats can occasionally find their way into houses, particularly in older homes that are not properly sealed. This most often occurs during the …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS COUNTIES/Extreme Heat Awareness

Press release Genesee and Orleans Counties are expecting unusually hot weather this week, which will begin today and last through Friday evening, particularly on Wednesday and Thursday. “The duration of the heat will include both daytime and nighttime temperatures, with little or no relief during the overnight hours,” stated Paul …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS COUNTY/Love Them and Leash Them – The Importance of Keeping Dogs Leashed

Press release The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) are reminding pet owners the importance of keeping their dog(s) leashed and under control at all times. This year, there have been numerous reported incidents of off-leash dogs biting children, pedestrians, and cyclists. Leashing dogs can give pet owners …

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