{"id":30960,"date":"2022-03-01T21:09:55","date_gmt":"2022-03-02T02:09:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=30960"},"modified":"2022-03-01T21:09:55","modified_gmt":"2022-03-02T02:09:55","slug":"genesee-orleans-equity-and-efficiency-go-health-weights-measures-2022-national-weights-and-measures-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2022\/03\/01\/genesee-orleans-equity-and-efficiency-go-health-weights-measures-2022-national-weights-and-measures-week\/","title":{"rendered":"GENESEE\/ORLEANS\/Equity and Efficiency: GO Health Weights & Measures 2022 National Weights and Measures week"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Press release<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The Genesee and Orleans County Department, Weights & Measures (GO Health W&M) is
responsible for testing all commercial devices used to weigh or measure various commodities.
These efforts are celebrated annually during National Weights & Measures Week, March 1st \u2013
7th, 2021 included 405 inspections that comprised of over 1,210 devices, including grocery stores,
deli, bakeries, produce stands, laundromats, farms, manufacturing plants, distribution
centers, stone quarries, gas stations and non-commercial locations as requested. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The department acts as a consumer protection service, while also watching out for the sellers,
ensuring fairness for all parties involved. \u201cWith the persistent price increases of everyday items,
our work is more valuable than ever,\u201d voiced Ronald P. Mannella, GO Health W&M Director.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genesee and Orleans County entered a shared services agreement in 2020 that combined both
county Weights & Measures Departments. This cross-county collaboration has estimated
annual saving of over $54,000. Mannella announced that for the fourth straight year in Orleans
and second straight year in Genesee, all commercial devices were accounted for, a challenging
task that ensures financial protection for both residents and visitors to the area.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Create & Educate: GO Health is a pioneer in many aspects of Weights & Measures.
Beginning in 2021, the department began incorporating health and safety messaging on their
inspection seals, a first in the state. These seals are applied to commercial devices including gas pumps
and grocery store scales. \u201cIt\u2019s a great opportunity and use of the space allotted to us,\u201d expressed
Mannella. \u201cCreating and revealing our designs is something we look forward to each year.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis year\u2019s messaging is centered on results of the counties Community Health Assessment
(CHA) and the County Health Rankings \u2013 both revealing our areas of needed improvement,\u201d
stated Mannella. \u201cThese seals are intended to encourage the community into making healthier
choices.\u201d
Community Health Assessment<\/strong>
One of the goals is to increase
smoking\/nicotine cessation Quitline referrals to 13.1% at
the end of year 3 (2024).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Health Behaviors<\/strong> – -NYS- Genesee- Orleans
Adult Smoking 13% 23% 25%
Adult Obesity 26% 34% 37%
CountyHealthRankings.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Protection at the Pump:<\/strong> With support from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets along with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Genesee-Orleans and the surrounding counties are cracking down on credit card skimmers and those responsible. W&M inspectors perform random sweeps of fuel stations looking for these fraudulent devices.
Arrests have been made and we want it known that New York will not tolerate these criminal
acts. If you have suspicious credit card activity, call your bank immediately<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Press release The Genesee and Orleans County Department, Weights & Measures (GO Health W&M) isresponsible for testing all commercial devices used to weigh or measure various commodities.These efforts are celebrated annually during National Weights & Measures Week, March 1st \u20137th, 2021 included 405 inspections that comprised of over 1,210 devices, \u2026<\/p>\n

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