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Tell Us What You Think!
Every three years Ontario County Public Health conducts a health survey of our residents. We use your responses to guide our programming and to improve the health of our community.
Please go to this link to complete the survey. Thank you!
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ontariocha2012
Synthetic Cannabinoids ("Synthetic Marijuana")
On March 29, 2012 New York State Health Commissioner Nirav R. Shah, M.D., M.P.H. issued an "order of summary action" that bans the sale of synthetic cannabinoids ("synthetic marijuana") in our state. Individuals and businesses in New York State that sell or distribute these products must cease doing so, immediately.
Got Meds?
It is time again to weed out your medicine cabinets and properly dispose of expired, unused, or unwanted medications. Let's keep them out of the hands of our children and out of our environment!
Medications can be dropped off, with no questions asked, at the sites below on the dates provided. Simply drive up and hand them to our volunteers through your car window.
The Finger Lakes Area Immunization Coalition
presents the
Annual Immunization Conference
Tuesday May 22, 2012
8:30am – 3:00pm
Club 86
Geneva NY
What's New with Flu?
February 8, 2012
Is 2011-2012 the flu season that wasn't? Not likely! This is not the first time flu activity has been low in December and January. In 15 of the last 30 years, flu activity peaked in February or March. Based on previous experience, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expect increased illness in the next few weeks. Though flu is currently classified as sporadic in New York State, more illness has been seen in the last couple of weeks.
HIV / AIDS: What the Future Holds
When the first cases of what would later be known as AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) occurred, it was described as an acute illness with a horrible prognosis. Most people died within six months or less. No one knew how to prevent it, to keep it from spreading, to treat it, or even what caused it.
We have come a long way since then. We know now that HIV (Human Immune Deficiency Virus) is the cause of AIDS.
Maternal Child Resource Guide
The Maternal Child Resource Guide is intended to connect the community, medical staff, and service agencies with the vast resources that are available to residents of Ontario County. This list is updated yearly and is inclusive to the best of our knowledge. You will also find health information on many of the pages within this resource guide. The information provided is general health information. Any specific health question should be directed to your physician. If you would like your service agency listed in this resource guide please contact Christy Richards at Christy.Richards@co.ontario.ny.us.
