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December 22, 2004: Westchester County Health Department better poised to detect future outbreaks of disease.  County system up to 100% hospital participation.

December 14, 2004: Health Department distributes flu vaccine.  No additional community flu clinics scheduled.

November 30, 2004: Westchester County commemorates World AIDS Day.  Residents are encouraged to participate in World AIDS Day events.

November 10, 2004: Free rabies vaccinations offered by Westchester Health Department and City of Yonkers.

November 8, 2004: Health Department to resume community flu clinics.  County receiving additional doses through the National Reallocation Process.

October 25, 2004: Westchester County scores high statewide in eating fruits and vegetables.

October 21, 2004: Health Department suspends flu clinics.

October 18, 2004: AAAACHOOO! I DON'T WANT THE FLU!  Westchester County residents are encouraged to take easy precautions to reduce their chance of getting sick with influenza.

 October 14, 2004: Beat breast cancer with routine mammograms, breast  self-exams and physical checkups.

October 8, 2004: Flu Info-Line.  Westchester responds to the national flu vaccine shortage with up-to-date information.

October 6, 2004: Flu Advisory - Flu Vaccine Shortage.  Flu vaccine available for high risk groups from some physicians, hospitals, health department.

October 5, 2004: Time to get your flu shots.  A reminder from the Westchester County Department of Health.

September 30, 2004: Westchester County's Fit Kids catching on at schools across the county. Program that combats childhood obesity now in 35 schools in 18 Westchester districts

September 9, 2004: Westchester County Beach Advisory

September 1, 2004: Westchester County receives high marks on health report card.

August 26, 2004: Statement on Health Department Dental Clinic closings.

August 25, 2004: First human case of West Nile Virus reported in a Westchester County resident this year. No spraying planned.

August 9, 2004: Westchester Beach Closings

July 29, 2004: Rabies Alert: Rabid fox found in Valhalla.

July 28, 2004: Beaches closed due to heavy rains & sewage pump station overflow.

July 22, 2004: Air Quality Alert Issued for Westchester County Today and Tomorrow: Residents with respiratory or heart conditions may wish to limit strenuous outdoor activity.

July 15, 2004: Getting the point across about sharps in the trash: A message from the Westchester County Health Department.

July 13, 2004: Spring S.T.I.N.G. events are a huge success to combat west nile virus.  Larvicide application program complete.

July 13, 2004: Health Department seeking anyone who may have had contact with a raccoon found at Coyne Park in Yonkers.

July 7, 2004: The Westchester County Health Department unveils new tools for the fight against HIV/AIDS.

June 29, 2004: Rabid raccoon found in Hartsdale.

June 29, 2004: County Health Commissioner named to national board.  Dr. Joshua Lipsman to be Trustee of American Board of Preventive Medicine.

June 24, 2004: County Health Department clinic - bigger and better.  White Plains District Office grand opening. 

June 23, 2004: FREE testing in recognition of National HIV Testing Day.

June 22, 2004: Think your pet is protected against rabies?  Think again.

June 17, 2004: Air quality alert issued for Westchester County today.

June 17, 2004: Forty-one vendors guilty of selling cigarettes to minors.

June 16, 2004: Smoked salmon recall in specialty deli.  

May 28, 2004: Would you like salmonella with your burger?  Food safety tips for the barbecue season from the Westchester County Department of Health.

May 20, 2004: First West Nile positive bird reported for 2004 in Westchester County. Residents encouraged to eliminate & report standing water.  Catch basin larviciding underway.

May 17, 2004: Health Department closing Dental Clinics. 

May 14, 2004: Annual mosquito control efforts resume in Westchester for 2004. Larviciding Program, Clean-Up Initiative Upcoming. 

May 13, 2004: Air quality alert issued for Westchester County today. (pdf)

May 12, 2004: Air Quality alert issued for Westchester County today. (pdf)

May 7, 2004: May 8 is Chemical Clean-Up Day, Spring S.T.I.N.G. and No Pesticide Day.  (pdf)

May 7, 2004: And the winner is...Yonkers Water District for the best tasting water.  Yonkers wins water tasting contest during water week. (pdf)

May 4, 2004: County to hold annual water tasting contest May 5.  National Drinking Water Week Observed, May 3-9. (pdf)

April 30, 2004: Mercury contamination in Rye Brook. Health Department seeking residents who may have been in the area for testing. (pdf)

April 27, 2004: Spano declares May 8 the 3rd annual No Pesticide Day in Westchester.  Urges residents to work year-round to reduce use of pesticide. (pdf)

April 27, 2004: Subdivision plan approval status now available on the Health Department Website. (pdf)

April 26, 2004: Household chemical clean-up days scheduled for May 7 and 8.  Residents also urged to participate in No Pesticide Day and Spring S.T.I.N.G. (pdf)

April 20, 2004: Tuberculosis case in Yonkers High School.  Health Department to test students free of charge. (pdf)

April 20, 2004: H7N2 Avian influenza identified in Westchester resident.  No Public Health Impact. (pdf)

April 14, 2004: Pertussis (Whooping Cough) outbreak in Westchester reaches nearly 100 cases.  Health Department encouraging timely childhood vaccination; suspect cases should consult a physician. (pdf)

April 13, 2004: Think Twice about using lawn chemicals this Spring. (pdf)

April 12, 2004: New rapid HIV test to be introduced in Health Department District Office. (pdf)

April 8, 2004: County Executive Spano talks the talk and walks the walk to celebrate public health week.  Board of Health's "Distinguished Public Health Service" Award also to be presented. (pdf)

April 2, 2004: Cute, Cuddly, Deadly - Health Department Warns Against Rabies From Baby Animals. (pdf)

April 1,  2004: Tattoos and Body Piercing - risky art. Health Commissioner cautions patrons about dangers. (pdf)

March 24 2004: The Health Department observes World TB Day. (pdf)

March 24 2004:  Colon Testing can Save Your Life!  The county and the American Cancer Society plan to get the word out. (pdf)

March 23, 2004: Know before you go: Westchester County's sneeze alert puts pollen count warnings right into your inbox. (pdf)

March 22, 2004: Spring Cleaning is Good For You!  A message from the Health Department. (pdf)

March 16, 2004: Spano visits Louis M. Klein Middle School in Harrison for No Junk Food Week.  County urges students county-wide to ditch junk food for one week to develop better eating habits.  (pdf)

February 20, 2004: Westchester County leaders and hospital CEOS to attend Emergency Preparedness Planning Retreat.  (pdf)

January 14, 2004: Health Department offers warm advice about the bitter cold. (pdf)

January 16, 2004: Don't have heat in your rental apartment, co-op or condo? Here is what to do.  (pdf)