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December 23, 2008:
First Westchester flu case confirmed. Health
Department urges residents to get vaccinated.
December 11, 2008:
Hair salons offer HIV tests and health education.
Partnership between Westchester County, Hair salons
and Project WAVE introduced.
November 19, 2008:
County offers students a new e-tool to help them
pursue medical careers. Minority Medical
Professionals needed as mentors.
October 17, 2008:
Boater advisory: planned treated sewage discharge
Monday.
October 7, 2008:
Breast cancer awareness month is a good time for a
mammogram. Free breast cancer screening
available for uninsured and underinsured women.
September 18, 2008:
Time to get your flu shot. County Health
Department offers flu shot clinics for eligible
residents.
September 15, 2008:
Westchester hosts "Dare to be a doctor" conference
for minority students. Nationally renowned New
Jersey doctors inspire teens wit their true stories.
September 9, 2008:
After the rain, follow these steps to discourage and
avoid West Nile virus.
September 2, 2008:
Westchester septic system owners to get county sewer
tax reimbursement.
August 14, 2008:
Mosquito batches collected in Rye Brook & Mt. Vernon
tests positive for West Nile virus. No
spraying planned.
August 14, 2008:
FREE rabies vaccinations for dogs and cats.
One-day vaccination clinic sponsored by the
Westchester County Health Department.
August 7, 2008:
Mosquito batch collected in Rye City tests positive
for West Nile virus. No spraying planned.
July 28, 2008:
Is your child ready to go back to school?
July 18, 2008:
Health Department issues heat and air quality
advisory.
July 16, 2008:
Staying healthy takes more than a workout
July 9, 2008:
Health Department issues heat and air quality
advisory.
July 8, 2008:
Stay away from strays and wild animals.
July 1, 2008:
Rabies Alert. Rabid cat found in Peekskill.
June 30, 2008:
How to catch a bat and avoid rabies shots.
June 26, 2008:
Westchester County Health Department supports
National HIV Testing Day.
June 24, 2008:
School's out - kids get moving!
June 16, 2008:
RABIES ALERT. Possible rabid coyote in
Cortlandt Manor.
June 6, 2008:
Health Department issues heat and air quality
advisory.
June 6, 2008:
Health Department issues heat stress warning.
June 2, 2008:
First Deputy Health Commissioner elected to
Statewide post.
May 22, 2008:
RABIES ALERT.
Possible Rabid Cat in Pelham Manor.
May 20, 2008:
Break out the barbecue, but avoid an outbreak of
food poisoning. Barbecue safety tips from the
Westchester County Department of Health.
May 13, 2008:
Get tested for sexually transmitted diseases before
you get pregnant.
May 6, 2008:
And the winner is...Croton-on-Hudson for the best
tasting water. Croton-on-Hudson wins
Westchester Water Tasting Contest during Water Week.
May 5, 2008:
County to hold annual water taste test contest May
6.
May 2, 2008:
West Nile Virus prevention efforts begin Monday.
April 22, 2008:
Finding strategies to prevent teen pregnancy.
April 16, 2008:
God's Green Market feeds the hungry and wins County
award.
Distinguished Public Health
Service Award Goes to the Rev. Hugh Farrish and the
Port Chester/Town of Rye Council of Community
Services DeCicco’s Also Honored for Quitting Tobacco
Sales
 View
pictures of the
event.
April 8, 2008:
Trans Fat enforcement begins.
March 28, 2008:
New Grant helps Westchester residents get free or
low-cost cancer screening.
March 25, 2008:
Here's the scoop: No Junk Food - but a little ice
cream is okay.
Wednesday, 10:50 AM at the Richard J. Bailey School,
33 W. Hillside Avenue, White Plains.
March 21, 2008:
TB cases are down, but still too high. Health
department awarded$1.7 million grant to fight TB.
March 20, 2008:
FREE rabies vaccinations for dogs, cats and ferrets.
One-day vaccination clinic sponsored by the
Westchester County Health Department.
February 15, 2008:
Pokemon Valentine lollipops recalled: some contain
metal fragments.
February 6, 2008:
It's My Healthcare" - Your Guide to Good Health.
Spano introduces new patient education campaign.
February 4, 2008:
"It's My Healthcare" - Your Guide To Good Health.
Spano to introduce new patient education campaign.
January 28, 2008:
Care for your baby's first teeth emphasized during
February's National Children's Dental Health Month.
January 15, 2008:
Health Department's new tough technology improves
services in the field.
January 15, 2008:
New York State approves Westchester County ban on
trans-fat oil use.
January 15, 2008:
It's not too late to get the flu vaccine.
January 14, 2008:
New Westchester septic system law takes effect
January 24th.
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