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December 28, 2006:
Women's health screenings save lives.
January is Cervical Health Awareness
Month.
December 18, 2006:
Holiday Shoppers Be Wise! Avoid toys
containing lead paint. Buy
age-appropriate, safe, and
asthma-friendly toys.
December 11, 2006:
Health Department issues consumer alert
on risk of botulism from smoked fish
product.
December 8, 2006:
No cases in Westchester of E. Coli
infection linked to Taco Bell.
Health Department continuing to
investigate.
December 6, 2006:
Westchester County Health Department
sponsoring FREE rabies vaccination
clinic for pets.
December 6, 2006:
The Westchester County Walk team
receives award for top fundraising
effort.
November 29, 2006:
Westchester County Health Department to
mark WORLD AIDS DAY with a conference.
November 20, 2006:
Turkey tips for the Holidays. From
the Westchester County Health Department
October 23, 2006:
Westchester County Health Department
works to reduce childhood lead
poisoning. National Childhood Lead
Poisoning Prevention Week observed.
October 20, 2006:
Westchester County to support the
Diabetes Walk.
October 18, 2006:
Fit Kids Program teams up with National
Walking Advocate and Grassroots
Organization to promote healthy living
on Westchester.
October 17, 2006:
County Executive honors Blue Ribbon Task
Force on health disparities among
Blacks. Grant recipients
announced.
October 10, 2006:
County ramps up efforts to prevent
tobacco use. Adolescent Tobacco
Use Prevention Act (ATUPA) funding
increased by over $100,000. County
launches Quit Smoking Blog.
October 6, 2006:
October is Breast Cancer Awareness
Month. Westchester women receiving
enhanced screening services.
October 4, 2006:
Rabies Alert. Rabid raccoon located in
Hastings.
September 26, 2006:
Rabies Alert. Rabid raccoon
located in Bronxville.
September 20, 2006:
Rabies Alert. Rabid raccoon located in
Yonkers.
September 19, 2006:
Rabies Alert. Rabid raccoon
located in Peekskill.
September 18, 2006:
It's time to get your flu shot!
Health Department begins its flu shot
clinics in partnership with Senior
Centers.
September 15, 2006:
Health officials warn residents not to
eat bagged spinach.
September 15, 2006:
Second human case of West Nile virus in
westchester county; two new mosquito
batches test positive. No spraying
planned.
September 11, 2006:
First human case of West Nile Virus in
Westchester County; two new
mosquito batches test positive. No
spraying planned.
September 6, 2006:
Boil Water Advisory Lifted (pdf)
September 5, 2006:
Boil Water Advisory Continues
September 1, 2006:
Fourteen mosquito batches collected in
Rye Brook, Rye, Mount Vernon, Yonkers,
Elmsford & Hastings-on-Hudson test
positive for West Nile Virus. No
Spraying Planned.
August 16, 2006:
Westchester County Health Department to
sponsor FREE rabies vaccination clinic
for pets.
August 14, 2006:
Back to school immunizations available.
August 3, 2006:
Heat stress and ozone warning extended for
today. Several communities opening
local cooling centers.
August 2, 2006:
Heat stress and ozone warning continues
today: Several communities opening local
cooling centers.
August 1, 2006:
Heat stress and ozone warning issued for
today. Several communities opening local
cooling centers.
July 31, 2006:
Health Department issues a heat stress
warning.
July 27, 2006:
Mosquito batch collected in Rye City tests
positive for West Nile Virus. No
spraying planned.
July 20, 2006:
Now is the time to avoid mosquito bites!
Peak season for west nile virus
approaching.
July 3, 2006:
Larvicide Application Program completed.
A component of Westchester County's
Mosquito Control Initiative to reduce
west nile virus.
July 3, 2006:
Air Quality Alert Issued for today, July
3.
June 19, 2006:
Air Quality Alert Issued for today.
June 16, 2006:
Air Quality alert issued for Sunday, June
18.
May 22, 2006:
Rabies ALERT - Rabid skunk located in
Tuckahoe.
May 16, 2006:
Health Department reminds residents to
take precautions to avoid tick bites.
May 2, 2006:
Largest outbreak of mumps in two decades a
reminder to immunize. Health
Commissioner urges parents to be sure
their children are immunized.
April 26, 2006:
County observes National Infant
Immunization Week, April 22-29.
One in five children nationwide not
fully protected against childhood
disease.
April 24, 2006:
Turn Off TV - Turn on Life!
Westchester County Fit Kids promoting
fun alternatives to TV.
April 21, 2006:
And the winner is...Croton-on-Hudson
Village for the best tasting water.
April 20, 2006:
Cute, cuddly, deadly - Health Department
warns against rabies from baby animals.
April 19, 2006:
Westchester County Health Department to
sponsor FREE rabies vaccination clinic
for pets.
April 7, 2006:
Children's pain reliever seized due to
high lead content. Product sold
under the brand name "Bebetina" not
safe.
April 4, 2006:
National Public Health Week Celebration.
Board of Health to present
"Distinguished Public Health Service"
Award. Health Fair at Galleria Mall.
March
29, 2006:
Westchester County Department to
Co-Sponsor School Food & Fitness
Conference.
March
14, 2006:
Are you a fabulous fifty? Give yourself
the gift of colorectal cancer screening.
March
8, 2006:
Rabies Alert. Rabid Cat found in Rye.
March 6,
2006:
County Executive challenges kids to Junk
Food-Free Week. (pdf) Encourages
schools to participate in No Junk Food
Week as part of National Nutrition
Month.
February 28,
2006:
State grants awarded to Fit Kids schools
in Westchester.
February 14,
2006:
Love Your Heart: Prevent Cardiovascular
Disease. A reminder from the
Westchester County Department - February
is American Heart Month
January 10,
2006:
An opportunity to recognize public
health leaders. Board of Health seeks
nominations for the Fifth Annual
Distinguished Public Health Service
Award
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