2013 Press Releases

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Avoid Health Risks During Flood Cleanup (12/23/13)

Be Ready for Winter Weather Hazards (12/13/13)

Results of Erie County Food Facility Inspections Now Available Online (12/04/13)

Holiday Food Preparation Safety Reminders (11/25/13)

Poloncarz Joins in Nationwide “Thank You!” to Public Health (11/22/13)

November is National Premature Awareness Month (11/13/13)

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regional Administrator Lauds Erie County’s Asthma Intervention & Education Program (11/07/13)

November is National Diabetes Month (11/07/13)

Erie County Holds Influenza Immunization Clinic (10/30/13)

It’s Not Too Late to Get Your Flu Vaccine: Erie County to Hold Influenza Immunization Clinic (10/29/13)

Elevated Levels of Lead in Local Child’s Blood Leads to Nationwide Recall of Spice (10/21/13)

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (10/16/13)

Poloncarz, Burstein Announce Cancer Screening Grant (10/09/13)

Burstein Receives Flu Vaccination, Encourages Others to Do Same (10/07/13)

Burstein Urges Parents to Brush Up on Kids’ Oral Health (10/07/13)

Burstein to Receive Flu Vaccination (10/04/13)

Burstein Emphasizes Danger of “Molly” (10/04/13)

Poloncarz, Burstein Highlight Fall Harvest of Healthy, Locally Produced Food (09/30/13)

Hoak, Burstein Prepare for Falls Prevention Awareness Week (09/23/13)

EC Department of Health Lists Top Ten Accomplishments of 2012 (09/19/13)

Enjoy a “Walk In The Park” This Autumn at Erie County Parks (09/10/13)

Burstein Urges Vaccination ss Flu Season Approaches (09/09/13)

Burstein Calls for Increased Awareness on Mammograms (08/27/13)

Rabies Vaccine Airdrop Scheduled in Erie & Niagara Counties  (08/26/13)

September Dates Announced for Free Rabies Clinics in Erie County (08/16/13)

HPV Coverage Levels Off in 2012; Burstein Calls for Increased Education (08/02/13)

Poloncarz, Burstein, Howard Unveil ESAP Kiosks (07/30/13)

West Nile Virus Found in WNY; Burstein Urges Precautions (07/26/13)

Beat the Heat: Burstein Advises Precautions as Heat Wave Holds (07/18/13)

Burstein Weighs in on Adult Obesity in Erie County (07/18/13)

Burstein Buzzing About Increased Mosquito Awareness (07/16/13)

EC Public Health Emergency Preparedness Score Increases Significantly (06/12/13)

Deaths Attributed to Heroin and Drug Overdose on the Rise (06/06/13)

National HIV Testing Day June 27th, 2013 (06/05/13)

Tips for Quitting Smoking: Ask your Doctor (05/31/13)

“Be Active Erie County” Guided Walks in Erie County Parks (05/13/13)

Rabies Prevention and Awareness Necessary with Warmer Weather (05/13/13)

Sugary Drinks Are Largest Source of Added Sugar in Our Diet! (04/10/13)

HPV Vaccine Proven Safe and Effective in Prevention of Cancers (03/08/13)

April is National STD Awareness Month (03/28/13)

April 1st -7th is Public Health Awareness Week (03/28/13)

March 24, 2013 is World Tuberculosis Day (03/22/13)

County Health Clinic Implements Electronic Health Record (03/18/13)

2013 County Health Rankings (03-12-13)

Energy Drinks Not a Healthy Choice (03/05/13)

Burstein to Participate in Development of National Adolescent Health Agenda (02/28/13)

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month (02/26/13)

New Norovirus Strain Causing Most Norovirus Outbreaks in United States (01/25/13)

How to Care for Yourself or Another in Extreme Cold (01/22/13)

January 2013 Date Announced for Free Rabies Clinic in Erie County (01/11/13)

How to Care for Yourself or Another with the Flu (01/09/13)

January is National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month (01/07/13)

Flu Vaccine: Get Immunized and Stay healthy! (01/04/13)

It’s not just Flu Season!  Watch for Norovirus, the “Stomach Bug!” (01/02/13)

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2012