News - 2018

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December
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12/12/2018 ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CONFIRMS LOCAL CASE OF MEASLES
12/03/2018 ERIE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT: GET YOUR FLU VACCINATION
October
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10/08/2018 HEPATITIS A IMMUNIZATION CLINIC OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
September
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09/28/2018 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month; Cancer Services Program Screens the Uninsured
09/17/2018 Mosquitoes & Ticks Remain a Threat; Mosquitoes in Erie County Test Positive for West Nile Virus; Active Time for Ticks
August
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08/28/2018 3 Rabies Vaccination Clinics in September; Last Opportunities in 2018 to Have Your Pets Vaccinated for Free
08/24/2018 Hepatitis A Immunization Clinic Details Announced; To be held Monday, August 27th at NFTA Metrolpolitan Transportation Center
08/22/2018 International Overdose Awareness Day; Candlelight Memorial Remembering Those Lost to Opioid Addiction
08/14/2018 Erie County Opiate Epidemic Task Force Releases Recommendation; Encourages Naloxone Be Stored in Public Places in AED Storage Units
08/13/2018 Bats & Rabies—A Dangerous Combination; Do NOT Touch Any Wildlife—For Your Sake & Theirs
08/03/2018 Rabies Vaccine Airdrop Begins Mid-August; Program’s Goal is to Reduce Incidence of Rabies in Local Wildlife Population
08/01/2018 Visit ECDOH at the Erie County Fair! Free Health Screenings & Information
July
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07/30/2018 Vaccines Are Vital for Everyone; August is National Immunization Awareness Month
07/19/2018 Creating Breastfeeding-Friendly Worksites; Recognizing Local Employers Leading the Way for Moms and Babies
June
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06/29/2018 Tips for a Safe & Healthy 4th of July; Leave Fireworks to the Professionals
06/27/2018 Extreme Heat Precautions -- Be Prepared for this Weekend’s High Temperatures
06/25/2018 Town of Amherst Adds Drug Drop-off Kiosk; Unwanted Drugs Can Be Dropped Off 24/7
06/20/2018 National HIV Testing Day; Do You Know Your HIV Status?
06/18/2018 Take Advantage of Locally Grown Fresh Produce; Support WNY Farmers & Strive to Eat Healthier
May
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05/24/2018 Swimming Safety Tips; This is Healthy & Safe Swimming Week
05/22/2018 National Emergency Medical Services Week; Open House on Thursday, May 24th Offers Free Trainings
05/18/2018 Hepatitis C is Largest Infectious Disease Epidemic in the U.S.; Have You Been Tested?
05/14/2018 Stop the Bleed Campaign Collaborative; Looking For Interested Sites to Receive Free Training and Kit
April
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04/24/2018 National Environmental Education Week; To inspire environmental learning and encourage stewardship of our essential resources
04/20/2018 Help Spring Clean Your Community; Tomorrow is Spring Sweep 2018 at Locations throughout Erie County
March
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03/29/2018 April is National STD Awareness Month; Confidential STD Testing Provided at 608 William Street (Buffalo) Clinic
03/28/2018 Dates for May & September Rabies Clinics; Hugely Popular Program Vaccinates Dogs, Cats & Ferrets for Free!
03/22/2018 HOPE Buffalo Hosts Youth & Community Award Ceremony; Every Child is One Caring Adult away from being a Success Story
03/12/2018 Adults Need Vaccinations Too! Many Adults Unsure of What Vaccinations They Should Receive
03/05/2018 Colorectal Cancer is Preventable; TOPS Markets® Partners with Erie County Cancer Services Program to Promote Screening
February
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02/14/2018 Black Balloon Day; Day of Remembrance for those lost to Opioid Addiction & Their Loved Ones
02/13/2018 Influenza Still Increasing in Erie County Residents; Residents Reminded It Is Not Too Late for a Flu Shot
02/07/2018 HOPE Buffalo Launches Teen-Focused Referral Guide; Collaboration with Community Yields Comprehensive Teen-Friendly Guide
02/01/2018 National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day; Black Men and Women face a Higher Risk of Being Exposed to HIV Infection
January
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01/29/2018 National Wear RED Day is Friday! February 2, 1018 Event Raises Awareness of Heart Disease in Women
01/10/2018 Cancer Services Program Answers Need for Cervical Cancer Screening; Cost Should Not Be Barrier to Life-Saving Cancer Screening
01/04/2018 Extreme Cold Weather Poses Health Risks for All Ages; Stay Indoors if You Can; When Outdoors Dress in Layers