Dear Porky and Buddy,

I just received a reminder card about vaccinations for my pets, a dog and a cat, but I keep hearing horror stories about the dangers of vaccinations and now I don’t know what to do. I hate to annoy my vet, as I basically adore her, but still, I worry. Do you have any suggestions?

This exciting event is designed to bring area health professionals and organizations together in an effort to increase health awareness and the positive effects it can have both physically and mentally. During the Expo, health screenings, activities, materials, demonstrations, and information will be provided for children, youth and adults.

It’s winter. The windows are shut, the furnace is cranked, and you and your pets are spending a lot more quality time together indoors. If you have allergies, you may be feeling the effects, including sneezing and congestion.
“Many children and adults find that their allergy symptoms flare up in the winter months because they spend [...]

Dr. Dennis Norfleet, Oswego County Director of Public Health, would like to stress the importance of staying healthy and getting vaccinated against H1N1 this flu season.

Health experts are expecting another wave of H1N1 to hit sometime in February. There is still time to get vaccinated against H1N1 flu.

The Hannibal High School weight room will be open to Hannibal School District residents on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00pm to 8:00pm beginning January 26.

Dear Porky and Buddy,

I just looked at the outdoor thermometer and it’s 10 degrees. My adopted boxer mix is crossing his legs and begging me to just this once not make him go outside to do his business and my elderly cat won’t come out from under the covers. Are there any special things I should know about taking care of my pets when it gets this cold.

The Fulton Family YMCA welcomes Kali Burke who comes to the Fulton Family YMCA as one of our newest certified Zumba instructor. Kali also teaches Dance Fusion fitness classes, she offers a lot of energy and enthusiasm along with her dance experience to our members and non-members.

Employees of Oswego Health are encouraging community members to join them on Friday, February 5th in supporting National Wear Red Day to increase awareness that heart disease is the number one killer of women.

If your child is under 10 years old and received their first dose of H1N1 vaccine at the Oswego County Health Department’s school-based clinic for Oswego City Schools in December, a second booster dose is now strongly recommended.

As president of the medical staff, Dr. Satterlee will serve as the liaison between Oswego Health’s physicians, the Board, and the administration. She replaces Allison Duggan, M.D., who has been president for the past two years.

In response to recent regulations from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation prohibiting open burning, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County (CCE Oswego County) is exploring the possibility of a collaborative effort with other county agencies to help local farmers address the issue of agricultural plastics disposal.

High School students from the Fulton, Phoenix, and Sandy Creek school districts were recently recognized for their work with the CYO Mentoring Program, a program of Catholic Charities of Oswego County.

Happy New Year to all of our readers in the tri-county region!
While our Richland facility is closed until April, the society is still active with Friday afternoon hours at the Barclay Court House in Pulaski (2nd floor over DMV, 2pm until 5) or by appointment. We got off to a rocky start following our [...]