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Oswego County Health Department Hosts Preventive Health Fair April 4

March 23, 2024 Contributor

OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Health Department hosts a Preventive Health Fair on Thursday, April 4 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Nick Stereo Public Health Clinic, 70 […]

Mobile Food Pantries Scheduled for Feb. 6 and 20

January 26, 2024 Contributor

OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Health Department partners with the Food Bank of Central New York to host multiple mobile food pantries around the county in February. Anyone in need of food assistance can […]

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Oswego County Sees Increase in Flu Cases After Holiday Season

January 19, 2024 Contributor

OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Health Department reminds residents that it’s not too late to get their flu shot as lab-confirmed cases of influenza have been on the rise over the last six weeks. […]

Residents Advised to be Proactive in Their Health Care

January 12, 2024 Contributor

January is National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and the Oswego County Health Department reminds residents about protection measures, such as early cancer screenings and vaccinations, to help detect or prevent the disease.

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Mobile Food Pantries Continue in November

November 3, 2023 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department partners with the Food Bank of Central New York to host multiple mobile food pantries around the county in November.

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First Report Of EEEV, More WNV Found In Oswego County

September 13, 2023 Contributor

New York State Department of Health informed the Oswego County Health Department today that three mosquito pools (samples) have tested positive for the Eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV) for the first time this year. They were found in Albion, Constantia and West Monroe.

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People Urged To Maintain Vigilance Against Mosquito Bites, West Nile Virus

September 8, 2023 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department reported today that West Nile virus (WNV) was found in three separate mosquito pools (samples). One in the town of West Monroe, another in the town of Hastings and a third in the town of Palermo.

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American Red Cross volunteer Nancy Walker offers junior Shae Dosh a healthy snack and free T-shirt, as thanks for her generous blood donation. The school will be holding another blood drive in early March.

Oswego County Health Department Hosts Blood Drive Oct. 19

September 4, 2023 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department hosts a blood drive with the American Red Cross on Thursday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Nick Stereo Public Health Clinic, 70 Bunner St., Oswego.

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Oswego County Health Department Reports More WNV Found

August 31, 2023 Contributor

New York State Department of Health informed the Oswego County Health Department that West Nile Virus (WNV) was found in two mosquito pools (samples). One was collected from the town of Albion and the other from the town of West Monroe.

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Oswego County Health Department Hosts September Mobile Food Pantries

August 28, 2023 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department partners with the Food Bank of Central New York to host multiple mobile food pantries throughout the county in September.

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