Category Archives: Press Releases

Increase in Gastrointestinal Illness in Onondaga County

Increase in Gastrointestinal Illness in Onondaga County Cynthia B. Morrow, MD, MPH, Commissioner of Health announced today that there have been 15 laboratory confirmed and an additional 10 probable cases of shigellosis identified in Onondaga County recently. Dr. Morrow cautions that more cases are expected as the investigation continues. Morrow explained, “Shigellosis is an infectious… Read more >

Raccoons Test Positive for Rabies

Raccoons Test Positive for Rabies Onondaga County Health Commissioner, Dr. Cynthia B. Morrow, announced today that the New York State Health Department laboratory has reported that three raccoons have tested positive for rabies. The raccoons were located near Cold Brook Road in the Town of Spafford, Barker Street in the Town of Otisco, and… Read more >

First Evidence of West Nile Virus in Onondaga County

DATE: June 12, 2012 Cynthia B. Morrow, MD, MPH Commissioner of Health 435-3155 ******* FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ******* First Evidence of West Nile Virus in Onondaga County Onondaga County Health Commissioner, Cynthia B. Morrow announced today that the New York State Health Department laboratory has reported finding evidence of West Nile virus in Onondaga County. … Read more >

Celebrate Men’s Health Week With A Free Colorectal Cancer Screening!

Date of Release: June 8, 2012 For Further Information Please Call: Kathy Mogle 435-3280 Celebrate Men’s Health Week With A Free Colorectal Cancer Screening! The week of June 11th – 17th is National Men’s Health Week. National Men’s Health Week is a weeklong health observance ending with the Father’s Day holiday that is coordinated by… Read more >

Free Breast Exams, Pap Tests, and Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests at Syracuse Community Health Center

For more information contact Emily Young, Public Health Educator at 315-435-3280 Uninsured women ages 40 to 64 will have the valuable opportunity to receive free breast exams, mammograms, and Pap tests at Syracuse Community Health Center located at 819 S. Salina Street, in collaboration with the Onondaga County Cancer Services Program (CSP) Partnership. For uninsured… Read more >

Celebrate Women’s Health Week With A Free Cancer Screening!

Date of Release: May 11, 2012 For Further Information Please Call: Emily Young, Public Health Educator 435-3280 Celebrate Women’s Health Week With A Free Cancer Screening! The week of May 13th– 19th is National Women’s Health Week. National Women’s Health Week is a weeklong health observance coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human… Read more >

Complete Streets Workshop Held

Date of Release: March 6, 2012 For Further Information Please Call: Kathy Mogle, MS 435-3280 Complete Streets Workshop Held The Onondaga County Health Department’s Creating Healthy Places to Live, Work, and Play in Onondaga County Program (CHP) offered a workshop today to address how “Complete Streets” can enhance our community. Kathy Mogle, Program Coordinator for… Read more >

Downtown Syracuse Goes Blue for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Date of Release: February 29, 2012 For Further Information Please Call: Jenny Dickinson, Coordinator 435-3280 Downtown Syracuse Goes Blue for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Starting March 1, Downtown Syracuse landmarks will be lighting up blue as part of the Main Streets Go Blue campaign to recognize Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Main Streets Go Blue is… Read more >

Feral Cat Tests Positive for Rabies

******* FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ******* Onondaga County Health Commissioner, Dr. Cynthia B. Morrow, announced today that the New York State Health Department laboratory has reported that a feral cat, found in the Town of Clay, has tested positive for rabies. The adult black cat had been living in the area along Jackson Road. Any… Read more >

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

Date of Release: January 3, 2012 For Further Information Please Call: Emily Young Public Health Educator 435-3280 January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month The Onondaga County Cancer Services Program (CSP) offers free Pap tests for women ages 40 and older who do not have health insurance. Some women may believe they do not need regular… Read more >