MAYVILLE - Influenza activity continues to increase in the Chautauqua County just as it is throughout the state and nation. County Public Health Director Christine Schuyler says High levels of influenza-like-illness (ILI) are widespread nearing what … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: County Health Department Warns of Noroviruses
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Health Department is reminding local residents of proper food handling to prevent disease. As is typical this time of year, outbreaks of Noroviruses are being seen throughout the county. Health Commissioner Christine … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: County Still Seeing Cases of Whooping Cough
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County’s top health official that whooping cough – also known as pertussis - continues to be diagnosed in throughout the county. Public Health Director Christine Schuyler says that while her department has seen sporadic cases … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Boil Water Advisory Lifted in Fredonia
FREDONIA - The Chautauqua County Health Department has lifted a boil water advisory for the village of Fredonia. The announcement came yesterday afternoon, meaning it is now safe to use the water for drinking, cooking, and all other normal uses. … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: County Health Dept. Announces Grant Funding for Healthy Living
MAYVILLE, NY - Community leaders from across Chautauqua County met recently to start transforming local communities for the healthier. The group met as part of the start-up of the Chautauqua County Health Department's Community Transformation Grant: … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Health Officials Continue to Warn of Blue-Green Algae in Lake
MAYVILLE - As the boating and swimming season ends in Chautauqua County, the County Health Department reminds everyone to be cautious of continued blue-green algae in area waters. The algae, technically known as cyano-bacteria, are microscopic … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and in recognition the Chautauqua County public health director is encouraging all women to talk to their health care providers about breast cancer screening and their personal risk for the … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: County Health Officials Warn of Increase Cases of Whooping Cough
MAYVILLE - A continued and marked increase in the number of cases of whooping cough, also known as Pertussis, has been identified by the Chautauqua County Department of Health. County Public Health Director Christine Schuyler says the county’s … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: August is Immunization Awareness Month
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Department of Health is reminding the public that August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Health officials say now is the perfect time to remind family, friends, and coworkers to get caught up on their … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: West Nile Virus Detected in Chautauqua County
MAYVILLE -The West Nile Virus has once again returned to Chautauqua County and health officials are reminding the public to take precautions to reduce the chances of being exposed to the virus. In a media release sent out yesterday afternoon, county … [Read more...]
