New York State is working on implementing a lead paint rental registry for high risk areas. Jamestown is ranked seventh in the state for lead poisoning, with 60 children in the 14701 zip code being affected by lead poisoning a year. Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Free Rabies Clinic In Falconer Set for March 23
A free rabies clinic will be held in the village of Falconer on Saturday, March 23. The Chautauqua County Health Department and the Chautauqua County Humane Society will hold the clinic from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Village of Falconer … [Read more...]
County Health Department Advising Residents About Uptick In Measles Cases in U.S.
The Chautauqua County Health Department is advising residents about the developing influx of measles cases in the United States. The Health Department said in the United States, measles cases tend to originate from international travel. The … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Health Department Issues Alert About Hep A Case in Erie, PA
The Chautauqua County Health Department has issued an alert about a case of hepatitis A in Erie, Pennsylvania. The Department issued a release saying they had been made aware of a confirmed case of hepatitis A in a person who works at the Cracker … [Read more...]
Boil Water Order Issued For Fredonia
The Chautauqua County Health Department has issued a boil water order for all Village of Fredonia water customers and properties outside the Village boundaries supplied by their water system. The New York State Department of Health requires that … [Read more...]
New County Public Health Director Starts In January
Chautauqua County will have a new Public Health Director as Interim Director Dr. Michael Faulk steps down. Faulk, speaking to the Legislature's Administrative Services Committee, said that following his recommendation, County Executive PJ Wendel … [Read more...]
Free Rabies Clinic In Jamestown Set for November 18
A free rabies vaccination clinic will be held in the city of Jamestown on November 18. The Chautauqua County Health Department and City of Jamestown are co-hosting the event that will take place 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Saturday, November 18 at the … [Read more...]
Grant Applications Being Accepted for Healthy Homes Program In Jamestown
The City of Jamestown and Chautauqua County Health Department are partnering to offer a grant to help city residents make their homes healthier and more safe. The Healthy Homes Production grant program was funded with $2 million from the U.S. … [Read more...]
County Offers Tips For Safe Sleep, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month
Chautauqua County is offering tips as part of Safe Sleep and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month. The Chautauqua County Health Department’s Community Health and Coroner Divisions said a baby’s death due to unsafe sleep practices and SIDS … [Read more...]
Health Department Advises People To Take Precautions Against Ticks While Outdoors
The Chautauqua County Health Department is advising residents to take precautions to protect themselves from ticks while enjoying the outdoors this Fall. County Director of Environmental Health Jessica Wuerstle said, "Not all ticks can cause … [Read more...]
