More Mosquito Pools have tested Positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis in Chautauqua County MAYVILLE, N.Y. –The Chautauqua County Department of Health & Human Services (CCDHHS) is continuing to urge residents to take precautions to avoid … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Kiantone Horse Tests Positive for EEE Virus
Chautauqua County health officials say a horse in the town of Kiantone has died after being exposed to the Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEE). The Chautauqua County County Department of Health and Human Services sent out a release Friday, … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: August is National Immunization Awareness Month
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services (CCDHHS) is participating in National Immunization Awareness Month. According to Health Director Christine Schuyler, the month of August is the perfect opportunity to make sure … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: County Health Officials Warn of Algae Blooms During Warm Weather
MAYVILLE - With the arrival of warm weather, Chautauqua County Health officials are putting the public on notice regarding blue-green algae blooms on area lakes. On Tuesday, The Public Health Division of the County Department of Health & Human … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Jamestown Wins Title of Best Tasting Water in County
JAMESTOWN - When it comes to the best tasting water in Chautauqua County, Jamestown has the competition beat. Chautauqua County Health Director Christine Schuyler says the city of Jamestown was the overall winner in the annual Water Tasting Contest … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
MAYVILLE - In recognition of March as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, County director of health and human services Christine Schuyler is urging both men and women over age 50 to get screened for colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: County Board of Health Meets Tonight
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Board of Health will have its first meeting of 2013 tonight in Mayville. During the meeting, the board will review and take action on proposed Sanitary Code Revisions – including updates to Definitions and General … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Cases of Influenza on the Rise in Chautauqua County
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...]
