MAYVILLE - This week is National Influenza Vaccination Week. When it’s after November and you see signs and banners in your community that advertise, “Get Your Flu Vaccine Here,” you might think, “Isn’t it too late for that?” The answer is, … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Whooping Cough on the Rise in Southern Tier
MAYVILLE - Whooping cough outbreaks that began earlier this year are continuing to grow the southern tier, with new outbreaks being reported in Livingston and Steuben Counties. In Steuben County, a Public Health officials says more than 50 cases of … [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...]
MORNING NEWS: County Health Officials Monitor Algae Blooms
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Health Department is also continuing to closely monitors swimming beaches throughout the county because of high levels of blue-green algae. Several beaches have already been shut down, including Mayville Beach on … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Cat in French Creek Tests Positive for Rabies
MAYVILLE - County Health Department officials say they’ve found a rabid cat in the town of French Creek and are using the incident to remind residents to mindful about how to prevent pets from getting the disease. Health officials say they were … [Read more...]
Federally Funded Chautauqua Health Center to Open in October
DUNKIRK - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that local health officials are have a positive reaction to the news of a federal grant to fund the Chautauqua Health Center. In June, U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer announced that a $650,000 federal … [Read more...]
