The Chautauqua County Health Department urges residents to use extreme caution while viewing the eclipse. In order to prevent severe eye injury, residents are encouraged to be prepared with proper eclipse viewing glasses. Spectators can prevent … [Read more...]
Free Solar Eclipse Glasses Now Available in Chautauqua County
Chautauqua County officials have announced that free Solar Eclipse glasses are now available for distribution. In November, the County Legislature approved using $50,000 of the county's 3% occupancy tax reserves to purchase around 66,000 glasses … [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...]
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...]
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...]
County Health Department Unveils New Mobile Health Vehicle
The Chautauqua County Health Department's new Mobile Health vehicle was on display at an open house in Mayville Wednesday. Chief Medical Officer and Interim Public Health Director Dr. Michael Faulk said the county received funding in 2021 from the … [Read more...]
Air Quality Health Advisory In Effect for WNY for Thursday
The State Department of Environmental Conservation and Health Department have again issued a Air Quality Health Advisory for all of Thursday in Western New York. Governor Kathy Hochul speaking at a press event Wednesday said that over the course … [Read more...]
People Cautioned to ‘Stay Indoors’ Due to Unhealthy Air Quality Levels
Health officials are urging people to "Stay Indoors" today due to unhealthy air quality levels. The air quality index value is expected to be greater than 170 for fine particulates on Thursday, indicating a highly unsafe level. The Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Receives National Commission on Correctional Health Care Accreditation
Chautauqua County has received the state's accreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care. Sheriff Jim Quattrone announced the accreditation designation to the County Legislature at their monthly meeting on May 24. He said … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Dr. Michael Faulk – March 2, 2023
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley speaks with Interim County Public Health Director Dr. Michael Faulk about the new County Health Assessment and Improvement Plan. … [Read more...]
