Press Releases

National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is an annual observance to highlight the importance of protecting infants from vaccine-preventable diseases and to celebrate the achievements of immunization programs in promoting healthy communities throughout the United States.

In the Town of Ava, a dog that was tied up outside was in a fight with a skunk. The owner was able to kill the skunk while remaining a safe distance away to protect the dog from further harm. The skunk tested positive for rabies. The dog will be quarantined for six months due to the incident.

When winter temperatures drop significantly below normal, staying warm and safe can become a challenge. Exposure to cold temperatures, whether indoors or outside, can cause other health problems.

With the Thanksgiving Season already upon us and The Holiday Season fast approaching, the Oneida County Health Department would like to take this opportunity to provide guidance in making food safety the most important ingredient in the holiday kitchen.

Oneida County Health Department (OCHD) will host its first ever Refugee Community Health Fair. The fair will be held on Sunday, October 18, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Gymnasium at Westminster Moriah/Olivet Presbyterian Church. The church is located at 714 Washington St. Utica, NY. The entrance is on Broadway Street, across from Hanna Park.

Early Detection Saves Lives
It is estimated that one in eight women will develop breast cancer during her life. Breast cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in New York State. Each year in New York, nearly 15,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer and about 2,700 women die from the disease. These women are our wives, mothers, sisters, and friends.