For those with intellectual and developmental disabilities gaining access to services and supports can be challenging. Thanks to the Medicaid Service Coordination administered through Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) the challenge is over.
Healthy Life
Early detection is perhaps the most important weapon in the war against cancer. March is "Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month," a time when the Cancer Services Program Partnership of Oswego County reminds us that regular screenings are especially important for the early detection of colorectal cancer.
Members of the Oswego County Health Department did their part to raise awareness of colon cancer by joining Oswego County Opportunities' (OCO) Cancer Services Program Partnership for "National Dress in Blue Day.'
With January being Cervical Health Awareness Month now is the ideal time to learn what you can do to detect and prevent cervical cancer by scheduling an annual gynecologic exam with your health care provider.
As coordinator of Oswego County Opportunities Cancer Services Program Carolyn Handville often hears the phrase, “Thank You!”, however when it is followed with “You saved my life!” it really brings the program’s impact into focus.
In recognition of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, Oswego County Opportunities’ (OCO) Cancer Services Program and Northern Oswego County Health Services, Inc. (NOCHSI) recently joined forces to host “Papapalooza” at NOCHSI’s Mexico Health Center.
The Oswego County Health Department has announced that the Oswego County Certified Home Health Agency (CHHA) officially closed as of Jan. 20, 2016.
Early detection is perhaps the most important weapon in the war against cancer. In recognition of March as Colon Cancer Awareness Month Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) Cancer Services Program reminds us that regular screenings are especially important for the early detection of colon cancer.
Dr. Joanne Scandale, President of the Brain Injury Coalition of CNY spoke to a class at CCC in Fulton on Brain Injury 101. ARISE is partnering with CCC on increasing the awareness of brain injuries during Brain Injury Awareness Week at CCC. More presentations and activities are planned for Wednesday and Thursday this week between 10am and 2pm. These events are open to the public.
