The Oswego County Health Department reported March 24 that two new cases of rabies were recently confirmed in Oswego County. They include a skunk in Scriba and a raccoon in Albion. Both animals attacked unvaccinated pet dogs.
Each year, our emergency personnel respond to several poisoning incidents. Our households contain several known poison hazards, as well as many we wouldn’t even consider dangerous. The top five poisonous household products include hand sanitizers, button batteries, laundry detergent packets,
ecigarettes, and medications. Many incidents involve children.
Congratulations to Lakeside Artisan’s founder, Tim Ames on being awarded the 1st place Blue Ribbon for his Impressionistic interpretation, "Yellow Sail," in the Central New York Art Guild’s Annual Art Show/Competition in Radisson, NY.
St. Francis Commons Assisted Living Residence in Oswego will host the second of a four-part series presented by the Alzheimer’s Association, Central New York Chapter entitled, “Dementia Conversations”. The workshop will be held on Tuesday, June 21st beginning at 7:00 p.m.
The small fruit season is in full swing and Oswego County farmers are eager to help you find the freshest and sweetest berries and cherries around.
Kerrie Phillips of the Fulton Teachers Association (r) presents Karrie Damn, executive director of the Child Advocacy Center of Oswego County (CAC) with a donation of $350. The money was raised through faculty and staff donations from those that participated in Jeans Day at all 5 Fulton schools.
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, Oct. 23 - 29, focuses on the ways parents can reduce children’s exposure to lead in their environment and prevent serious side effects.
Oswego County residents can have their pets immunized against rabies Wednesday, March 22 at the Oswego County Highway Garage, 31 Schaad Drive, Scriba. The clinic will be conducted by the Oswego County Health Department from 6 to 8 p.m.
The Oswego County Health Department will hold a rabies clinic for cats, dogs and ferrets Wednesday, April 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the County Highway Garage, Dill Pickle Alley, Parish.
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