GENESEO – SUNY Geneseo says that they will be using nonlethal scare tactics, some of which might be noticed in the Village nearby, to move large flocks of crows whose droppings could cause some problems on campus. According to an email to the College community by Darlene Necaster, SUNY Geneseo's Environmental Health and Safety Officer, the big birds' droppings are a health concern. The College's Facilities Services and students and faculty with … [Read more...]
Springwater Hoarders’ Animal Waste Now a Public Health Nuisance
SPRINGWATER – A property on Wrights Road is now considered a public health nuisance and the subject of another repair order from the Livingston County Department of Health and the Town of Springwater, forcing its owners to negotiate a settlement or cleanup plan with the County. Livingston County Public Health Director Jennifer Rodriguez says that the approximately 77-acre property at 6679 Wrights Road has been under investigation by the Health … [Read more...]
Livingston County Returns to Top 10 Healthiest in NYS
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – After a dip in rank, Livingston County is back in the top 10 healthiest counties in New York State. A press release from the Livingston County Department of Health says that the seventh annual County Health Rankings, released Thursday by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (UWPHI), ranks Livingston as the 9th healthiest county in the state. "We are pleased … [Read more...]
Online Resource Works Hand in Hand with County’s Reproductive Health Services
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Bedsider.org, run by The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, engages anyone looking to explore methods of birth control, sexual health, as well as means of support for the self and others through a virtual hashing-out of topics not often addressed by everyday notions of sex. The campaign, a private non-profit organization, launched the 24-hour birth control support network in 2011, and has since … [Read more...]
Noyes Prescribes that this Week be Pharmacy Week
DANSVILLE – As part of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists' (ASHP) National Hospital and Health System Pharmacy Week, Noyes Health is celebrating Pharmacy Week under the theme “Patient Care is our Passion.” According to a press release from Noyes Health, this week especially appreciates health-system pharmacy includes hospitals, ambulatory care clinics, academic health centers, governmental health facilities, and home and … [Read more...]
A.B Cole Makes Strides for Breast Cancer Walk
GENESEO – A.B. Cole Realty is spearheading an effort to fight breast cancer by raising funds to donate to next month’s Breast Cancer Walk in Rochester. Pink shirts filled the Cole office Thursday during its first fundraising event of the season. The business has donated to the breast cancer walk for years, but 2015 marks the second year that they have hosted fundraisers. "It's good just to bring awareness," said Pat Cole, co-founder and … [Read more...]
Toxic Material in Child Centers Cut Back by NYS
NYLON – Clean and Healthy New York, along with Children’s Environmental Health Network and Child Care Council, Inc., celebrated completion of a two year project to train child care providers to improve facilities, educating them on how to remove toxic chemicals and to choose more environmentally friendly products. The Reducing Toxic Chemicals in Child Care program had a large impact, training 437 child care providers from over 250 … [Read more...]
Noyes Goes Out On A Limb With Free Knee Seminar
DANSVILLE — An ordinary conference room at Noyes Health was filled to capacity as over forty community members participated in the “Manage Your Knee Pain and Enjoy an Active Lifestyle” seminar. According to a press release from Cynthia Oswald, Director of PR/Marketing at Noyes Health, Dr. Robert Capecci and Dr. Kevin O’Keefe, specialists in Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, facilitated the talk sponsored by Orthovisc. Mike Donegan, Director of … [Read more...]
A.B. Cole Real Estate to Participate Breast Cancer Fundraiser Walk at Frontier Field
LIVINGSTON COUNTY— A.B. Cole Real Estate is teaming up to raise funds in a charity walk at Frontier Field that will benefit the American Cancer Society. On Sunday, October 19, 2014, at 10 a.m. there will be a 2.5 mile fundraiser walk for the American Cancer Society at Frontier Field in Rochester, in which A.B. Cole Real Estate will be participating. If you would like to contribute you can donate, drop off, or mail a donation to 138 Court … [Read more...]
PENULTIMATE RACE: Ramon Rocha Brings The Heat
GENESEO – The Ramon Rocha 5k took place this past Saturday, September 13 at St. Mary's Church. The race featured over 200 finishers for the 5000 meter distance. The race was won by Josh Harter of Avon NY, in a time of 16:49.5. Josh Williams and Jacob Wukovits, both Geneseo natives, took second and third respectively. The Ramon Rocha 5k is part of "The Geneseo Trio", a series of race/walks for fitness enthusiasts. Preceeded by the Oak Tree … [Read more...]