LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The children's immunization clinic scheduled for August 4, 2015 has been canceled by the County Department of Health. According to a press release from Yvonne Oliver, M.S.Ed., Public Health Educator for the Department of Health, the normal immunization schedule will resume in September, with immunizations available at the Department of Health building on the first Tuesday of every month from 4 to 6 p.m. "Due to … [Read more...]
Terrorist Attack Drill Tests Capacity of Drug Distribution Plan
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The county Health Department says that Monday's mock emergency scenario handed down from New York State successfully tested their ability to distribute emergency medication to the community in two short hours, and the county emergency drug distribution plan does indeed work and help keep everyone safe. Local residents could sign up for the drill, a Medical Countermeasure Distribution Exercise, beforehand, or just drive up … [Read more...]
Emergency Drug Distribution Drill Scheduled for March
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Livingston County Department of Health will soon conduct a County-wide drive-thru emergency drug distribution drill to heighten community preparedness for public health crises. According to a press release from the Department of Health, the drill is designed to test the mass antibiotic dispensing (passing medication) plan, to be better prepared in the event of a public health emergency that requires medications to be … [Read more...]
Suicide Awareness on the Rise in the Wake of Robin Williams’ Death
LIVINGSTON COUNTY– In the wake of Robin Williams' tragic death on Monday, people are talking more and more about the Hollywood legend's life and circumstances, and how they may have contributed to his final act. Media outlets decry his chronic depression and predisposition to substance abuse, combined in the twilight of his extraordinarily successful career, as chief factors in the manner of his untimely passing. But suicide is by no means a … [Read more...]
September recognized at National Preparedness Month
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — The Livingston County Department of Health works daily preparing to keep residents safe during an emergency, whether natural or man-made, and this summer, the department geared up for September, or “National Preparedness Month.” In order to prepare, the Livingston County Department of Health’s Disaster Response Team (DRT) tested the County Sheltering Plan on July 26. The DRT was activated and support personnel joined efforts … [Read more...]