• "Healthy Environment -- Healthy Living"
    Public Health E-Magazine, Spring 2008
      New!
  • Climate Change: Our Health in the Balance
  • Pandemic Flu Planning Toolkits

  • Greene County Dog Ordinance

  • Animal Rescue Procedures  New!

  • Product Recalls


  • Click here to view the daily pollen count.
  • Click here to view photos of dogs currently being held at the Animal Shelter.
  • Click here to learn how to rescue dogs from the Animal Shelter.
  • Click here for current food inspection results.
  • Click here for the current air quality index.







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    Looking Back . . .


    May 12, 2004 - The Health Department was in the process of having a proposed ordinance approved by City Council that would assist in taking action against vicious dogs before they are able to bite and attack someone.

    Current Issues . . .

    May is Better Sleep Month. Sleep is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. It affects how you feel physically, your relationships, your productivity - even your quality of life. Sleep needs to be a health priority.
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    Get a jump on protecting your skin. Use sunscreen and wear appropriate clothing even before the summer sun shines.
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    Think "green" to protect our environment and therefore protect public health. Consider cleaning your home using 'green' products.
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    Spring rains and warming temperatures signal it's time to begin preventing mosquitoes.
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    Weekly Feature . . .


    Recent rains and warm weather create a prime breeding environment for mosquitoes. With more mosquitoes comes an increased risk for West Nile virus. The best way to protect yourself is to "fight the bite." By taking some simple precautions, you can protect yourself from being bitten and being infected with West Nile virus.
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    In the News . . .


    While it may sound like an excuse to stay away from the office, recent research suggests that the office computer mice and keyboard you use every day may be prime real estate for germs.  05/05/08
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    They're getting ready to pack their bags and head to camp. But as kids prepare to share close quarters, there's something parents should know: The United States is facing its largest measles outbreak in seven years -- and measles spreads fast.  05/05/08
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    A New York food company is recalling more than 286,000 pounds of meat and poultry because it might be contaminated with the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes.  05/05/08
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    Blood-sucking ticks are already prowling the woods and grassy areas. Learn how to protect yourself from tick-borne illness.

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    Did you know?

    The health department's laboratory ran nearly 17,000 public water supply tests in 2006.
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    Click here to view a public service announcement on HIV testing.
    Local people living with HIV encourage others to get tested in these public service announcements.
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