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Over 600 Naloxone boxes have been installed across Monroe County to combat the opioid crisis. These boxes contain Narcan, a life-saving drug that reverses overdoses. The effort, led by the county’s Addiction Services IMPACT team, aims to improve access to treatment tools amid rising fentanyl-related deaths. The latest box was added to the Public Safety […]
Utah has become the first U.S. state to outlaw the addition of fluoride to public water systems, a move that has sparked concern from medical experts. While some cite potential cognitive risks from fluoride exposure, experts say the levels found in fluoridated water are far below harmful thresholds. Public health officials argue that the benefits, […]
A human case of West Nile virus has been confirmed in Wayne County, with the infected individual currently hospitalized and receiving treatment, according to Wayne County Public Health officials. The virus is transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito and has been responsible for at least five deaths in the region this summer. Health […]
When the Surgeon General declares gun violence a public health crisis, it signifies a major shift in national approach, emphasizing the issue’s impact on public health. This declaration can mobilize government agencies, healthcare providers, and communities to prioritize and address gun violence more vigorously. Here’s what such a declaration entails: Awareness and Mobilization: It raises […]
The New York State Department of Health has issued a Public Health Alert after discovering a dangerous mix of drugs in unregulated substances in Central New York. The substances, found in bags labeled “Super Mario,” contained fentanyl, xylazine, heroin, and carfentanil. Carfentanil is a veterinary drug that is up to 100 times stronger than fentanyl […]
Ten years ago, in April 2014, Flint, Michigan officials switched the city’s water supply from Lake Huron to the Flint River, initiating a public health disaster involving lead and bacteria contamination. This decision led to widespread health issues among residents, including skin rashes and lead poisoning, particularly affecting children. Now as teenagers and young adults, […]
Dr. Michael Mendoza, the former Monroe County Commissioner of Public Health, signed a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) upon his sudden resignation, prohibiting any discussion regarding the specifics of his departure. Serving since 2016, including through the COVID-19 pandemic, Mendoza resigned in March 2024, shortly after his reappointment in August 2022. The terms of the NDA prevent […]
A national survey revealed that over 11% of high school seniors in the U.S. have used delta-8 THC, a hemp-derived compound known as “diet weed,” in the past year. This usage is notably higher in states with no regulations on delta-8 and where marijuana is illegal. The substance, similar but milder than delta-9 THC found […]
The Supreme Court has weighed in on some of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s “orange zone” restrictions. The Courts decided that religious freedom was more important than pandemic precautions on Wednesday night, resulting in a temporary block on the rules that limited houses of worship’s occupancy to 10 – 15 people at a time. The court’s unsigned […]
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo paid a visit to Rochester yesterday to address the growing number of COVID-19 cases that will undoubtedly grow higher due to Thanksgiving travel and family get-togethers. Cuomo gave his talk at the Baber A.M.E. Church on Meigs street. He mentioned that it would be next to impossible to predict […]
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