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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
The term adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) refers to a broad range of stressful events, including abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction. ACEs can lead to inhibited child development, poor mental and physical health, engagement in risky behaviors, and over use of healthcare expenditures.
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Algae Blooms & Health
Harmful algal blooms result from excessive growths of certain type of bacteria. They can produce toxins that can make people and animals sick.
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Animals in Public Settings
View resources for venue operators, posters and signs.
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Bat Rabies
People and animals can get rabies, a deadly virus, if exposed to a rabid animal and left untreated.
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Bath Salts
Access resources for prescription drugs, bath salts, synthetic marijuana, and referral services.
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Bed Bugs
We provide information and education on how to spot a bed bug infestation early and steps you can take yourself to control an infestation.
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Blue-Green Algae
Harmful algal blooms result from excessive growths of certain type of bacteria. They can produce toxins that can make people and animals sick.
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Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that kills without warning. Many household items produce this poison gas.
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Community Economic Development & Health
Designing buildings, neighborhoods, and communities in a way that protects people's health is possible when the right people work together.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Recently, a new coronavirus - new coronavirus - COVID-19, was detected in China that has not been previously found in humans. This coronavirus can lead to fever, cough and shortness of breath. The 2019 novel coronavirus is a new virus and shouldn’t be confused with other coronaviruses that have been around for many years causing upper respiratory symptoms, like the common cold. If a routine test ordered by your health care provider and done at a local hospital or lab, is positive for coronavirus, that means that you have one of the common coronaviruses. If you are unsure which kind of virus you are being tested for or what the result means, be sure to ask your health care provider.
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Dental Health & Water Fluoridation
Fluoride is mineral that has been proven to prevent, and even reverse, tooth decay. Residents of Madison County with public water served by Onondaga County Water Authority (OCWA), and the Villages of Hamilton and Morrisville have benefited from optimal fluoride treatment of their respective water supplies for decades.
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Drug & Substance Misuse / Abuse
Access resources for prescription drugs, bath salts, synthetic marijuana, and referral services.
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E. coli
Get answers to frequently asked questions and resources about E. coli.
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Eastern Equine Encephalitis
Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) is a rare disease that is caused by a virus spread by infected mosquitoes. In the United States, approximately 5-10 EEE cases are reported annually.
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Enterovirus
Non-polio enteroviruses are very common viruses that can affect anyone.