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Madison County Health Department Confirms first Case of Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Wampsville, NY – Madison County Health Department announced today, March 21, 2020, that it has received its first positive test of Coronavirus (COVID-19). 

Currently, the Health Department has been in touch with the person who has tested...

Madison County is Prioritizing Testing for COVID-19

Wampsville, NY – “At this moment, we do not have the supply to test every resident. We are using very specific conditions to evaluate whether or not to test for COVID-19. This will ensure that we prioritize the resources to meet the mo...

Know the Symptoms of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Who Should Get Tested

As of March 14, there are presently no positive cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Madison County at this time. Symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Most people experience mild illness and recover from COVID-19 without needing m...

Madison County Wants Residents to Know How Coronavirus (COVID-19) is Spread

The Health Department is actively monitoring and prepared to respond if necessary to ensure the safety and health of residents. Currently at this time, there are no cases in Madison County.  

“There has been a lot of misinformation going...

2020 Madison County Community Health Improvement Plan

Madison County Health Department released the 2020 Madison County Community Health Improvement Plan. The Plan was developed in collaboration with Oneida Health Hospital and Community Memorial Hospital through a 17-month assessment process. Numerous commun...

Pyramid Model Training

Thanks to a grant from the Health Foundation for Western & Central New York, the Madison County Health Department is offering a free Pyramid Model training for providers working with Madison County children birth to age 5 years. The training costs, in...

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New York State Law Requires all Children Under Age 2 to Ride Rear-facing

As of November 1, 2019, parents and anyone who transports infants and toddlers needs to know that New York State law requires all children under the age of 2 to ride in a rear-facing car seat. More states are passing this law because riding rear-facing is...