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Health Awareness
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness of breast cancer risks, the value of screening and early detection, and treatment options available to women and men who are diagnosed with one of the many forms of breast cancer. More than 249,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with invasive breast cancer every year, and nearly 41,000 die from the disease.
It is important to get screened for breast cancer. If you are between the ages of 40 and 64 and are uninsured you may be eligible for a free mammogram. Call 315-376-5453 for more information.
Health Compass
Welcome
Welcome to Lewis County Public Health
Our mission is to prepare and educate the people of Lewis County to ensure their health and safety. We participate with the following insurance plans: Blue Cross Blue Sheid, POMCO, and Fidelis. We may also be able to accept other insurance plans.
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Recall
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical or mechanical hazard or can injure children. To view current recalls, click here
Know your risk
PREVENT CANCER
NY STATE OF HEALTH
What Does it Mean for You?
NY State of Health, The Official Health Plan Marketplace, is where New Yorkers can shop for, compare and enroll in health insurance coverage. You have a choice of health plans and help finding the plan that is right for you. It’s the only place to get financial assistance to reduce the cost of coverage.Health insurance offered in the Marketplace includes a comprehensive set of benefits. To learn more, visit nystateofhealth.ny.gov or call 1-855-355-5777.
ARE YOU AT RISK FOR DIABETES?
Lewis County Public Health is excited to announce the new NYS Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) , a proven way to prevent diabetes in people who have prediabetes or are at risk for diabetes, by making small lifestyle changes. The DPP meets in a small group for just one hour every week for 16 weeks. Trained lifestyle coaches leads the weekly sessions to help you improve your food choices, increase physical activity, and learn coping skills to maintain weight loss and healthy lifestyle changes.To find out more information call LCPH at (315) 376-5453.
ZIKA VIRUS
Zika virus disease (Zika) is a disease caused by the Zika virus, which is spread to people primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito. The most common symptoms of Zika are fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (red eyes). The illness is usually mild with symptoms lasting for several days to a week after being bitten by an infected mosquito. People usually don’t get sick enough to go to the hospital, and they very rarely die of Zika. For this reason, many people might not realize they have been infected. However, Zika virus infection during pregnancy can cause a serious birth defect called microcephaly, as well as other severe fetal brain defects. Once a person has been infected, he or she is likely to be protected from future infections. Go to the CDC for more information on how to protect yourself, your family, and your community from the devastating virus.
DO YOU HAVE DIABETES?
Lewis County Public Health is excited to announce the new Take Charge with Diabetes Program, a health education program designed to complement and enhance medical treatment and Diabetes management. This is a 6 session program where participants will learn techniques to handle fatigue, stress, pain and the emotions of Diabetes. Participants will also learn appropriate exercise for their condition, healthy eating and monitoring, skin and foot care, and appropriate use of medication. For more information on the program call Lewis County Public Health at (315)-376-5453
Lewis County Diabetes Education Program
Lewis County Diabetes Education Program formerly known as the Diabetes Support Group announces the monthly meeting schedule for Spring, Summer and Fall. The meeting will be held in the John C. Herman Conference Room at Lewis County General Hospital from 6-7:30 pm on the following dates:
May 22nd June 26th
July 31st August 28th
September 25th October 30th
November 27th
This group is led by Mary Kimbrell, RN a Health Educator at Lewis County Public Health. Each month has a different topic being covered in regards to effectively managing diabetes. The topic for May 22nd is the Diabetic Diet. Stay tuned for a list of the topics to be covered at the rest of the monthly meetings.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Do you want to be part of a strong, healthy, and prepared community? Join the Central New York Medical Reserve Corps (CNYMRC) today. The CNYMRC is a group of professional volunteers willing to assist communities during public health emergencies, such as pandemic illness, natural disasters, and acts of terrorism. The volunteers are potential responders who have been credentialed and trained in advance. The CNYMRC serves the following counties Cayuga, Cortland, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Onondaga, Oswego, and Tompkins. To learn more or to join the CNYMRC click here.
