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Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) Operated Vaccination Sites are coming to ECC South in Orchard Park this September!  Find out more and register for a vaccination date.

August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day.  Today, we remember those we've lost to overdose while spreading the message that overdose death is preventable.  There are many beneficial resources and trainings within Erie County that compassionately offer education, training and harm reduction resources.

COVID-19 Update: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has now approved the first COVID-19 vaccine.

Although there's plenty of summer left to enjoy, now is a great time to consider these health hacks from Physician Assistant,  Valerie McDonald, to help your kid feel ready and stay healthy as they go back to school.

Erie County announced Wednesday, August 18,2021, that a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine would be available to moderately or severely immunocompromised individuals.  Read the full press release below.

Erie County at moderate risk of community transmission of COVID-19.  Learn more about the announcement from Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz on Tuesday, July 27th, and access COVID-19 community resources.

Ever wonder what supplement can can help with eyesight?  IHG Dietitian Nutritionist, Nicole Moretta, spotlights PhytoMulti Supplement in this week's nutraceutical blog post to celebrate Healthy Vision Month.

The next session of our Diabetes Prevention Program begins November 2nd!  Type 2 Diabetes can be prevented or delayed by making lifestyle changes that include weight loss and more physical activity.  Work with a registered Dietitian Nutritionist and fellow participants to make and sustain healthy lifestyle changes.

As we spend more time outside in the warmer months in Western New York, it is important to be aware of the presence of ticks in our region Luckily, there are simple preventative measure we can follow to keep ourselves and our family safe from tick borne illness.  Physician Assistant, Valerie McDonald, walks us through Lyme Disease Safety and Prevention.

Are you in the early stages of recovery and need extra support?