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Study Finds Evidence that Medical Cannabis Use for Chronic Pain Can Reduce Use of Opioids

February 2, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A multi-agency study including the New York State Department of Health has found evidence that the use of medical cannabis for chronic pain can reduce prescription opioid dosages by 51%. The study has been published in the Journal of the American … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy, Danielle Greene, Journal of the American Medical Association, medical cannabis, New York State Department of Health, New York State Office of Cannabis Management, prescription opioids, Trang Nguyen

County Legislature Approves Creation of Management Salary Plans

December 27, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved two local laws creating management salary plans. Human Resources Director Deb Makowski explained to the legislature that the two laws are to increase salary ranges, "Not salaries. So basically, the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Chautauqua County Health Department, Chautauqua County Legislature, Deborah Makowski, Elizabeth Rankin, Marty Proctor, Michael Faulk, New York State Department of Health, polio, Polio Vaccine

COVID, Flu, and RSV Cases on the Rise in New York State

October 28, 2022 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The New York State Department of Health is warning that COVID-19, Seasonal Flu and Respiratory Syncytial Virus cases are rising in the state. Health officials say as respiratory virus infections spread this fall and are expected to continue … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: COVID Booster, COVID-19, COVID-19 vaccine, Flu, flu vaccine, Kathy Hochul, New York State Department of Health, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, RSV, Seasonal Flu

Jamestown Area 7th Highest Number of Lead Poisoned Children in NYS Outside NYC

October 27, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The 14701 zip code has the seventh highest number of lead poisoned children in New York State outside of New York City. That data is according to New York State Department of Health’s 2020 data and being shared by the Healthy at Home CHQ Coalition … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Opportunities Inc., City of Jamestown, Healthy at Home CHQ Coalition, Lead, Lead Based Paint removal, Lead Poisoning, Lisa Schmidtfrerick-Miller, National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, New York State Department of Health

Monkeypox Vaccine Clinic Scheduled for Jamestown on October 19

October 13, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Health Department and Evergreen Health are holding a monkeypox vaccine clinic on Wednesday, October 19 in Jamestown. The clinic will take place at Evergreen Health located at 320 Prather Avenue. The vaccine is given in a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Health Department, Christine Schuyler, Evergreen Health Services, monkeypox, New York State Department of Health

Gov. Hochul Declares State Disaster Emergency in Monkeypox Outbreak

August 1, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a State Disaster Emergency in response to the ongoing monkeypox outbreak. The Executive Order enables the state to respond more swiftly to the outbreak and allows health care professionals to take additional … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kathy Hochul, monkeypox, New York State Department of Health

WHO Declares Global Emergency Over Monkeypox Outbreak

July 26, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The World Health Organization has declared a global emergency over the monkeypox outbreak. Reueters reports the declaration is designed to trigger a coordinated international response and could unlock funding to collaborate on sharing vaccines and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Kathy Hochul, monkeypox, New York State Department of Health, World Health Organization

NYS Launches Free Hotline for COVID-19 Treatment

July 12, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State has launched a new free Hotline for those who test positive for COVID-19, but don't have a health care provider. The Hotline, 888-TREAT-NY, (888-873-2869), was launched by the New York State Department of Health. All New Yorkers … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: COVID-19, New York State Department of Health, NYC Health + Hospitals, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

Judge Rules NYS Dept. of Health Exceeded Authority by Using Rulemaking Process for Isolation, Quarantine Procedures

July 11, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A judge has ruled the New York State Department of Health exceeded its authority by using rulemaking process for isolation and quarantine procedures. The lawsuit against the State Department of Health had been brought by State Senator George … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cattaraugus County Supreme Court, George Borrello, New York State Department of Health, Ronald Ploetz

NYS DEC Asks Public To Report Any Sightings of Harmful Algal Blooms

June 21, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The State Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding folks to be on the look out for harmful algal blooms and to report any they might see. New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett said, "As we enter the warmer months, New … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Lake, Harmful Algal Blooms, Mary Bassett, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, New York State Department of Health

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