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As influenza activity picks up, the American Red Cross is urging healthy donors of all blood types to give blood or platelets to ensure a strong blood...

It’s right around the corner. That’s right — flu season. And like clockwork, the familiar muscle aches, coughs, chills, headaches, runny noses, sneeze...

OLEAN — Cases of influenza continue to rise in Cattaraugus County and across New York State. And they haven’t peaked yet, according to Public Health D...

It’s an encouraging sign of the right kind of progress when a community rallies health and wellness enthusiasm for its families and children. On Novem...

OLEAN — The flu is hitting hard this year. “We had a really mild season last year, and this year it seems to be more severe,” said Cattaraugus County ...

OLEAN — Influenza is widespread throughout New York state and confirmed cases have been reported in Cattaraugus County. Dr. Kevin Watkins, Cattaraugus...

Sometimes you just can’t leave work to see your doctor, but that sore throat doesn’t seem to be going away on its own. Ontario County employee’s Telem...

If you’re among those who doubt the effectiveness a flu shot has in preventing the flu, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has some stats ...

The cold and flu season is upon us — folks have already been getting flu vaccines and public health agencies have sent out tips for avoiding or spread...

Nearly every piece of health and medical advice comes with an extra special message for seniors. Take cold and flu season, for example. Once the leave...

October 3 Wellness Fair: noon - 3 pm, Building 3019, Rooms 204/205 Flu Clinic: noon - 5 pm, Bring insurance card ($40 if uninsured) Becky Packard - Pu...

OLEAN — Despite national results showing varying effectiveness of most flu vaccines for different age groups, Cattaraugus County Public Health Directo...

As the weather gets warmer this spring and more people get outdoors, experts say they should be aware of a heightened risk for Lyme disease this year....

OLEAN — The first reported heroin overdose death of 2017 in Cattaraugus County was reported earlier this month in Portville. Dr. Kevin Watkins, county...

OLEAN — The first reported heroin overdose death of 2017 in Cattaraugus County was reported earlier this month in Portville. Dr. Kevin Watkins, county...

On Oct. 11, Ontario County hosted its fourth annual Wellness Fair. Organized by the Ontario County Wellness Committee, the Wellness Fair’s objective w...

While the influenza virus has been on the rise in the Twin Tiers, the real culprit in recent weeks has been the dreaded stomach virus, causing vomitin...

Your cat breaks into a sneezing fit or you come home to find your dog has puked on the living room floor. This might seem normal—perhaps your cat’s sn...