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Rabid Raccoon Found In Greenburgh: Officials Issue Warning About Fatal Disease Rabid Raccoon Found In Greenburgh: Officials Issue Warning About Fatal Disease
Rabid Raccoon Found In Greenburgh: Officials Issue Warning About Fatal Disease An aggressive raccoon found in Westchester has tested positive for rabies, leading officials to warn residents who may have come in contact with the animal to get the treatment they need.  The raccoon was found on Tuesday, May 16 in Greenburgh at the intersection of Reunion Road and Tradition Court after it had been acting aggressively, according to Westchester County Department of Health Commissioner Sherlita Amler.  The animal has since tested positive for rabies.  Any residents or their pets who may have come into contact with the raccoon are asked to immediatel…

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Area Health Department To Offer Minnows To Reduce Mosquitos In Backyards Area Health Department To Offer Minnows To Reduce Mosquitos In Backyards
Area Health Department To Offer Minnows To Reduce Mosquitos In Backyards In an effort to keep mosquito populations low in residents' backyards, the Westchester County Department of Health will soon start giving away minnows to put in residential ponds. Officials announced that the minnows will be available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, May 6, and Saturday, May 7, at the  Westchester County Airport, located at 2 Loop Road in West Harrison. The county said minnows eat mosquito larvae. "With their hearty appetites, this baitfish can keep mosquitos from breeding in your pond and biting you in your own backyard," Health Commissioner Sherlita Amler said.…

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COVID-19: New Details Emerge On Hudson Valley HS Graduation Cluster COVID-19: New Details Emerge On Hudson Valley HS Graduation Cluster
Covid-19: New Details Emerge On Hudson Valley HS Graduation Cluster At least 14 people have now had confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) after a cluster broke out following a graduation ceremony in Northern Westchester. Two families that traveled to Florida in recent weeks and returned back to Chappaqua attended the Horace Greeley High School graduation and parties on Saturday, June 20, Westchester County Executive George Latimer said this week. Latimer said that in some instances, proper social distancing was not practiced, and not everyone in attendance was wearing a face covering during the ceremony and subsequent parties. Earlier story -&nb…

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COVID-19: NY Cases Of Mysterious Pediatric Disease Linked To Novel Coronavirus On Rise COVID-19: NY Cases Of Mysterious Pediatric Disease Linked To Novel Coronavirus On Rise
Covid-19: NY Cases Of Mysterious Pediatric Disease Linked To Novel Coronavirus On Rise The Hudson Valley has had an increase in children being admitted to hospitals with a mysterious inflammatory disease believed to be tied to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Last week, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that a child in Westchester died after being treated for pediatric multi-system inflammatory syndrome, which may be related to the outbreak of COVID-19. On Monday, May 11, healthcare officials announced that multiple children have been coming into New York hospitals daily, with at least 93 cases statewide, with more than a dozen being treated in the Hudson Valley. Accordi…

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by Zak Failla
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Child With Mysterious Illness Linked To COVID-19 Dies In Hudson Valley Child With Mysterious Illness Linked To COVID-19 Dies In Hudson Valley
Child With Mysterious Illness Linked To Covid-19 Dies In Hudson Valley A child has died in Westchester from a serious inflammatory disease linked to novel coronavirus (COVID-19), county health officials announced. Westchester County Executive George Latimer said that 11 children have been treated for pediatric multi-system inflammatory syndrome at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital in Valhalla, including the child, a boy, who died. Neither the boy's age nor place of residence were released. Statewide, there have been 73 reported cases of the syndrome in New York, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Friday, May 8. According to health officials, “while rare,…

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American Heart Association Names HRHCare CMO As Co-Chair Of New Community Impact Committee American Heart Association Names HRHCare CMO As Co-Chair Of New Community Impact Committee
American Heart Association Names Hrhcare CMO As Co-Chair Of New Community Impact Committee Hudson River Health Care (HRHCare) is pleased to announce that HRHCare Chief Medical Officer Dr. Sophia McIntyre has been named Co-Chair of the American Heart Association’s new Community Impact Committee (CIC). This committee is tasked with building a culture of health in the Westchester community, while improving cardiovascular health for all. The CIC is a standing committee of the Westchester American Heart Regional Board and is responsible for advising the Board on local and statewide health issues related to cardiovascular disease and on programs it supports or initiates. After completi…

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