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Summer Heat Alert [Jun 10, 2008]

During the hot summer months seniors and those with chronic health conditions are at the greatest risk for heat stroke. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more people die from heat waves each year than from hurricanes, lightning, tornadoes, floods and earthquakes combined. What can you do?

 
HELP THE DISASTER RECOVERY EFFORTS IN CHINA AND MYANMAR [May 19, 2008]

This month saw two natural disasters strike in different areas of the world. There is a huge need for critical resources to aid in the rescue and relief efforts for the earthquake that struck in Sichuan province in China, and the cyclone that struck Myanmar. There will be an ongoing need to assist disaster relief efforts for the foreseeable future.

 
Beware of Deed Copy Scam [Oct 26, 2007]

Albany County Clerk Tom Clingan advises property owners to beware of a deed copy scam. The County Clerk's office has received calls from concerned property owners about communications that they've received from "New York Retrieval, Inc" offering to secure a certified copy of the deed to their property for a fee of nearly $60.00. This is about 10 times what it would cost to obtain a certified copy directly from the Clerk's office, and non-certified images can be viewed for free online.

 
Lead Poisoning and Pregnancy [Mar 25, 2008]

Lead Poisoning is a danger for every baby and child. If you are pregnant, protect yourself and your baby from lead poisoning.

 
Drowsy Driving Awareness [Mar 14, 2008]

Drowsy driving, driving while sleep-deprived or falling asleep behind the wheel, is a growing problem in New York State. In addition to increasing your risk of having an accident, driving while drowsy or sleep-deprived can alter your judgment and reaction time and endanger you, your passengers and other drivers on the road.

 
Foster and Adoption Families Needed! [Jun 3, 2005]

The Children and Family Services unit of the Department for Children, Youth and Families is looking for foster and adoptive parents. We provide training and assistance to local families who want to provide a safe haven or a permanent home to a child in need.

 
MRSA (Staph Infection) Update [Oct 18, 2007]

Due to recent media coverage, there has been increased interest among community residents about MRSA infections. MRSA is a type of staph bacteria that causes infections that are resistant to treatment with usual antibiotics. It is not a new infection. The majority of these infections occur among patients in health care settings. Individual cases are not reportable in NYS, only clusters or outbreaks. There are no clusters or outbreaks of MRSA in Albany County at this time.

 
Salmonella Tennessee Outbreak Update [Feb 16, 2007]
Public health officials are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Tennessee infections that began in August 2006. As of February 16, 2007, 300 cases have been reported nationally and 32 cases have been reported in New York State. No cases have been reported in Albany County.
 
A Message from the Commissioner of Health on Avian Influenza ('Bird Flu') [Nov 29, 2005]

Recently, there has been much attention focused upon “Bird Flu” which has caused illness to poultry in Asia and in parts of Europe. Fortunately, the risk to the community at this time is considered to be very small.

 
Lodge Street Entrance to County Court House Closed During Renovations [Jul 8, 2005]
Due to the renovation of the County Court House as part of  the Albany County Court Facilities project, the Lodge Street entrance to the County Court House will be closed effective Wednesday, July 13, 2005.
 
Albany County Health Department Urges Bat Safety [Jun 24, 2005]

     The Albany County Health Department has issued an advisory for residents to be aware that bats may carry rabies and to capture any bats that come in contact with humans or pets for rabies testing.

 
Disposal of Used Syringes and Needles [Aug 26, 2004]

The Albany County Department of Residential Health Care Facilities is providing disposal of used syringes and needles (sharps), for the community, such as for diabetes patients who use needles for insulin shots.

 
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County Executive Mike Breslin Presents 2008 State of the County Address [Mar 10, 2008]
 
Breslin Releases Budget that Holds the Line on Taxes [Oct 10, 2007]

Albany County Executive Mike Breslin released a $566 million 2008 spending plan, a decrease of 2.6 percent. The 2008 proposed budget does not rely on an increase in property taxes.

 
Probation Officer Sean Rentz Receives Probation Officer of the Year Award [Aug 3, 2007]

Probation Officer Sean Rentz Receives Probation Officer of the Year Award

 
Albany County Announces Transition Plans for Ann Lee Home [Apr 19, 2007]

Albany County Executive Mike Breslin has announced a plan for the closure of the Ann Lee Home, as the first step in the County's overall plan for complying with the directives of the New York State Commission on Health Care Facilities in the 21st Century (Berger Commission). Residents of the Ann Lee Home will be transferred to the Albany County Nursing Home starting late May of this year.

 
Albany County Offers Free Training Workshops for Small Businesses [Mar 6, 2007]
Albany County, Turner Construction and the National Association of Minority Contractors of the Capital District, are offering free training for local Certified Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs).  The training will open up opportunities for local small businesses to participate in the Albany Convention Center Project.
 
 
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Albany County Notice of Privacy Practices:

As of April 14, 2003, all Albany County departments are in compliance with the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to protect your personal health information.

Four of our departments have a "direct treatment relationship" with patients and are offering printer-friendly, online versions of their Notice of Privacy Practices. These notices describe how health information about you may be used or disclosed, and how you can gain access to your information.

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