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Antibiotic Awareness Week Superbug Superheroes Poster Request Form

he New York State Department of Health is reminding New Yorkers that the overuse and misuse of antibiotics are key factors leading to antibiotic resistance. So, while it is tempting to ask a health care provider for antibiotics to treat cold, flu, and other viral illness, it is best to leave such decisions to your provider, as antibiotics only work on bacterial infections. That's the message on a new poster the Department is making available to observe U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week, which runs from November 18 to 24 [...]

By |2022-11-07T19:36:24+00:00November 2nd, 2022|Latest News, Special Announcements|Comments Off on Antibiotic Awareness Week Superbug Superheroes Poster Request Form

Pediatrics Letter

As you are likely aware, there is increased circulation of several respiratory viruses in recent weeks, including RSV, the Flu and COVID 19, especially among our pediatric population. The Department of Health is monitoring regional hospital capacity and is engaging hospital and health care systems that may be seeing larger than normal patient volumes in their emergency departments and inpatient units. […]

By |2022-11-07T19:25:45+00:00October 31st, 2022|Latest News, Press Release, Special Announcements|0 Comments

Monroe County Medical Society Celebrates 201st Anniversary Gala

On Friday, September 16, 2022, the Monroe County Medical Society celebrated its 201st Anniversary Gala at the Locust Hill Country Club in Pittsford, NY after a 2-year hiatus. With over 200 guests in attendance, members enjoyed a cocktail hour with colleagues and friends, a delicious sit-down dinner with delectable desserts, followed by dancing. Annually, the

By |2022-09-27T18:06:33+00:00September 27th, 2022|Latest News|0 Comments
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