County mosquitoes test positive for West Nile
Five townships produce first local evidence of virus in 2013, says Health Dept.
A Southern House Mosquito, one of a number of breeds of mosquitos known to carry the West Nile Virus.
Mosquitoes trapped in Birmingham Township have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV), the Chester County Health Department reported Thursday.
Tests on mosquitoes collected in Birmingham, Schuylkill, Thornbury, Upper...
What is sustainability?
It depends on how you look at it, but it can mean many different things
By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times
One of the more recent movements to gain momentum in popular culture is the idea of sustainability as a guiding principle. Many businesses, community organizations, and government agencies are beginning to have thoughtful conversations about how to create sustainability or to use sustainable...
County working to help residents beat heat
Shelters will double as cooling stations, transportation for seniors will increase
Fans for seniors who qualify will be available through the Chester County Office of Aging Services. Call 610-344-6350 for information.
In response to the excessive heat warning issued Monday by the National Weather Service – in effect through 8 p.m. on Wednesday – the Chester County Health Department and the Chester...
Tips to avoid ticks, mosquitos, summer woes
County Health Department urges residents to take safety precautions
The Chester County Health Department recommends create a woodchip or mulch barrier between wooded areas and yards to reduce the risk of ticks.
With summer in full swing, the Chester County Health Department wants to remind residents to take precautions inside and outside the home to avoid injuries and insect-borne diseases.
West Nile...
Coatesville police offer crime-prevention tips
Spree of vandalism, break-ins prompts advice
A spate of break-ins, thefts and criminal mischief has prompted the Coatesville Police Department to issue some crime-prevention tips.
For vehicles, residents are urged to lock doors and refrain from keeping valuables or keys, weapons – not even pepper spray – in your vehicle; these could aid a thief or be used against you if a suspect is confronted,...
Why we work with children
By Matthew Lapp, MS, D, Columnist, The Times
Sometimes when people visit our office and see our wall of children’s pictures they ask why a child would go to a chiropractor. The answer is simple. In most cases we see children not because there is something wrong with them, but because we believe that there is something right with them! Each of us embodies an incredibly wise and wonderfully innate...
Effort underway to promote nursing careers
Brandywine Health Foundation awards scholarships to dozen students
Attending the Brandywine Health Foundation’s spring nursing scholarship breakfast are scholarship recipients Bridget Phillips (front row, from left), Shannon Curley, Laura Huch, Laura Alarcon, and Jade Proctor; (back) scholarship donor Jennifer McNeil, Coatesville School of Nursing alum Lena Hershey, West Chester University’s Cheryl...
PennDOT: Help first responders ID victims
Two free programs make emergency data more accessible to those who need it
The Yellow Dot and Emergency Contact Information (ECI) programs help first responders get contact and medical data for citizens involved in emergency situations
As national Emergency Medical Services Week winds down, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) wants to encourage residents to sign up for two free...
New initiatives turning rescues into cherished pets
Adoption is Chester County SPCA’s goal; until then, add Mozart and spritz of vanilla
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Michele Amendola (left), kennel coordinator at the Chester County SPCA, and Carin Ford, a board member, show off a Doberman pinscher puppy that they hope will be a short-time guest at the facility.
The Doberman pinscher puppies yelped gleefully when a visitor...
Mastering the art of resilience
We can learn to treat change as a gift instead of a setback
By Matthew Lapp, MS, D, Columnist, The Times
Each day we encounter new challenges and opportunities, and have the ability to make new discoveries about ourselves and the world we live in. More and more often, people are finding both their personal and professional lives in a state of flux. The truth is, we can never be absolutely certain...
