County finally gets new Health Dept. head
Ga. woman with local ties will replace director who resigned in Dec.
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Jeanne Casner will start Aug. 26 as director of the Chester County Health Department, the commissioners said Thursday.
After months of searching, Chester County has a new director for its acclaimed Health Department, the county commissioners said Thursday.
At their regular meeting,...
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...
Federal evaluators: County well-prepared for disaster
For third consecutive year, it earned perfect score on readiness assessment
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
For the third year in a row, Chester County received a perfect score in emergency readiness from federal evaluators.
For the third consecutive year, Chester County has received a perfect score of 100 on the 2013 Federal Technical Assistance Review (TAR), an annual assessment...
Warmer weather brings West Nile threat
County’s Health Department urges precautions to avoid breeding, bites
This Pro-Mist electric ULV sprayer is one of the tools used by the state to control adult mosquitoes that could spread West Nile virus.
The Chester County Health Department reminds Chester residents that along with warmer weather comes mosquito season and the threat of West Nile virus, which first appeared in Pennsylvania in 2000.
In...
County to observe National Public Health Week
Variety of public events will provide Rx for community well-being
National Public Health Week is designed to help raise awareness about healthy lifestyles and disease prevention.
Even before a national survey last week deemed Chester County the healthiest county in the state for the second time, its Health Department had planned numerous events to celebrate National Public Health Week starting on...
For second time, county gets top bill of health
National study puts Chesco at No. 1 in Pennsylvania
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
County Commissioners Kathi Cozzone (from left), Terence Farrell, and Ryan Costello are applauding a new study that ranked county as “healthiest” in Pennsylvania.
Less than two weeks before the county prepares to celebrate National Public Health Week starting on April 1, it has received good...
Teen shutterbugs urged to capture ‘picture of health’
Health Department sponsoring photography contest for high school students
The Chester County Health Department is inviting high school students to photograph the “Picture of Health.”
Chester County wants high school students to be the “Picture of Health” – and then photograph it.
The Chester County Health Department is sponsoring the 4th Annual Healthy Photo Contest to promote National...
Public input being sought for hiking/biking initiative
Meeting will focus on Central Chester County Bicycle and Pedestrian Circulation Plan
The meeting offers the public the last opportunity to provide feedback before the Chester County Bicycle and Pedestrian Circulation Plan is finalized in March.
Attention biking/hiking enthusiasts: The Chester County Planning Commission and the Chester County Health Department would like to invite residents interested...
Screenings urged during Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
County’s Health Department calls disease ‘highly preventable’
During Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, the Chester County Health Department want to reminds women of the importance of preventative screenings.
“Now is an excellent time to talk with a health care provider about cervical cancer screening and prevention,” Margaret Rivello, director of the Chester County Health Department, said...
Health Department: Tips on how to stay flu-free
County says vaccine best way to avoid widespread outbreak
The Chester County Health Department recommends the flu vaccine for everyone 6 months and older.
Updated at 1 p.m. to add information on new flu-vaccine clinic
On the maps compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which tracks confirmed cases of the flu, areas depicted in solid brown signify “widespread activity” – a...
