News Releases
The following are news releases issued by the Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health through its Communications Office. For more information, contact John Silcox at (260) 449-7395.
3-10-10 Executive Board of Health meeting canceled
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (March 10, 2010). Please be advised that the Executive Board of Health meeting scheduled for March 15 at 5:30 p.m. has been canceled.
The next regularly scheduled meeting is May 17.
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3-2-10 Disaster response workshop set for March 13
Rx Hope to help volunteers headed to Haiti, Chile and other disaster areas
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (March 2, 2010). Volunteers around the community are mobilizing to help with the extraordinary devastation in Haiti and Chile, and the need is only expected...
3-2-10 Free clinic offers teens three required vaccines
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (March 2, 2010). Parents are being urged to take advantage of a special vaccine clinic for teens who will need three additional vaccines for school in the fall.
A change in state law requires students in grades 6 through 12 to be...
2-25-10 Vaccines for Teens clinic announced for March
Special clinic to help families meet new school rule
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Feb. 25, 2010). Starting Monday, the health department will offer a special month-long vaccine clinic for teens to help families meet the requirement of a new school rule that...
2-19-10 Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particles (PM 2.5) issued for Allen County on Saturday, Feb. 20
The level of fine particles (PM2.5) in the air for Fort Wayne and Allen County has been forecasted to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010.
Children, the elderly andpeople with heart or lung disease should limit or avoid...
2-17-10 Allen County near top third of the state in health rankings report
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Feb. 17, 2010). Allen County ranked 33 out of 92 counties in the state for health, according to a new report released today by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
The...
2-3-10 Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particles (PM 2.5) issued for Allen County today and Thursday
The level of fine particles (PM2.5) in the air for Fort Wayne and Allen County has been forecasted to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups on Wednesday, Feb. 3 and Thursday, Feb. 4.
Children, the elderly andpeople with heart or lung disease should limit...
1-29-10 Immunization Clinic to reopen Wednesday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Jan. 29, 2010). Starting Feb. 3, the Childrens Immunization Clinic will be open again on Wednesdays and Fridays, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. The clinic has been closed since October due to efforts related to the H1N1 flu.
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1-7-09 Group A strep infections can become life-threatening if not treated promptly
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Jan 7, 2010). The Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health has become aware of a few local residents who have had invasive Group A Streptococcus infections, one of whom died from the disease.
There have been 2 confirmed cases of...
12-31-09 Free H1N1 flu vaccine available Tuesdays at Carew Medical Park
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Dec. 31, 2009) Beginning Jan. 5, the Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health will offer free H1N1 flu vaccine at its Carew Medical Park clinic on Tuesdays from 1 to 6 p.m.
Both the H1N1 nasal spray and the H1N1 injection will...
12-18-09 Health department launches Hispanic media campaign on H1N1 flu
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Dec. 18, 2009). As part of its comprehensive strategy to educate the community on H1N1 flu, the Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health has launched a media campaign aimed at the Hispanic/Latino community.
The campaign uses...
12-15-09 H1N1 vaccine available to anyone
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Dec. 15, 2009). Beginning Wednesday, the Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health is making H1N1 flu vaccine available to anyone regardless of age or health condition.
The vaccine clinic at Carew Medical Park is open Wednesday...
12-11-09 H1N1 vaccine being made available to adults under 65 next week
Beginning next week, the Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health is making H1N1 flu vaccine available to anyone between 6 months and 64 years of age regardless of health condition.
The vaccine will be available at the Carew Medical Park clinic...
12-10-09 Cold weather brings risk of frostbite and hypothermia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Kenneth Severson
December 10, 2009 (317) 233-7104
COLD WEATHER BRINGS RISK OF FROSTBITE AND HYPOTHERMIA
INDIANAPOLISCurrent cold temperatures can make staying warm and dry a challenge. State health officials are...
12-10-09 Ready to quit smoking? Free workshop can help
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Dec. 10, 2009). The Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health is encouraging smokers to attend a free quit-smoking clinic on Dec. 15.
The clinic will be offered at three different times that day. Each clinic is one-hour long and...
12-2-09 College students urged to get H1N1 vaccine
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Dec. 2, 2009). Local college students who are at high-risk for getting the H1N1 flu are being strongly urged to get vaccinated.
Students and young people are not typically the major targets for the vaccine for seasonal flu, which...
11-25-09 State health officials offer tips for a healthy Thanksgiving
For immediate release: Nov 25, 2009
Posted by: [ISDH]
Contact: Jennifer Dunlap
Phone: 317-233-7315
Email: jdunlap@isdh.in.gov
INDIANAPOLIS---The Thanksgiving feast traditionally marks the beginning of the holiday season, and the Indiana State...
11-25-09 Health department recommends H1N1 vaccine this holiday season
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Nov. 25, 2009). The Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health is reminding those people at highest risk for complications from H1N1 flu to get vaccinated to protect themselves over the holiday season.
Free H1N1 vaccine will again...
11-20-09 Health department announces H1N1 vaccine clinics for next week
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Nov.20, 2009). The Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health will offer H1N1 vaccine at its Carew Medical Park clinic at the following times next week:
Monday, Nov. 23, 4 to 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 25, 9 a.m. to noon.
The...
11-19-09 Children who got first dose of H1N1 flu vaccine may be ready for round two
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Nov.19, 2009). Children who were vaccinated for H1N1 flu any time before Oct. 23 are now eligible for a second dose. For a lot of parents, that is a reminder that it may be time to head back to the Carew Medical Park clinic.
The...
11-17-09 Health department announces more H1N1 vaccine clinics
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Nov.17, 2009). The Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health announced the schedule of H1N1 vaccine clinics at Carew Medical Park for the remainder of the week:
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2 to 6:30 p.m. (H1N1 injectable vaccine and...
11-16-09 Department of Health recommends that area hospitals may lift the recently implemented visitor restriction policies
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Nov. 16). Now that the local and national surveillance indicates that fewer cases of H1N1 are occurring, the Fort Wayne Allen County Department of Health has recommended that local hospitals may lift their visitor restriction...
11-13-09 H1N1 vaccine available Monday and Tuesday at Carew
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Nov. 13). H1N1 vaccine will be available again on Monday, November 16, and Tuesday, November 17, at the Carew Medical Park Clinic.
The clinic will be open from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on both days.
Individuals within the following...
11-10-09 Health Department announces more H1N1 vaccine clinis
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Nov. 10, 2009). The Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health announced the schedule of H1N1 vaccine clinics at Carew Medical Park for the remainder of the week:
Wednesday, Nov. 11, closed due to Veterans Day
Thursday, Nov. 12,...
11-9-09 Children can get second dose of H1N1 nasal spray vaccine Tuesday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Nov. 9, 2009). Children can get a first or second dose of H1N1 nasal spray vaccine Tuesday from 2 to 6:30 p.m. at Carew Medical Park. A limited amount of seasonal flu vaccine will also be available to children and teenagers.
The nasal...
11-5-09 H1N1 vaccine offered today and Monday at Carew
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Nov. 5, 2009). H1N1 vaccine will be offered at Carew Medical Park today until 6:30 p.m. and again on Monday from 2 to 6:30 p.m. The health department is offering H1N1 injectable and nasal spray vaccine to those who are currently...
11-4-09 H1N1 vaccine now available to adults with chronic health conditions
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Nov. 4, 2009). The health department will begin offering the H1N1 vaccine to people 25 through 64 years of age who have chronic health conditions or compromised immune systems.
The departments H1N1 vaccine clinic at Carew Medical Park...
10-30-09 H1N1 shouldn’t scare away Halloween as long as people take precautions
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Oct. 30, 2009) - The Health Department wants Allen County residents to have a safe and healthy Halloween without being afraid of H1N1 flu.
Allen County Health Commissioner Deborah McMahan says people dont need to forgo trick-or...
10-29-09 Questions and Answers regarding H1N1 vaccine
What is the difference between the H1N1 injectable and the H1N1 nasal spray vaccine?
There are two types of H1N1 flu vaccine being produced:
The injectable vaccine (called inactivated vaccine because it has killed virus in it) is injected into the...
10-27-09 State Health Officials Report Rabies Death
INDIANAPOLIS-State health officials today announced the first human death from rabies in Indiana since 2006, and only the second human case overall since 1959. The victim was from Clark County and had not reported any exposures of concern. Rabies is a...
10-23-09 Questions and Answers regarding H1N1 and Schools
Why is H1N1 making so many children sick?
This is a new virus for which most people have had NO prior exposure to. That means people, especially children, have no natural immunity to fight it off. This particular virus seems to be attacking kids more...
10-19-09 Health Commissioner offers guidance for visiting the ER for flu symptoms
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Oct. 19, 2009). Due to an increase in the number of patients arriving at emergency departments with flu-like symptoms which dont require immediate medical attention, the Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health is offering guidance...
10-15-09 Children up to age 4 can get H1N1 injectable vaccine today at Carew
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Oct. 15, 2009). Children up through 4 years of age can get the H1N1 injectable vaccine starting Friday at the Carew Medical Park.
The clinic will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. while supplies last. No appointment is necessary.
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10-15-09 Hospitals limiting visitors under 18 to protect patients from H1N1
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Oct. 15, 2009). For the protection of its patients, hospitals in Allen County will be putting temporary restrictions on visitors in order to minimize the spread of H1N1 influenza.
Lutheran Health Network and Parkview Health will not...
10-13-09 Health department receives first shipment of H1N1 injectable vaccine
The Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health received its first doses of H1N1 injectable vaccine today and will be giving it to healthcare providers to vaccinate pregnant women, chronically ill children and healthcare workers.
The department...
10-12-09 Health department still offering free H1N1 FluMist and seasonal flu shots at Carew clinic
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Oct. 12, 2009). The Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health is again offering H1N1 nasal spray vaccine and seasonal flu shots at its clinic at Carew Medical Park while supplies last.
The clinic is open Monday from 10 a.m. to7 p...
10-09-08 H1N1 FluMist and seasonal flu vaccine available Saturday at Carew Medical Park
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Oct. 9, 2009). Children and young adults needing the H1N1 nasal spray vaccine or the seasonal flu shot can get it Saturday at the Carew Medical Park.
More than 200 people received the H1N1 nasal spray vaccine as of noon on Friday...
10-8-09 Free seasonal flu and H1N1 FluMist vaccine available for children and young adults starting Friday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Oct. 8, 2009). The Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health will begin offering seasonal flu vaccine and a limited amount of H1N1 nasal spray vaccine to children and young adults starting Friday, Oct. 9 at the Carew Medical Park.
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10-06-09 Immunization Clinic Closed This Week
NEWS RELEASE
Contact: John Silcox, 260-449-7395, john.silcox@co.allen.in.us For Immediate Release Immunization Clinic closed this week
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Oct. 6, 2009). The Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Healths Immunization Clinic on the...
9-28-09 H1N1: Community on Alert viewing sites
Contacts: Cris Marshall, 260-246-0686; Ric Robles, 260-427-5267
The following locations will serve as viewing sites. Each site will be providing interpreters or other assistance as needed.
WHAT: H1N1: Community on Alert WHEN: 7 to 8 p.m., Monday,...
9-28-09 Health officials announce special H1N1 television simulcast
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Sept. 28, 2009). On Monday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m., the local Fort Wayne television stations will simulcast H1N1: Community on Alert, an hour-long special devoted to the flu pandemic.
The Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health and...
9-28-09 West Nile virus still a threat; City of New Haven to spray on Thursday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Sept. 28, 2009). The health department has found mosquitoes positive for West Nile virus in New Haven and the city will be spraying in the area on Thursday.
Mosquitoes carrying the virus were identified in a sample collected in...
9-21-09 More mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus
For Immediate Release More mosquitoes test positive for West Nile; health department to spray Tuesday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Sept. 21, 2009). The Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health will be spraying for mosquitoes in two areas of the city on...
9-14-09 Health department to spray for mosquitoes on Tuesday
For Immediate Release Health department to spray for mosquitoes on Tuesday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Sept. 14, 2009). The Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health will be spraying for mosquitoes on Tuesday to help combat West Nile virus.
The area...
9-8-09 West Nile virus activity prompts more mosquito spraying this week
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Sept. 8, 2009). As part of its ongoing efforts to control mosquitoes that carry West Nile virus, the Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health will conduct targeted spraying this week in several areas around the city.
Maps...
8-31-09 Woodburn to spray for mosquitoes on Wednesday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Aug. 31, 2009). A sample of mosquitoes collected in the 4400 block of Park Street in Woodburn has tested positive for West Nile virus.
The City of Woodburn will be spraying the area on Wednesday, Sept. 2, if the weather allows...
8-28-09 Preparedness is everyone's business
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Aug. 28, 2009). Having a plan in place can improve the likelihood that a company will survive and recover more quickly from a major emergency or disaster.
Large and small employers can learn how to do that planning at a free...
8-24-09 Health Department to spray for mosquitoes on Tuesday to reduce threat of West Nile virus
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Aug. 24, 2009). The Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health has detected West Nile virus in mosquitoes collected near the 2100 block of Wayne Trace and will be spraying in the area on Tuesday.
Spraying will begin at...
8-19-09 Bat encounters carry risk of rabies exposure
Contacts: John Silcox, 260-449-7395, john.silcox@co.allen.in.us Peggy Bender, 260-427-5507, Peggy.Bender@ci.ft-wayne.in.us
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Aug. 19, 2009). With a recent rise in the number of bats testing positive for rabies, the Fort Wayne-Allen...
8-17-09 West Nile virus activity prompts third mosquito spraying of the summer
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Aug. 17, 2009). The Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health will be spraying for mosquitoesin a half-mile radius around the 1800 block of Laverne Avenue in response to signs of West Nile virus activity.
Spraying will begin...
7-27-09 West Nile virus activity prompts second mosquito spraying of the summer
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (July 27, 2009). The Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health will be spraying for mosquitoes in a half-mile radius around the 2500 block of Buckhurst Run in response to signs of West Nile virus activity.
Spraying will...
7-13-09 West Nile virus activity prompts mosquito spraying on Tuesday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (July 13, 2009). The first signs of West Nile virus activity in Allen County in the 2009 mosquito season were confirmed today. A sample of mosquitoes collected at the 7700 block of Rothman Road has tested positive for the virus,...
6-30-09 State health officials warn of lead in products
For immediate release: Jun 30, 2009
Posted by: [ISDH]
Contact: Melissa Dexter
Phone: (317) 234-6578
Email: mdexter@isdh.in.gov
INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana state health officials warn Hoosiers that elevated lead levels have been found in products sold...
Air Quality Action Day forecast for Wednesday, June 24
The level of ozone in Fort Wayne and Allen County has been forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24.
Active children and adults, the elderly, andpeople with heart or lung disease should limit or avoid prolonged outdoor...
6-29-09 Caso confirmado de Influenza Humana A H1N1 en el Condado de Allen
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Junio 2, 2009). El primer caso de influenza H1N1 ha sido confirmado en el Condado de Allen. Ahora hay un total de 155 casos confirmados en Indiana y ms de 10,000 en todo el pas.
El caso recientemente confirmado del Condado de Allen...
6-2-09 Confirmed case of H1N1 influenza in Allen County
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (June 2, 2009). The first case of the H1N1 influenza is confirmed in Allen County. There are now a total of 155 confirmed cases in Indiana and more than 10,000 nationwide.
The newly confirmed Allen County case was identified after the...
5-21-09 Risk of mosquito-borne disease rises with temperature
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (May 21, 2009). - As spring turns to summer, local health officials are on the lookout for West Nile virus, an infection spread to people through the bite of a mosquito.
The Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health has launched...
5-13-09 Residents warned of risk from radon
Contact:
John Silcox, 260-449-7395, john.silcox@co.allen.in.us EPA Contacts: (News Media Only): William Omohumdro, 312-353-8254
Technical Contact: Jack Barnette, 312-886-6175
For Immediate Release Residents warned of risk from radon Free test kits...
State Confirms 12 Additional Cases of Novel H1N1 Flu
For immediate release: May 05, 2009
Posted by: [ISDH]
Contact:
Phone:
Email:
The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today reported 12 new confirmed cases of the novel H1N1 flu in the following counties: Hendricks (1), Lake (3), Marion...
4-30-09 Press Release (Burmese)
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Virus de Influenza Humana Norte Americana (H1N1) - Reporte Status
WHO (Organizacin Mundial de la Salud) sigue en la fase 5 - las fases de WHO se dirigen a la propagacin mundial. Los Estados Unidos continan su enfoque en la gravedad y la propagacin de la enfermedad.Hasta el 3 de mayo, 226 casos de infecciones humanas con...
4-28-09 Press Release (Burmese)
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Se pide a los negocios, y a las familias a revisar su nivel de preparación
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Abril 30, 2009). - Puesto que la Organizacin Mundial de la Salud ha elevado el nivel de amenaza de una pandemia a 5,el Departamento de Salud de Fort Wayne-Allen County recomienda a los residentes y negocios a tomarse el tiempo para...
Les responsable de la santé surveillent les cas de grippe porcine
Les rsidents seraient rappels que le lavage de mains et l'tiquette de la toux son les meilleures faons de prvenir la propagation des germes
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (27 avril 2009). - Le fonctionnaires de la sant se proccupant de la possibilit d'apparition...
Businesses, families advised to review pandemic preparedness plans
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (April 30, 2009). - With the World Health Organizations pandemic threat level raised to 5, the Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health is advising residents and businesses to take time now to review their preparedness plans.
In...
Línea de asistencia para residentes con preguntas sobre la influenza porcina
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Abril 28, 2009). - El Departamento de Salud de Fort Wayne-Allen County ha activado una lnea de asistencia para las personas que llamen con preguntas sobre la influenza porcina.
A partir de hoy, el pblico puede llamar al (260)...
Hotline setup for residents with questions about swine flu
Contact: John Silcox, 260-449-7395, john.silcox@co.allen.in.us
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (April 28, 2009) - The Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health has activated a public hotline for callers who have questions or concerns about swine flu.
Starting...
Indiana Reports Confirmed Case of North American Human Influenza A (H1N1)
For immediate release: Apr 28, 2009
Posted by: [ISDH]
Contact: Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
Phone: (317) 234-6713
INDIANAPOLIS---State health officials report test results from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have confirmed a...
Autoridades de Salud monitorean casos de influenza porcina
Se recuerda a los residentes a lavarse las manos, etiqueta para cuando tose las mejores formas para prevenir la diseminacin de bacterias.
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Abril 27, 2009). - Autoridades locales de salud estn con la preocupacin de un posible brote de...
Health officials monitoring swine flu cases
Contact: John Silcox, 260-449-7395, john.silcox@co.allen.in.us
For Immediate Release Health officials monitoring swine flu cases Residents reminded that handwashing, cough etiquette best ways to prevent spread of germs
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (April 27,...
Residents urged to avoid floodwaters and to use caution during cleanup
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (March 11, 2009) Public health officials are reminding residents to avoid contact with floodwaters and to follow some basic steps to avoid injury and illness as they respond to flooding across the city.
Flooding can lead to...
It's not too late to get a flu shot
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (Feb. 5, 2009) If you didnt get a flu shot yet, dont fret. Getting vaccinated today can still help protect you and others, says Allen County Health Commissioner Dr. Deborah McMahan.
Most years, flu season doesn't peak until...
Residents reminded of food safety issues during power outages
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind (Dec. 21, 2008) The Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health is issuing the following recommendations to minimize the potential for foodborne illnesses due to the widespread power outages in the region:
While the power is...
Health department issues cold weather safety tips
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (Dec. 21, 2008) As Allen County endures a bout of extremely cold weather, residents are urged to remain indoors and to take other precautions against hypothermia and other winter weather-related conditions.
Prolonged exposure to...
Dec. 8-14 is National Influenza Vaccination Week - Parents, children are encouraged to get a flu shot
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (December 8, 2008) The Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health and Super Shot Inc. encourage parents to protect themselves and their children from the flu by getting vaccinated. Each year in the United States, on average: Five to...
Health Department proposes amendment to food ordinance
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (Nov. 12, 2008) Local health officials are proposing a rule change that would allow restaurants to grill outside whenever they want as long as they prepare and sell the meat inside.
The current ordinance requires food establishments...
Oct. 19-25 is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week - Free screening events, children’s activities offered locally
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (October 17, 2008) Local health and housing agencies are joining together to raise awareness about the dangers of lead exposure, especially lead paint hazards in and around the home.
National Lead Poisoning Prevention...
Health Department now offering flu vaccine
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (Oct. 10, 2008) Now is the time to get immunized against the flu, and the Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health is offering the vaccine free for children while supplies last.
The department is offering FluMist, an intranasal...
Mosquito spraying canceled because of weather
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (October 1, 2008) Due to inclement weather that is no longer favorable for mosquito spraying, the Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health is suspending its adulticiding program indefinitely.
Spraying that was to occur...
Health department to spray for mosquitoes in Aboite on Tuesday - Targeted effort to reduce risk of West Nile virus
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (September 29, 2008) Despite the cooler temperatures, mosquitoes continue to be active and the diseases they can carry are potentially life-threatening.
To help reduce the risk, the Fort Wayne-Allen County Health Department will...
Health officials warn of rabies risk from bat encounters - Bats should be safely captured and tested whenever possible
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (September 23, 2008) If public health officials have bats on the brain, its not just because Halloween is around the corner.
Of all animals, bats pose the greatest risk of rabies transmission to Hoosiers and this is a likely time...
Health department to spray Ridgemont Drive area again Tuesday - Targeted effort to reduce risk of West Nile virus
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (September 22, 2008) The health department will conduct targeted spraying on Tuesday in an area of Fort Wayne where traps have again yielded mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus.
For the second week in a row, vector control crews...
More mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus - Spraying to take place Wednesday and Thursday nights, weather permitting
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (September 16, 2008) As part of its ongoing efforts to control mosquitoes that carry West Nile virus, the health department will conduct targeted spraying this week in several areas around the county.
Vector control crews will...
Health department announces new hours of operation
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (September 11, 2008) Effective Monday, the Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health will change its hours of operation to 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday for most offices and locations. The exceptions will be the...
Health department to spray for mosquitoes - West Nile virus found in samples collected in several areas of Allen County
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (September 8, 2008) The Fort Wayne-Allen County Health Department will conduct targeted spraying in several areas of the county this week after mosquitoes collected in those areas tested positive for the West Nile virus.
The...
Health department to spray for mosquitoes on Wednesday - West Nile virus found in mosquito samples collected in Fort Wayne and Leo-Cedarville
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (September 2, 2008) For the second week in a row, mosquito samples have tested positive for the West Nile virus and the health department is planning targeted spraying to reduce the threat.
The areas to be sprayed on Wednesday...
Mosquito sample tests positive for West Nile virus - Health department will spray a half-mile radius of Curdes Avenue on Tuesday
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (August 25, 2008) A sample of mosquitoes collected at the 700 block of Curdes Avenue has tested positive for West Nile virus and health officials plan to spray in the area on Tuesday night.
Spraying in a half-mile radius around...
Health officials urge vigilance in fight against mosquitoes
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (August 14, 2008) As summer winds down, mosquito activity often heats up. Thats why public health officials are urging residents to continue to take the proper precautions to keep themselves from being bitten.
Statewide, 21...
Health department ends well water testing
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (July 16, 2008) Starting on July 21, the Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health will no longer provide potable water testing to the public.
The elimination of the service is a cost-cutting move to keep the department...
Residents urged to safely dispose of medical sharps - Needles and syringes should be separated from other trash, kept out of recycling
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (June 20, 2008) Health officials and sanitation workers are reminding residents to separate used medical needles, syringes or other sharp objects from their regular garbage and not to dispose of such objects in curbside recycling...
Septic systems: Out of sight, not out of mind - New DVD teaches homeowners how to properly maintain their system
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (May 27, 2008) - When it comes to septic systems, out of sight shouldn't mean out of mind.
Forgetting or refusing to complete some simple but important maintenance steps can cause a septic system to fail, which is like flushing money...
Sistemas sépticos: Fuera de la vista, pero no fuera de la mente - Un Nuevo DVD enseña a los propietarios de viviendas a como mantener sus sistemas
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind.(27 de mayo del 2008) Cuando se trata de sistemas spticos, fuera de la vista no debera significar fuera de la mente.
El olvidarse o negarse a completar algunos pasos simples pero importantes de mantenimiento puede hacer que...
Free HIV tests offered for National Day of Testing
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (May 19, 2008) - Free and confidential HIV tests will be offered as part of the lead-up to next month's National HIV Testing Day on June 27.
The first of these events will take place this Wednesday, May 21 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the...
Se ofrecen pruebas de HVI gratuitas para el Día de Análisis
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (Mayo 19, 2008) - Se ofrecern anlisis gratuitos y confidenciales de HVI como parte de las actividades que nos llevarn al Da Nacional de Anlisis HVI el 27 de Junio.
El primero de estos eventos se llevar a cabo este Mircoles 21 de mayo...
Residents urged to 'spring into action' to curb rat and mosquito population
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (April 23, 2008) - With temperatures on the rise, it's time for Allen County residents to spring into action to help control the area's rat and mosquito population, health officials said.
Mosquitoes and rats are not just a nuisance...
Se recomienda a los residentes a "movilizarse" para controlar la población de ratas y mosquitos
ALLEN COUNTY, IN. (Abril 23, 2008) - Con las temperaturas que van en aumento, es tiempo de que los residentes de Allen County se movilicen para poder controlar la poblacin de ratas y mosquitos, expresaron las autoridades de salud.
Los mosquitos y las...
Health officials spread flu prevention message
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (February 11, 2008) - As part of its seasonal flu prevention campaign, the Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health is urging residents to practice proper respiratory hygiene to avoid spreading the illness.
Although influenza...
Health officials advise consumers of canned food recall
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (Jan. 25, 2008) - Health officials are warning consumers to be watchful of any signs or symptoms of food-borne illness as a result of a nationwide recall of commercially-canned green beans and garbanzo beans.
Michigan-based New Era...