Broome County Health Department

The dangers of radon gas in our area are highlighted in the February 10 edition of the weekly local public affairs program, Southern Tier Close Up.

The Broome County Health Department is one of four counties in New York State given money to help build health department capacity for opioid overdose prevention.

You’ve heard people talk about radon, but what is it and why is it so dangerous?

13 community-based organizations and worksites are being recognized for adopting healthy food policies as Broome County continues to rank near the bottom of healthy counties in New York State.

Carrie Horton from the Broome County Health Department and Gordie Shiner of Traci's Hope appear on The Southern Tier Close Up .

Warm summer months see an uptick in rabies cases, particularly among pets coming into contact with wildlife like bats.

The Broome County Health Department is urging parents and guardians to make sure children are up to date on their meningococcal vaccine.

Ticks and Lyme Disease are discussed on Southern Tier Close Up.

Appearing on Southern Tier Close Up, Broome County Public Health Nurse, Marian Hollander says flu season is still in full swing.

Health officials say there has been one confirmed case of meningococcal disease in a student at Maine-Endwell High School.