As the weather is getting colder the need for hats and mittens is more apparent. The Livingston County Health Center’s annual Mitten Tree is set up just inside the door at the health center. The tree and a table near the tree have hats and mittens to help keep you warm. If you are in need of a pair of […]
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Wearing a Mask can protect yourself and others against the spread of COVID and other diseases. Ann Burchett says at the Livingston County Health Center, masks are required for anyone coming into the building. Burchett says masks provide protection for yourself and others around you. She says it is not just the COVID 19 virus and varients, it helps with […]
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The number of COVID-19 cases in Livingston County spiked up after the Thanksgiving Holiday. Ann Burchette from the Livingston County Health Center says from just before Thanksgiving earlier this week, the number of positive tests jumped. Burchett says the setting of the holiday made this predictable. She says they are unaware of any acute outbreak of the virus, but this […]
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A Flu and COVID-19 Shot Clinic will be held Friday at the Chula School. In conjunction with the Livingston County Health Center, the Chula School is hosting a community-wide Flu and COVID-19 shot clinic on November 19, from 1-3 pm. The Health Center will have both the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine available. If you are receiving your COVID Booster, […]
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COVID 19 Testing, Shots, and Boosters are available to Livingston County residents through the Livingston County Health Center. Curtis Lanning is an RN and Emergency Planner at the Health Center and says testing is offered twice a week. The test is the nasal swab and results are available in 15 minutes. Lanning says the COVID Vaccines are available in two […]
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The COVID-19 numbers for Livingston County since last week show increases in the number of cases and number of deaths. The number of COVID 19 related deaths in Livingston County has reached 77, up three. To-date, the Livingston County Health Center reports there have been 2207 cases of COVID-19 in the county. That is up 33 for the week. The […]
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Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke are heat-related illnesses that are not uncommon when the outside temperatures start climbing into the 90’s and above. Ann Burchett from the Livingston County Health Center says one of the keys to avoiding those is to avoid dehydration. Burchett suggests drinking plenty of water early and continuing to replenish your body throughout the day. Experts […]
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A Breast Feeding Baby Shower will be held at Simpson Park on August 3rd. Livingston County Health Center is hosting the event for expectant and breastfeeding moms. The shower will be from 5:30 to 6:30 pm and is a come & go event, at the Kiwanis Shelter, located near the tennis courts. The event will include vendor booths, information about […]
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Livingston County is in the top 20 percent for the number of people who have received their COVID Vaccination. County Presiding Commissioner Ed Douglas says we need to do better. The Livingston County Health Center set the goal of 50-70 percent. Douglas says the vaccination is available at no charge at the health center and the local pharmacies. Douglas says […]
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The number of COVID-19 cases in Livingston County is growing rapidly. As of Thursday, the number of cases has reached 1,791, with 133 active cases. Livingston County Health Center Administrator Sherry Weldon says they gather testing information and report it each day on their social media pages. Weldon says in the past week there have been more than 500 tests […]
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