Chesco to participate in events to combat opioid epidemic
WEST CHESTER — Chester County’s Department of Drug & Alcohol Services (CCDDAS) recognizes the impact COVID-19 has had, and will continue to have on our communities, and notes that the opioid and overdose crisis, along with other substance use disorders are still extremely prevalent. In some ways, the crisis is exacerbated by the pandemic.
In a continued effort to prevent further Opioid Use...
The Zika virus and Chester County
Getting rid of standing water is more effective than spraying
By Nathaniel Smith, Columnist, The Times
News has come around lately that “Pennsylvania Is Now One Of The Top States With Zika Virus ” (Phoenixville Patch, 8/23/16). Currently PA ranks 5th in the number of diagnosed Zika cases. Of course, no one knows how many undiagnosed cases there are anywhere.
Quick quiz: how is Zika spread?...
Measles: Chester County Health Department stands ready
No outbreaks yet; prevention, response & public education top priorities
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
WEST CHESTER – With the measles outbreak dominating national headlines; The Times has reached out to the Chester County Health Department to provide our readers a local, behind the scenes perspective on efforts underway to help prevent, and respond to, a measles outbreak close...
Dental Care for Infants. Yes, infants.
Dental experts are rethinking how early dental care should start
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Recent directives from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry have recommended that children be seen for the first dental visit by age 1.
Tooth decay is preventable and educating parents and caregivers on how to care for baby’s first...
