Health: Public Health Alert - Montgomery County, PA

Montgomery County, PA

P.O. Box 311, Norristown, PA 19404-0311
Courthouse Hours: 8:30a.m. to 4:15p.m.
Phone: 610-278-3000
Website: www.montcopa.org

Public Health Advisories, Alerts and Press Releases
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Pandemic/Emergency Preparedness Videos
In an effort to help residents protect themselves and their families in the event of a pandemic or other health emergency, the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety and the Montgomery County Health Department have created a series of four Pandemic Preparedness Videos.
The General Public video is designed to prepare families for emergencies. It features tips on how to ensure the health and safety of families during unexpected events, such as what components to include in a family’s emergency preparedness kit, and what can happen if a family is not prepared. For more information about the videos visit ReadyMontco: Emergency Preparedness.
 
Other videos in the series include: 
Schools and Businesses
Medical Personnel
First Responders
MRSA information...
Press Releases:
4/16/2008 Press Release:
The Montgomery County Health Department announces the release of the 2008 Annual Health Statistics Report. more...
2008 Annual Health Statistics Report

4/4/2008 Press Release:

The Montgomery County Health Department will be conducting a series of low cost Rabies Clinics every Saturday during the month of June in order to ensure that resident pet owners have access to this disease prevention service.

The 3 year shot is eight dollars and is available for dogs, cats and ferrets.  Animals must be leashed or in an approved carrier.

Rabies Clinic Schedule (pdf)

 
4/4/2008 Press Release:
Based on a review of forecasts from the National Weather Service, the Montgomery County Health Department is declaring a Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County for the 48 hour period which begins at noon Saturday, March 8, 2008 until noon Monday, March 10, 2008. A Code Blue declaration is made in Montgomery County when winter conditions pose a threat of serious harm or death to individuals without shelter. A Code Blue is called when the combination of air temperature and wind chill is anticipated to be 20º F or less. Learn More about Extreme Cold Safety...

2/29/2008 Press Release:
Based on a review of forecasts from the National Weather Service, the Montgomery County Health Department is extending the Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County for the 72 hour period which begins at noon Friday, February 29, 2008 until noon Monday, March 3, 2008.

2/27/2008 Press Release:
Based on a review of forecasts from the National Weather Service, the Montgomery County Health Department is extending the Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County for the 48 hour period which begins at noon Wednesday, February 27, 2008 until noon Friday, February 29, 2008.

2/22/2008 Press Release:
Based on a review of forecasts from the National Weather Service, the Montgomery County Health Department is extending the Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County for the 72 hour period which begins at noon Friday, February 22, 2008 until noon Monday, February 25, 2008.

2/19/2008 Press Release:
Based on a review of forecasts from the National Weather Service, the Montgomery County Health Department is extending the Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County for the 72 hour period which begins at noon Tuesday, February 19, 2008 until noon Friday, February 22, 2008.

2/14/2008 Press Release:
Based on a review of forecasts from the National Weather Service, the Montgomery County Health Department is extending the Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County for the 5 day period which begins at noon Thursday, February 14, 2008 until noon Tuesday, February 19, 2008.

2/12/2008 Press Release:
Based on a review of forecasts from the National Weather Service, the Montgomery County Health Department is extending the Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County for the 48 hour period which begins at noon Tuesday, February 12, 2008 until noon Thursday, February 14, 2008.

2/8/2008 Press Release:
Based on a review of forecasts from the National Weather Service, the Montgomery County Health Department is declaring a Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County for the 72 hour period which begins at noon Saturday, February 9, 2008 until noon Tuesday, February 12, 2008.

2/1/2008 Press Release:
On February 7, 2008, the Montgomery County Health Department will respond to the impact of HIV and AIDS in the city’s African American communities by providing rapid HIV testing by request in our Norristown Clinic from 8am to 3pm in observance of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD).
 
Nationwide, more than 2,000 organizations in more than 800 cities will participate in the eighth annual observance of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
 
NBHAAD is a nationwide mobilization effort designed to encourage African Americans across the United States to get educated, get tested, get treated and get involved with HIV/AIDS, as it continues to devastate Black communities.
 
To locate other NBHAAD events in the area, log on to www.blackaidsday.org

1/30/2008 Press Release:
Based on a review of forecasts from the National Weather Service, the Montgomery County Health Department is extending the Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County for the 24 hour period which begins at noon Wednesday, January 30, 2008 until noon Thursday, January 31, 2008.

1/25/2008 Press Release:
Based on a review of forecasts from the National Weather Service, the Montgomery County Health Department is extending the Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County for the 72 hour period which begins at noon Friday, January 25, 2008 until noon Monday, January 28, 2008.

1/22/2008 Press Release:
Based on a review of forecasts from the National Weather Service, the Montgomery County Health Department is extending the Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County for the 72 hour period which begins at noon Tuesday, January 22, 2008 until noon Friday, January 25, 2008.

1/17/2008 Press Release:
Based on a review of forecasts from the National Weather Service, the Montgomery County Health Department is extending the Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County for the 5 day period which begins at noon Thursday, January 17, 2008 until noon Tuesday, January 22, 2008.

1/14/2008 Press Release:
Health Department is declaring a Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County for the 48 hour period which begins at noon Tuesday, January 15, 2008 until noon Thursday, January 17, 2008.

12/31/2007 Press Release:
Health Department is declaring a Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County for the 72 hour period which begins at noon Tuesday, January 1, 2008 until noon Friday, January 4, 2008.

12/17/2007 Press Release:
Health Department is extending the Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for the 48 hour period which begins at noon Monday, December 17, 2007 until noon Wednesday, December 19, 2007.

12/14/2007 Press Release:
Health Department is declaring a Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for the 72 hour period which begins at noon Friday, December 14, 2007 until noon Monday, December 17, 2007.

12/6/2007 Press Release:
Health Department is declaring a Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for the 24 hour period which begins at noon Thursday, December 6, 2007 until noon Friday, December 7, 2007.

12/3/2007 Press Release:
Health Department is declaring a Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County for the 72 hour period which begins at noon Monday, December 3, 2007 until noon Thursday, December 6, 2007.

10/25/2007 Press Release:
Cow tests Positive for Rabies...

10/19/2007 Press Release:
 
10/18/2007 Press Release:

9/20/2007 Press Release:
The Montgomery County Health Department (MCHD) will be conducting adulticiding (spraying) in order to control the adult mosquito population within the County. MCHD will be spraying in selected areas of Montgomery Township on September 21st, 2007.

9/17/2007 Press Release:
MCHD will be spraying in selected areas of Upper Merion Township on September 18th, 2007.

9/10/2007 Press Release:
MCHD will be spraying in selected areas of Horsham and Whitemarsh Townships on September 12th, 2007.

9/10/2007 Press Release:

8/31/2007 Press Release:
MCHD will be spraying in selected areas of Cheltenham Township on September 5th, 2007.

 
8/25/2007 Code Red:
Based on a review of forecasts from the National Weather Service, the Montgomery County Health Department is declaring a Hot Weather Health Warning for Montgomery County for the 8 hour period which begins at noon Saturday, August 25th, 2007 until 8pm Saturday, August 25th, 2007. A Hot Weather Health Warning is issued in anticipation of an oppressively hot air mass with a heat index of 100º F or greater.  Learn More About Extreme Heat Safety...
 
8/24/2007 Press Release:
MCHD will be spraying in selected areas of Norristown Municipality on August 27th, 2007, and in Upper Merion Township on August 27th, 2007.

8/2/2007 KI Distribution:
The yearly KI Distribution scheduled August 9th, 2007 for new residents living within a ten mile radius of the Limerick Nuclear Generating Station has been cancelled.
 
Tablets given out previously have an expiration date of August 2007, however, a shelf life extension of two years has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) based on scientific evidence that the KI tablets will remain effective beyond their original expiration date. Therefore, residents who possess pills with an expiration date of August 2007 do not need to obtain replacement tablets and should not discard the tablets they currently have.

For more information please refer to the PA State Health Department website at: www.dsf.health.state.pa.us  or call Montgomery County Health Department at 610-970-5040.
 
If you want to view the KI Extension Letter, Click Here.

3/20/2007 Public Health Code
Click here to view Montgomery County Public Health Code...
 
 
 
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