Tag: Allen County Health Commissioner Dr. Deborah McMahan
County health agencies ramp up for emerging disease threat
Protecting Allen County residents from emerging disease threats is a core function of the Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health.
Flu season is here – don’t procrastinate, vaccinate
Getting vaccinated is the single best way to protect yourself and loved ones from the flu.
Local health department leaders win prestigious awards
Leaders of the Fort Wayne-Allen County Health Department have been separately honored by their colleagues in public health.
CDC TIPS will return to Allen County July 2014
The U.S. CDC is airing a second series of ads in 2014 featuring real people who are living with the effects of smoking-related diseases.
Getting annual flu shot focus of National Influenza Vaccination Week
As part of National Influenza Vaccination Week, health officials are reminding residents that getting a flu shot is the best way to protect the ones you love this holiday season.
Health Department helping parents with vaccinations and school supplies
Back-to-school time is when parents gather supplies and make sure kids are up-to-date on vaccines.
Vaccine clinic hours changed for Sunday
Hours for the special hepatitis A vaccination clinic for Sunday June 2 have been changed to 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting.
Health officials issue Hepatitis A alert
Diners to 800 Degrees on Illinois Road urged to get vaccination at free clinics on Saturday and Sunday.
Parkview convenes community group to discuss access to healthy foods
Community members from a diverse range of industries and perspectives came together in downtown Fort Wayne today to discuss the issue of local food deserts and a lack of access to healthy foods in certain areas of the city.
Flu outbreak prompts push for preventive measures
News release from the Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health:
Flu outbreak prompts push for preventive measures
To help curb the spread of the flu, health...