County’s Health Department issues ‘raw milk’ warning

News release: Kimberton Whole Foods products linked to stomach problems The Chester County Health Department has issued a warning about raw milk products from Kimberton Whole Foods. An alert is being issued by the Chester County Health Department, which said an  an increase of severe gastroenteric symptoms among persons who drank raw milk supplied by Kimberton Farms Dairy. The distributor, Kimberton...

County to observe World AIDS Day

The Chester County Health Department offers free, confidential HIV testing at the Government Services Center. Residents reminded to take advantage of free testing In conjunction with World AIDS Day on Dec. 1, Chester County officials are urging residents to take advantage of opportunities for confidential, free testing. The Chester County Health Department is partnering with Family Services of Chester...

County offers residents shot at avoiding flu

Free clinic to be held during National Influenza Vaccination Week Free flu vaccines will be offered Dec. 3 at the Chester County Library during National Influenza Vaccination Week. Chester County plans to observe National Influenza Vaccination Week – Dec. 2 through Dec. 8 – appropriately: It’s offering a free flu vaccine clinic. In an effort to highlight the importance of obtaining the vaccine...

Feds deem county ready to handle disaster

For second year in row, county gets perfect score on readiness assessment The Center for Disease Control’s Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) has large quantities of medicine and medical supplies to protect the American public if there is a public health emergency (terrorist attack, flu outbreak, earthquake) severe enough to cause local supplies to run out. Just in time for National Preparedness...