COVID-19 Vaccination Rate Increases in City of Rochester
Recent data from the New York State Immunization Information System (NYSIIS) show increases over the past month in COVID-19 vaccination rates within many Rochester census tracts.
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates for the City of Rochester
Vaccination rates by census tract for the City of Rochester are now available at RocHealthData.
March is National Music in Our Schools Month
This map shows high school musical theater productions in area schools during March. It also highlights those school districts in our region receiving a 2019 Best Communities for Music Education award. According to the National Association for Music … Continued
July Belongs to Blueberries! (and Cherries, and Peaches, and Raspberries…)
Along with blueberries, July is the harvest period for cherries, peaches, plums, raspberries and strawberries, not to mention a wide variety of vegetables. One of the best places to find fresh produce is at your local farmer’s market. Visit the RocHealthData map room to find a market near you.
June is Men’s Health Month
Veterans have been found to be at higher risk of prostate cancer than the general population. This map of our region shows change in prostate cancer, by county, and the veteran population, by census tract.
May is National Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month
Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is a leading cause of skin cancer. Melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, is quite prevalent in our upstate region, despite the low UV index relative to lower latitude states.
April is National Humor Month: Laughter is good for you
This month, RocHealthData highlights local laughter destinations: comedy and improv clubs, joke shops, locations sponsoring open-mic comedy, and laughter yoga sessions.
March is National Nutrition Month: The Need for Foodlink
This month’s feature highlights the work of local community partner Foodlink, the Feeding America food bank serving 10 counties. In fiscal year 2017, Foodlink distributed more than 17 million pounds of food throughout the region.
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Data from the New York State Cancer Registry and from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System show higher incidence of colon cancer and correspondingly lower screening rates in Cattaraugus and Wyoming counties.
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month: Highlighting the Work of the Eastman Institute for Oral Health
The map highlighted here uses zip code data to show the wide geographical reach of the University of Rochester’s Eastman Institute for Oral Health.