May is National Wildfire Prevention Month
While New York State has a relatively low risk of wildfires, for much of the southern and western parts of the US, wildfires and the resulting smoke are serious issues.
Improving Reading Levels: Boys & Girls Clubs of Rochester
Language arts test scores in the Rochester area vary widely by county and school district. One organization helping to raise those scores is Boys & Girls Clubs of Rochester.
March is National Nutrition Month: Cholesterol Levels in the Rochester Region
Data from the CDC’s Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey show that many census tracts in our region have relatively lower rates of high cholesterol, and that many of the higher rates are in rural, rather than urban tracts.
Heart Health (month) Leads to Mental Health (month)?
Poor mental health prevalence rates in the Rochester region range from less than 9% in rural areas to more than 25% in some census tracts in the City of Rochester, while prevalence of coronary heart disease ranges from 1% rurally to 11% in urban census tracts.
Red Alert: February is American Heart Month
Coronary heart disease rates in the Rochester region range from less than 4% in rural areas to more than 11% in some census tracts in the City of Rochester.
December: Back to our Roots (Veggies, that is)
December is National Root Vegetable Month and although many root vegetables are available year round, many are freshest during the winter months.
November is American Diabetes Month
November is American Diabetes Month. According to the Rochester Regional Health Information Organization (RHIO), 82% of adults in our region had their diabetes under control in 2018 (HbA1c less than 8%). This number increased 8% over the prior year.
Vote – It’s Good for Your Health
Election Day is November 2, 2021. Historically, years with a presidential election have higher voter turnout than local elections. This map shows the percent of the population over 18 (eligible voters), by county, that participated in the 2018 election. In … Continued
World Rivers Day: Seneca Park Zoo’s Work to Conserve the Lake Sturgeon
The Seneca Park Zoo has been working for decades with several national and state conservation partners to restore and maintain the health of the Genesee River. The Zoo’s impact is particularly evident in their work to bring back the lake sturgeon.
COVID-19 vaccination rates continue to increase in Monroe County
Recently available data (as of August 19) for Monroe County show that 83 census tracts have vaccination rates at least 60%; this is almost 45% of all the tracts in the county.