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Anthony J. Billittier IV, MD, FACEP
Erie County Commissioner of Health
Rath Building
95 Franklin Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
Office: (716) 858-7690
Fax: (716) 858-8701

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An E-mail notification system to alert the following partners about important health related alerts and advisories.

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The mission of the Erie County Department of Health is to protect the public's health, to prevent disease and premature death through the promotion of healthy living and wellness, and to provide a safety net of services for those with limited access to healthcare.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE:

BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2008

ERIE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT WILL HAVE CENTRALIZED THE RABIES PREVENTION PROGRAM. THERE WILL BE ONE PHONE # 716-961-6800 TO REPORT ALL ANIMAL BITES, SCRATCHES, CONTACT WITH NERVOUS SYSTEM OR SALIVA AND BAT ENCOUNTERS.

The previous phone #'s and locations will no longer be available for this purpose.

All specimens submitted for rabies testing will be shipped from:
Erie County Health Department
Vector Control Program
462 Grider Street, Room BB-122
Buffalo, NY 14215

October is National Dental Hygiene Month

"A Healthy Smile Lasts a Lifetime"

No matter your age, oral hygiene is an essential part of your daily routine to prevent cavities and gum disease. Introducing young children to the dentist will help instill good habits at a young age.

Dental hygiene is far more important than just having a white smile. Regular visits to a dentist allows for early detection of gum disease, oral cancer, as well as other life-threatening and serious diseases which may display symptoms in the mouth. Also, early gum disease is completely reversible with good oral care at home and regular visits to a dentist.

So, if you are guilty of postponing your next dental exam and cleaning, wait no longer and visit your dentist this month! If you do not have a dentist or dental insurance, you can enroll in the Erie County Department of Health Dental Program. Click here for more information about this program.

For more information about healthy teeth go to
the American Dental Association website