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Buckling Up for Safety

Jul 5, 2018 - Public Health Educator / Emergency Preparedness Coordinator with the Oswego County Health Department Sonia Robinson (r) and Buckle Bear demonstrated the proper way to install and use car seats to provide optimal protection for children.

Boxes of Barks for OCO Seniors

Jul 3, 2018 - Subaru Ambassador Emily Liepke (above) delivered a donation of BarkBoxes to Oswego County Opportunities food pantry for senior citizens at the Mexico Kitchen.

Subaru Ambassadors Food Drive benefits OCO Food Pantry

Jul 2, 2018 - Each year in communities throughout the country, members of the Subaru Ambassador Program participate in Subaru’s Day of Caring.

Heather Shannon, NP joins OCO Medical Staff

Jun 8, 2018 - Heather Shannon, NP has joined the staff of OCO’s Reproductive Health Services.

OCO Clubhouse Program Underway

Jun 8, 2018 - OCO is ready to get the word out about its Clubhouse Program and the many opportunities for youth in Oswego County.

OCO Summer Food Service Program Providing Free Meals for Oswego County Children

Jun 7, 2018 - Lori Halstead, coordinator of Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) Nutrition Services, has announced that OCO is participating in this year’s Summer Food Service Program.

Community Garden Ready to Grow!

Jun 4, 2018 - Staff from OCO Nutrition Services were joined by community volunteers as well as staff from Cornell Cooperative Extension, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, and the Oswego County Health Department as they prepared the Fulton Community Garden for planting.

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Employees Help Prepare Fulton Community Garden

Jun 4, 2018 - Employees of Excellus BlueCross BlueShield volunteered their time to help the Nutrition Collaboration of Oswego County prepare the Fulton Community Garden for upcoming growing season.

Zumba demo part of June 3 Event

Jun 1, 2018 - Faye Beckwith (l) and Noelle Salmonson (r) of Dance 4 Fitness Studio in Hannibal fine tune their Zumba moves in preparation for Oswego County Opportunities’ (OCO) Cancer Services “Walk the Bottom Line” event.

Car Seat Demo provided for Moms-to-Be

May 31, 2018 - Sonia Robinson (r) of the Oswego County Health Department and Buckle Bear demonstrated the proper way to install and use car seats to provide optimal protection for children.

Catholic Charities participates in OCO’s ‘Walk the Bottom Line’ This Saturday

May 31, 2018 - Carolyn Handville, coordinator of Oswego County Opportunities Cancer Services program, welcomes Catholic Charities of Oswego County as a participant in OCO’s “Walk the Bottom Line” to be held June 3 from 12:00 Noon to 3:00 P.M. at Bullhead Point in Fulton.

New Moms Receive Baby Slings at OCO Event

May 30, 2018 - Lisa Emmons, owner of Mother Earth Baby (l) shows Toni Hillenbrand the proper way to use a baby sling.

‘Baby Shower’ Supports Benefits of Breastfeeding

May 30, 2018 - The Oswego County Breastfeeding Coalition (OCBC) recently hosted a Baby Shower at Oswego Hospital for new and expectant mothers from the community.

Local agencies and businesses come together to support health and fitness

May 18, 2018 - Oswego County Opportunities Cancer Services Program and IMPACT Program, in collaboration with a number of local health and fitness related organizations invite you to “Walk the Bottom Line” to raise awareness of colon cancer and ways to help prevent it.

OCO to “Walk the Bottom Line” to Raise Awareness of Colon Cancer

May 18, 2018 - OCO’s Cancer Services Program invites you to lace up your sneakers and “Walk the Bottom Line.”

Local Race Car Driver Supports OCO Cancer Services

May 3, 2018 - Race car driver James Babcock, a competitor in the Oswego Speedway SBS division, presents Carolyn Handville, coordinator of Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) Cancer Services Program, with a donation of $300 in memory of his late wife Jeannine Babcock who passed away from breast cancer eight years ago.

Application Days Continue for Head Start’s Fall Enrollment

May 1, 2018 - Oswego County Head Start/Pre-K program is pleased to announce a second opportunity to complete an application to determine eligibility for the school year 2018-2019.

Fulton Community Garden Looking to Take Root

May 1, 2018 - Six years ago the Nutrition Collaboration of Oswego County launched the Community Garden Project.

OCO Board of Directors to meet May 2

Apr 22, 2018 - The OCO Board of Directors holds its next meeting on Wednesday, May 6, at 8:00 am.

Oswego County Recognizes Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Apr 20, 2018 - Oswego County Legislator District 5, Roy E. Reehill, Chairman of the Human Services Committee, presents representatives from OCO Services to Aid Families Program (SAF) with a certificate proclaiming April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Oswego County.

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Scenes from OCO's Annual Meeting April 9, 2019

Circles of Security changed our lives

Circles of Security is topic of Annual Meeting guest speakers

Congratulations to Whelahan Award winner

Diane Cooper-Currier and Ron Darrow

Finance Director recognized for service

Howard Wilcox Volunteer of the Year Award presented to John Zanewych

New Board Members welcomed

OCO Ex Dir Diane Cooper-Currier and retiring Board of Directors Treasurer Ron Darrow

OCO Nutrition Services Dining & Activity Centers:

Program Information & Menu

K-Rock Interview with OCO Health Education Staff

Community Health Assessment
for Oswego County

The Oswego County Health Department has released a summary of the Community Health Assessment 2014-2017. The assessment identifies the county's greatest health risks and challenges, compared to surrounding counties and the NYS average. Click here for the executive summary.

Highlights include the following challenges:

High overweight and obesity rate among adults and school children
High smoking rate, and high alcohol and drug abuse among adults
High disease burden and life lost from cancer, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, and diabetes
High unintentional pregnancy rate and reduced percentage of pregnant women seeking early prenatal care
High rate of drug abuse
High suicide death rate
Increased incidence of STDs
Constant threat from mosquito-borne diseases and increased incidence of tick-borne diseases
Health disparities are associated with socioeconomic differences
Unfunded or underfunded federal and state mandates drain the County’s resources for improvement of local community health

OCO Employee Newsletter