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Oswego Today
By the People, for the People
Oswego County Celebrates National Public Health Week April 6-12
The newly-accredited Oswego County Health Department hosts a variety of free events promoting health, safety and wellness.
Mar. 21, 2026 at 4:18pm
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The Oswego County Health Department is celebrating National Public Health Week from April 6-12 with a range of free events for residents, including a blood drive, mammogram screenings, emergency preparedness training, poison prevention education, Naloxone training, brain health workshops, and a mental health art show.
Why it matters
National Public Health Week is an annual event that celebrates the impact of public health initiatives and recognizes the important role they play in safeguarding communities. The Oswego County Health Department's events aim to provide residents with the knowledge and resources to be proactive about their health and well-being.
The details
The week's events include a blood drive and mammogram screenings on Monday, a Citizen's Preparedness class and Office for the Aging presentation on Tuesday, a Poison Prevention Education program and Naloxone training on Wednesday, brain health workshops and a caregiver services program on Thursday, and a Mental Health Art Show on Friday. Most events take place at the Oswego County Health Department, with the art show hosted at the Art Scene at CNY Arts Center in Fulton.
- The events run from Monday, April 6 through Sunday, April 12, 2026.
- The blood drive and mammogram screenings are on Monday, April 6 from 10am to 3pm.
- The Citizen's Preparedness class is on Tuesday, April 7 from 1pm to 3pm.
- The Poison Prevention Education program is on Wednesday, April 8 from 1pm to 2pm, followed by the Naloxone training from 2pm to 3pm.
- The brain health workshops are on Thursday, April 9 with sessions from 1pm to 2pm and 5:30pm to 6:30pm.
The players
Oswego County Health Department
The local public health agency that is hosting the National Public Health Week events.
Vera Dunsmoor
The Oswego County Public Health Director.
Upstate University Hospital
The hospital providing the mammography van and Poison Prevention Education program.
American Red Cross
The organization hosting the blood drive.
Oswego County Office for the Aging
The agency presenting information about its programs and services.
What they’re saying
“National Public Health Week celebrates the impact of public health and recognizes the important role it has in safeguarding our communities.”
— Vera Dunsmoor, Oswego County Public Health Director
The takeaway
Oswego County is making a concerted effort to promote public health awareness and provide residents with valuable resources and education during National Public Health Week. These events demonstrate the county's commitment to improving the overall health and well-being of the community.
