Erie County Department of Health

Some officials say it's reaching epidemic levels.

Western New York has become the "Hollywood of the East" over the past couple years. They're always looking for actors, but this isn't for a movie or TV show.

As the temperatures increase this summer in Western New York, so will the risk of rabies exposure.

Yes, Erie County is warning you that your drugs may kill you. No, not in a slow, chronic drug addict type of way, but in an instant. There have been 9 fatal overdoses in the past week.

Earlier today the Erie County Department of Health announced that it was expanding its COVID-19 testing capacity, including expanded hours and locations

The Erie County Department of Health has partnered with three Buffalo restaurants to host “Doses & Mimosas” events this weekend.

This forum will be the perfect opportunity for community voices to be heard, and to have your questions and concerns discussed regarding the COVID 19 vaccine.

Two groups of protestors, with opposite agendas, clashed in Buffalo today, leaving one person injured.

Dr. Gale Burstein, the Commissioner of the Erie County Department of Health spoke about whether Erie County is flattening the curve, FDA-approved medications, COVID-19 affecting certain groups disproportionately and more.

Dr. Gale Burstein, the Commissioner of the Erie County Department of Health, talked with Yasmin Young again about how WNY is handling the coronavirus.

Dr. Gale Burstein, the Commissioner of the Erie County Department of Health, talked with Yasmin Young about how the coronavirus is affecting WNY.