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Exelon and Oswego County Federal Credit Union Support ‘Blizzard Bags’ Campaign

Nov 19, 2019 - Exelon Representative and Chairman of the Oswego County Federal Credit Union Board of Directors Harrison Greeney presents Oswego County Opportunities Development Director Bridget Dolbear with a check in the amount of $2,340 in support of OCO Nutrition Services’ Blizzard Bag project.

OCO Transit Operator Receives Oswego Health ICARE Award

Nov 14, 2019 - OCO Transit Operator Melvin Anthony was honored as the recipient of Oswego Health’s ICARE award for October.

Health & Nutrition Services Staff Recognition Event

Nov 12, 2019 - Staff from Health & Nutrition Services are recognized for their hard-work and dedication to OCO consumers & services.

OCO Respite Program Staff Recognition Event

Nov 11, 2019 - Staff from the Residential Services Respite Program are recognized for their hard-work and dedication to OCO.

Reproductive Health Recognized for Excellence

Nov 4, 2019 - OCO’s Centers for Reproductive Health received the Business Journal News Network’s “Healthcare Facility of Distinction” award Oct. 23 at an awards ceremony hosted by the Business Journal and Bankers HealthCare Group in Syracuse.

County DSS Goes Purple for Domestic Violence Awareness

Nov 3, 2019 - In recognition of October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month, employees from the Oswego County Department of Social Services (DSS) dressed in purple on Thursday, Oct. 24, for National Wear Purple Day to raise awareness of and honor the survivors of domestic violence in Oswego County.

OCO Crisis & Development Services receives OVS Grant

Nov 2, 2019 - Oswego County Opportunities Services to Aid Families program has been awarded a three year, $3 million grant from the NYS Office of Victim Services under the Victim and Witness Assistance Grant Program.

OCO Board of Directors to meet Nov. 12th

Nov 1, 2019 - The Oswego County Opportunities Board of Directors will meet on Tuesday, November 12th, at 8:00 AM.

OCO Nutrition Services joins Meals on Wheels America and Subaru of America, Inc. in Sharing the Love this Holiday Season

Nov 1, 2019 - OCO Nutrition Services has partnered with the National Meals on Wheels Association and Subaru for the 2019 Subaru Share the Love Event ®.

Rural Health Networks Announces Rural Health Champions

Oct 31, 2019 - The Rural Health Network (RHN) of Oswego County recently recognized two community members for their exceptional leadership and their work as advocates for Oswego County health providers and residents.

Amity “Giving Thanks” for OCO

Oct 29, 2019 - OCO Development Coordinator Bridget Dolbear (l) and OCO Senior Director of Operations Betsy Copps welcome Nik Parmelee of Amity Pest Control as a Silver Level sponsor for OCO’s upcoming “Giving Thanks”.

Oswego County Federal Credit Union Supports OCO Fund Raiser

Oct 29, 2019 - OCO Development Coordinator Bridget Dolbear welcomes Oswego County Federal Credit Union as a Silver Level sponsor for OCO’s “Giving Thanks” fundraiser.

Dusting Divas Support OCO Giving Thanks Event

Oct 28, 2019 - Dusting Divas Professional Cleaning Service has signed on as a Silver Level Sponsor for Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) “Giving Thanks.”

National Grid to Help Sponsor OCO “Giving Thanks” Event

Oct 28, 2019 - National Grid has signed on as a Gold Level sponsor for OCO’s “Giving Thanks” fundraiser.

OCO Giving Thanks Event to host Art auction

Oct 23, 2019 - Oswego County Opportunities has added something new to its upcoming “Giving Thanks” event…an art auction!

Renzi Foodservice is Silver Level Sponsor for OCO Fundraiser

Oct 16, 2019 - Jamie King (r), marketing manager for Renzi Foodservice, presents OCO Development Coordinator Bridget Dolbear with a check in support of OCO’s upcoming “Giving Thanks” fundraiser.

Richard S. Shineman Foundation “Giving Thanks” for OCO

Oct 15, 2019 - OCO Development Coordinator Bridget Dolbear welcomes the Richard S. Shineman Foundation as a Silver Level sponsor for OCO’s upcoming “Giving Thanks” fundraiser in support of its “Building Futures, Changing Lives” initiative.

Lisa Lee Duo to perform at OCO’s “Giving Thanks”

Oct 7, 2019 - The Lisa Lee Dou will provide the entertainment for the OCO’s annual “Giving Thanks” fundraiser.

Law Enforcement Shows Support for OCO Services

Oct 5, 2019 - Representatives from Oswego County Opportunities Services to Aid Families (SAF) program present members of the Fulton City Police Department with purple ribbon decals signifying that October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

"Witches Ball" to Benefit SAF

Oct 3, 2019 - It’s back…One of the most spellbinding events of the fall, the Zonta Club of Oswego’s Witches Ball!

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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:

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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