NORWICH – The Chenango County Health Department celebrated its 75th anniversary of operation during National Public Health Week last week, April 3 to 9 – an annual observance in the first week of April recognizing the value of public health.

In addition to being the nation’s public health week, the Chenango County Board of Supervisors issued a proclamation deeming April 3 to 9, 2017, Chenango County’s Public Health Week.

An open house event was held on April 7 in the County Board of Supervisors’ room in commemorating the county health department’s 75 years of service.

A re-dedication ceremony was held at the open house to honor the late William Little, MD, who founded the Chenango County Nursing Service in 1942.

The Chenango County Nursing Service has since grown into what is today the Chenango County Health Department.