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.