Dr. Kathryn Anderson

Onondaga County Health Commissioner Dr. Katie Anderson says now is the time to get vaccinated as flu season begins in central New York.

County officials say the work of local forensics scientists is critical for law enforcement and public health.

Onondaga County Health Commissioner Dr. Kathryn Anderson discussed health issues ranging from sexually transmitted diseases to the opioid epidemic in the most recent community health report.

Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon is nominating Dr. Kathryn Anderson from Upstate Medical University to take over the role.