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Rockland Ranked #4 Healthiest County In NYS

WEBRockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert proudly announce that Rockland County is ranked fourth in New York State for overall health in 2023 in the annual County Health Rankings Report released today. Rockland County has improved from 7th in health outcomes after the recent …

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Health Department Expands Immunization Clinics

WEBThe Rockland County Dept of Health offers immunization clinics four days a week from 8:30 am to 11:00 am. The clinic on Mondays, Tuesdays (every other), and Wednesdays is located at the Yeager Health Center, 50 Sanatorium Road, Pomona, NY. The clinic on Thursdays is located at 14 S. Main Street, Spring Valley, NY.

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ARE YOU PREPARED

WEBRockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announce that September is National Preparedness Month and urge residents to take action and be ready!

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County Launches Childhood Immunization Campaign For National

WEBIn Observance of National Immunization Awareness Month, the Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) is rolling out a new campaign to empower parents with information on immunizing their children against harmful diseases such as Polio, Measles, and Pertussis, among others.

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County of Rockland, New York :: Coronavirus (COVID-19)

WEBThe Rockland County Department of Health will continue to be vigilant and stay up-to-date on any Federal and state COVID-19 response recommendations and guidelines. For more information, visit the CDC's End of the Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) Declaration. The 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new …

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County of Rockland, New York :: 2022 Press Releases

WEBDepartment of Health 2022 Press Releases. Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert notifies residents that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has designated Rockland as a County with "high” COVID-19 community transmission leve…

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County of Rockland, New York :: Use Daylight Saving Time to …

WEBRockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert remind residents to change their clocks when Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 12th. Along with changing your clocks, this is also a good time to check your emergency supply kit. Is it missing any items? Is anything out-of-date, …

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Protect Yourself from Tick Bites this Fall!

WEBThe Rockland County Department of Health reminds residents to protect themselves, their children, and their pets from tick bites, especially when hiking, hunting, fishing, raking leaves, or taking part in other outdoor activities this fall. A bite from an infected black-legged tick, also known as a deer tick, can cause Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases, …

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Protect Yourself and Your Family from Tick Bites This Spring

WEBAs we welcome the warmer weather and spend more time outside, Rockland County Executive Ed Day reminds residents to protect themselves from tick bites. A bite from an infected tick can cause Lyme Disease and other diseases such as Ehrlichiosis, Babesiosis, Anaplasmosis, and Powassan. These diseases are treatable with antibiotics but may be …

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Stay Cool in the Summer Heat and Humidity

WEBWith very hot weather and high humidity in the forecast, the Rockland County Department of Health urges residents to take these simple steps to stay cool and help prevent heat-related illnesses:

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Hurricane Season is Here – Are You and Your Family Prepared

WEBThe Rockland County Department of Health reminds residents that hurricane season is from June 1 to November 30, with most activity occurring between mid-August and mid-October. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts a near-normal or average Atlantic hurricane season; the forecast is for a range of 12 to 17 total …

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County of Rockland, New York :: Be Safe in the Water this Summer!

WEBFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 28, 2023 Contact: Beth Cefalu, Director of Strategic Communications (845) 638-5645 Be Safe in the Water this Summer! NEW CITY, NY, - Summer is here, and with it comes plenty of fun times spent in the water. Unfortunately, whether it's in your backyard or the local community pool, a lake, or the beach, the …

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County of Rockland, New York :: April is Distracted Driver Month

WEBThe Rockland County Department of Health, along with highway and local law enforcement officials, the Rockland County STOP-DWI Program, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), remind residents that …

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National Public Health Week, April 3-9, 2023

WEBRockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announce the start of National Public Health Week from Monday, April 3 to Sunday, April 9. This annual celebration week is sponsored by the American Public Health Association (APHA). This year’s theme, “Centering and …

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ENJOY YOUR BIKE RIDE WITH SAFETY IN MIND

WEBRockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert remind residents to follow safety guidelines when out bike riding. One of the most important things you can do to stay safe when riding your bicycle is to wear a helmet that fits right every time you ride, as this is the single most effective way to …

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"BE TICK FREE" THIS SPRING TO PREVENT TICK-BORNE ILLNESSES

WEBRockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert remind residents that as you welcome the warmer weather and spend more time outside, be sure to protect yourself from tick bites. May is Lyme Awareness Month, and this is the time of year when ticks start making their annual appearance. …

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Increasing Spread of C. auris in Healthcare Facilities

WEBFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 29, 2023 Contact: Beth Cefalu, Director of Strategic Communications (845) 638-5645 Patricia Schnabel Ruppert, D.O., M.P.H., CPE, DABFM

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Local Air Quality Still Affected by Canadian Wildfires

WEBFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 8, 2023 Contact: John Lyon, Chief of Staff (845) 638-5127 Local Air Quality Still Affected by Canadian Wildfires Get your free N95 face mask by calling your Town Supervisor

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Get Tested for HIV: Take the Test, Take Control!

WEBFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 8, 2023 Contact: John Lyon, Chief of Staff (845) 638-5127 Get Tested for HIV: Take the Test, Take Control! Testing is simple, easy, free, confidential, and the only way to know if you have HIV

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