With very cold weather in the forecast, Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert advise residents to take common-sense steps to protect your health and safety: [Read More]

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert inform residents that the New York State Commissioner of Health, Dr. Howard Zucker, has declared that influenza (flu) is now widespread in New York, with many flu cases reported in Rockland County. [Read More]

This holiday season, take time to get yourself and your family an important gift of health: the flu vaccine. During National Influenza (Flu) Vaccination Week, December 1st - 7th, Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert remind residents that the best way to prevent the flu, and its complications, is by getting the flu vaccine each year. The Health Department will be giving the flu vaccine on Fridays, beginning December 13th to March 27th, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, by appointment only. Call (845) 364-2534 for more information and to make an appointment. You can also check with your doctor and your child's doctor or visit www.flu.gov to find flu vaccine clinics in our area. [Read More]

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert encourage residents to follow these tips for a healthier holiday season: [Read More]

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert encourage residents to use the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout, Thursday, November 21st, as the day you commit to quitting smoking as well as using any other forms of tobacco products. [Read More]

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert remind residents that Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday, November 3. Before going to sleep on Saturday night, remember to turn your clocks back one hour. This weekend is also a good time to check your emergency supply kit. Is it missing any items? Is anything out-of-date, leaking, or damaged? If you haven't created an emergency supply kit yet, now is the time to do it! [Read More]

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert want to ensure that all trick-or-treaters have a safe and fun holiday. "Halloween is one of the most enjoyable days of the year for the County's children. While these celebrations provide a chance to give out healthy snacks and get physical activity, parents and caregivers must be involved to make sure that Halloween is also safe. Trick-or-treaters need adult supervision, even if they travel in groups. Adults should check Halloween treats before children eat them, and make sure that children never eat open or unwrapped treats," said Dr. Ruppert. [Read More]

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For anyone 6 months and older, at several locations in Rockland [Read More]

Learn how to reduce children’s exposure to lead [Read More]

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Not every hero wears a cape. Plan and practice your escape! [Read More]

International Traveler with a Confirmed Case of Measles [Read More]

First pool (group) of mosquitoes tested positive in Rockland County [Read More]

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Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert declared the end to the 2018-2019 measles outbreak in Rockland. A measles outbreak is officially declared over 42 days (two incubation periods) after the last rash onset date of the last person with measles. This means no new measles cases were reported to the health department in the affected area. [Read More]

For anyone 6 months and older, at several locations in Rockland [Read More]

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Get ahead of the flu! Get your flu shot before the start of influenza season! [Read More]

Join us on September 11th for a free vaccine education awareness event in Pomona [Read More]

The pollutant of concern for the Air Quality Health Advisory is ozone [Read More]

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert celebrate the anniversaries of the two Baby Cafés located in Spring Valley. A free event for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers will be held on Thursday, August 29 from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm at the Martin Luther King Multi-Purpose Center Baby Café, located at 110 Bethune Blvd. in Spring Valley. Come have your questions about postpartum care answered and receive breastfeeding support. [Read More]

The pollutant of concern for the Air Quality Health Advisory is ozone [Read More]

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert remind residents that as you spend time outside this summer, be sure to protect yourself from tick bites. [Read More]

First pool (group) of mosquitoes to test positive this season for West Nile Virus in Rockland County [Read More]

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announced that Rockland County is celebrating National Breastfeeding Awareness Month with events in August; during World Breastfeeding Week, August 1-7 and Black Breastfeeding Week, August 25-31. [Read More]

With the continued measles outbreak in Rockland, County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert reminds residents of the importance of getting vaccinated. As of July 23, there are 282 confirmed reported cases of measles in the county since the outbreak began in October 2018. [Read More]

The pollutant of concern for the Air Quality Health Advisory is ozone [Read More]

The pollutant of concern for the Air Quality Health Advisory is ozone [Read More]

Very hot weather is in the forecast for this upcoming weekend. Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert urge residents to take simple steps to stay cool and help prevent heat-related illnesses. [Read More]

Measles cases continue to climb in Rockland – Health Dept. offers free measles vaccine clinics [Read More]

The pollutant of concern for the Air Quality Health Advisory is ozone [Read More]

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Active Learning Specialist Summer Institute [Read More]

The pollutant of concern for the Air Quality Health Advisory is ozone [Read More]

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With the continued measles outbreak in Rockland, County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert reminds residents of the importance of getting vaccinated [Read More]

When caught and treated early, skin cancer is highly curable [Read More]

Measles cases continue to climb in Rockland – Health Dept. offers free measles vaccine clinics [Read More]

Health Department offers free measles vaccines [Read More]

RC Executive Ed Day and Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert want to raise awareness about TB, and the Health Department's TB clinics [Read More]

With the continued measles outbreak in Rockland, residents are reminded of the importance of getting vaccinated [Read More]

While anyone can get hepatitis C, more than 75% of adults infected are baby boomers [Read More]

May is Lyme Awareness Month - as you welcome the warmer weather and spend more time outside, be sure to protect yourself from tick bites [Read More]

Create a culture of health in your workplace [Read More]

Measles cases continue to climb in Rockland [Read More]

From 9 am to 12 pm at the Christ Episcopal Church, located at 65 Washington Avenue in Suffern, NY 10901 [Read More]

Healthy Neighborhoods Program can make home visits to identify and discuss asthma triggers in the home and provide free products to prevent triggers [Read More]

May is National Bike Month [Read More]

Health Department will be treating catch basins and storm drains beginning May 6 to prevent mosquitoes from breeding in standing water inside of these structures. [Read More]

Give your children a healthy start in life by making sure they are up-to-date on their vaccinations [Read More]

Distracted driving is doing any activity that takes your attention away from the task of safe driving [Read More]

From 10 AM until 1 PM at the Rockland County Fire Training Center, 35 Firemen's Memorial Drive in Pomona [Read More]

Health Department notifying residents of possible measles exposures in Spring Valley and New City April 2 to April 5 [Read More]

From 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Monsey WIC office, located at 23 Robert Pitt Drive, Suite 103 in Monsey, NY 10952 [Read More]

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert encourage residents six months and older to get a free measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine on Friday, April 5, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the WIC office, located at 26 New Main Street in Haverstraw, NY 10927. [Read More]

In time for National Public Health Week, April 1 – 7, County Executive Day and Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert are proud to announce that the Health Department recently became accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board [Read More]

Health Department notifying residents of possible measles exposures in Monsey on March 20 and March 24 [Read More]

Mosquito Dunks® and Fathead Minnows [Read More]

The Rockland County Department of Health asks residents to help protect themselves and our community from measles [Read More]

Annual County Health Rankings Report released today [Read More]

American Cancer Society issued updated colorectal cancer testing guidelines [Read More]

March 17 – 23 is National Poison Prevention Week [Read More]

St. Patrick’s Day is one of the deadliest holidays on our nation’s roads because unfortunately too many people choose to drink and drive [Read More]

If you haven't created an emergency supply kit yet, now is the time to do it! [Read More]

Keep your heart healthy by walking; remember to follow the rules of the road [Read More]

Flu vaccines will also be available [Read More]

Fans Don't Let Fans Drive Drunk on Super Bowl Sunday, February 3, 2019 [Read More]

Integrative Lactation and Family Health, and Child Care Resources of Rockland, Inc., have become the latest medical practice and worksite in Rockland to be recognized as “Breastfeeding Friendly.” [Read More]

Help protect our community - make sure you are up-to-date with your measles vaccination, if not, get vaccinated! [Read More]

With snow and very cold weather in the forecast for later this week, take some common-sense steps to protect your health and safety [Read More]

It is a poisonous gas known as the 'silent killer' since you can't see it, smell it, or taste it [Read More]

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month [Read More]

January is National Radon Action Month - Test Your Home, Protect Your Health [Read More]