The holiday season is here! It means more time to spend with your family and friends, but also can mean the spread of flu, which may lead to serious illness, especially among certain higher risk groups, such as pregnant people and children. [Read More]

As Thanksgiving approaches, the Rockland County Department of Health encourages residents to follow these tips for a healthier holiday season: [Read More]

The Rockland County Department of Health encourages residents to use the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout® on Thursday, November 16th, as the day you commit to quitting smoking or any other forms of tobacco products. [Read More]

The Rockland County Department of Health reminds residents to set their clocks back one hour early on Sunday, November 5th when Daylight Saving Time ends. Along with changing your clocks, this is also a good time to check your smoke and carbon monoxide al… [Read More]

Happy Halloween! The Rockland County Department of Health and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee wants to help make sure that all trick-or-treaters have a safe and fun holiday. [Read More]

The Rockland County Department of Health’s Sexual Health Clinic is taking part in PrEP Aware Week by educating the public about what PrEP is, who it’s for, and how to get it. PrEP (short for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) is medication that prevents HIV (Huma… [Read More]

During National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, October 22 – October 28, 2023, the Rockland County Department of Health warns residents that lead continues to be a major cause of poisoning among children and can seriously harm a child’s health. [Read More]

The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) announces that its drive-thru flu vaccine clinic scheduled for Friday, October 20th at Clover Stadium is cancelled due to pending inclement weather. [Read More]

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As Fire Prevention Week approaches, the Rockland County Department of Health Healthy Neighborhoods Program is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA), the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week ™ for more than 100 years, to prom… [Read More]

The 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… [Read More]

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It’s time to get ready for the new school year and time to think about school bus safety. Every day in New York State, an estimated 50,000 drivers illegally pass stopped school buses, putting the lives and safety of children at risk. [Read More]

The 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-nor… [Read More]

Summer is here! While we’d rather think about fun summer activities, we also need to think about being prepared for emergencies, such as a major summer storm, especially one where we lose power and/or get flooded. [Read More]

Join the annual “Live, Love, Latch! BYO *Basket Picnic” in celebration of World Breastfeeding Week on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, from 11 am to 1 pm at Congers Memorial Park, located at 6 Gilchrest Road in Congers. Families will gather to celebrate, share … [Read More]

With 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: [Read More]

The Rockland County Department of Health once again informs residents that we are experiencing an air quality alert and health advisory due to the wildfires burning in Canada. [Read More]

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 danger of drowning is present wherever families spend time in the water. [Read More]

The Rockland County Department of Health announces free rabies shots (vaccinations) are available for cats, dogs, and ferrets belonging to Rockland residents by appointment only on Sunday, July 9, 2023, from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Rockland County Fire … [Read More]

The Rockland County Department of Health reminds residents that we are in the middle of an unusual air quality alert and health advisory due to the wildfires burning in Canada. [Read More]

Rockland County Executive Ed Day announces that in observance of National HIV Testing Day, the Health Department is offering free, confidential, and rapid HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) tests, no appointments needed. [Read More]

As 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… [Read More]

Rockland County Executive Ed Day informs residents that the Health Department will be treating catch basins and storm drains to prevent mosquitoes from breeding in standing water inside of these structures. [Read More]

It’s National Bike Month! Did you know that in Rockland County, all cyclists, must wear a bike helmet, regardless of age? Wearing a helmet that fits right every time you ride is the single most effective way to prevent a head injury from a bicycle crash.… [Read More]

The 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 April is Distracted Driving Month… [Read More]

The Rockland County Department of Health announces the availability of free Mosquito Control Products for the 2023 season to help County residents reduce the number of mosquitoes on their property. [Read More]

The Rockland County Department of Health announces free rabies shots (vaccinations) are available for cats, dogs, and ferrets belonging to Rockland residents by appointment only on Sunday, April 30, 2023, from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Rockland County Fir… [Read More]

Rockland 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 Heal… [Read More]

Rockland 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. R… [Read More]

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert want to inform residents about Candida auris (C. auris), an infectious disease of concern because it is resistant to antibiotics/antifungal medications. This typ… [Read More]

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert urge residents planning travel this spring to areas of the world where polio is found to get a polio booster shot. [Read More]

St. Patrick’s Day has become one of the nation’s favorite holidays to celebrate and attend parties. Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert, along with highway and local law enforcement officials, the … [Read More]

Rockland 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 chec… [Read More]

During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert inform residents that the American Cancer Society (ACS) recommends starting colorectal cancer screening at age 45 for p… [Read More]

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announce the closure of the COVID-19 call center after 3 years in operation. [Read More]

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announce additional immunization (shots) clinic hours in Pomona and a new immunization clinic in Spring Valley. Vaccines (shots) save lives and are a much safer… [Read More]

During Heart Health Month in February, Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert encourage residents to keep their hearts healthy by walking, the most popular and simplest form of exercise you can do. [Read More]

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announce the launching of the new Rockland County Safe Streets website. Visit the new website at https://rocklandsafestreets.org/ for pedestrian and bicyclist sa… [Read More]

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert are proud to announce that Dominican University New York, Finkelstein Memorial Library, and the Rockland Farm Alliance, have become the latest businesses/organiz… [Read More]

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announce the Be Healthy in ‘23 public health information and education series starting January! The Finkelstein Memorial Library will host the Rockland County De… [Read More]