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May 11, 2023
Protect Yourself and Your Family from Tick Bites This Spring

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]

May 5, 2023
Health Department Announces Annual Mosquito Control Treatment of Catch Basins and Storm Drains

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]

May 4, 2023
May is National Bike Month

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]

April 17, 2023
April is Distracted Driver Month

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]

April 13, 2023
Health Department Offers Free Mosquito Control Products to Keep Pools & Outdoor Spas Mosquito Free

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]

April 10, 2023
Health Department Offers Free Rabies Shots for Cats, Dogs, and Ferrets on Sunday, April 30, 2023

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]

March 31, 2023
National Public Health Week, April 3-9, 2023

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]

March 29, 2023
Rockland Ranked #4 Healthiest County in Nys

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]

March 29, 2023
Increasing Spread of C. Auris in Healthcare Facilities

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]

March 17, 2023
Health Department Offers Polio Booster Clinics

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]

March 16, 2023
Arrive Alive: Don’t Drive if You Are Drinking or Using Drugs While Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, Friday, March 17

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]

March 9, 2023
Use Daylight Saving Time to Check Your Emergency Supply Kit, & Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms

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]

March 1, 2023
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

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]

February 27, 2023
Rockland County Covid-19 Call Center Closing

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]

February 22, 2023
Health Department Expands Immunization Clinics

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]

February 16, 2023
Walk Wise to Exercise Your Heart

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]

February 10, 2023
Rockland County Launches Safe Streets Website

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]

January 17, 2023
Worksites in Rockland County Recognized for Being Lactation Friendly

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]

January 6, 2023
Health Department Offers Be Healthy in ’23 Series at Local Libraries

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]