Health

  • Rockland Health Department to Offer Free Flu, MMR Vaccines

    New City, NY — As flu season approaches and public health officials remain vigilant about vaccine-preventable diseases, the Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) has announced a series of community clinics offering free flu and MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccines to residents. The seasonal flu vaccine will be available for individuals aged 6 months and […]

  • Rockland Offers Free Rabies Vaccinations for Pets on October 5th

    Rockland County, N.Y. – Rockland County residents can have their cats, dogs, and ferrets vaccinated against rabies for free on Sunday, October 5, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 50 Sanatorium Road, Building A in Pomona. Appointments are required for each animal. “Prevention is the best medicine. Pet owners are responsible for making sure […]

  • West Nile Detected in Rockland Mosquitoes, No Human Cases Reported

    New City, NY – The Rockland County Department of Health has confirmed the first positive mosquito pool for West Nile Virus (WNV) in the county this season. The infected mosquitoes, identified as Culex pipiens-restuans, were collected from a surveillance trap in the Town of Orangetown during the week of June 30th. The sample was submitted […]

  • Blood Drive at Nanuet Town Centre May 22nd

    NANUET, NY– Nanuet Town Centre is teaming up with the New York Blood Center (NYBC) to host a community blood drive on Thursday, May 22, from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The NYBC Bloodmobile will be stationed near Sombrero Tacoria on Fashion Drive, providing a convenient location for community members to donate and make a […]

  • Free Smoke Alarm Installations in Upper Nyack

    Residents of Upper Nyack are being offered a valuable opportunity to enhance their home safety with free smoke alarm installations, thanks to a collaboration with the American Red Cross. On Wednesday, April 16, 23, and May 7, Red Cross volunteers will be in the area, providing and installing state-of-the-art smoke detectors, free of charge, to […]

  • Helen Hayes Hospital Reopens Accessible Aquatic Therapy Pool

    West Haverstraw, NY – Helen Hayes Hospital has officially reopened its fully accessible aquatic therapy and wellness pool, a highly anticipated return following its temporary closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As of January 6, 2025, the hospital is offering a range of aquatic wellness classes, therapy programs, and small group training sessions aimed at […]