Rockland County Department of Health

  • OCTOBER 24-30 IS NATIONAL LEAD POISONING PREVENTION WEEK

    Learn how to reduce children’s exposure to lead NEW CITY, NY, – During Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert warn residents that lead continues to be a major cause of poisoning among children and can seriously harm a child’s health. Children under age 6 are […]

  • HEALTH DEPARTMENT PROMOTES #VaxtoSchool CAMPAIGN AT COVID-19 CLINICS

    Gift Card incentive for youth ages 12-17 who receive Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine NEW CITY, NY, – The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) announces a collaboration with Governor Hochul’s #VaxToSchool initiative by bringing it to the upcoming Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 clinics. The program’s goal is to get more young people vaccinated to further curb the spread of COVID-19 […]

  • ADDITIONAL FLU VACCINE CLINICS AT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND IN THE COMMUNITY

    Getting your flu shot now can lower your chances of getting the flu! NEW CITY, NY, – Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announce that the Health Department has scheduled several flu (influenza virus) vaccine clinics for the 2021-2022 flu season. These clinics are for everyone 6 months and […]

  • BE TICK-FREE THIS FALL TO PREVENT ILLNESSES

    NEW CITY, NY, – Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert remind residents that as you spend time outside this fall, be sure to protect yourself, your children, and pets from tick bites, especially as you go hiking, hunting, fishing, rake leaves, or take part in other outdoor activities. Be […]

  • HEALTH DEPARTMENT REPORTS FIRST HUMAN CASE OF WEST NILE VIRUS INFECTION FOR THE 2021 SEASON

    County Health Department Reminds Residents to Take Precautions Against Mosquitoes NEW CITY, NY, – Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert confirmed the season’s first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in a county resident. The patient lives in Orangetown, is over the age of 50 years, and tested […]

  • FIRE PREVENTION WEEK IS OCTOBER 3 – 9

    Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety™ NEW CITY, NY, – Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert remind residents to take some time during Fire Prevention Week to make sure they understand how to stay safe in case of a fire. Data shows that children under five and adults over […]