Rockland County Department of Health

  • County Executive Day: Corrections Officer Exam, and National Immunization Month

    NEW CITY, NY – In his weekly segment on AM Rockland News, County Executive Ed Day addressed two key topics impacting Rockland residents: the urgent need for corrections officers and the importance of maintaining high vaccination rates. Corrections Officer Exams Open for ApplicationsDay emphasized that Rockland County is actively seeking candidates for the upcoming Corrections […]

  • 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 […]

  • Shape the Future of Health in Rockland County: Take the Community Health Assessment Survey

    NEW CITY, NY — The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) is inviting all residents to play a role in shaping the future of health in Rockland County by participating in the Community Health Assessment Survey. This brief, anonymous survey is designed to gather input on the health issues that matter most to you and […]

  • Rockland to Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week with Family Picnic

    New City, NY – This August, Rockland County will celebrate World Breastfeeding Week with a fun-filled and educational event that brings families together to raise awareness about the importance of breastfeeding. On Friday, August 1st, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the annual “Live, Love, Latch! BYO Basket Picnic” will take place at Haverstraw Bay […]

  • County Offers Free HIV Testing

    POMONA, NY — In observance of National HIV Testing Day, the Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) is offering a free, walk-in HIV testing clinic on Thursday, June 26, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at its Pomona location: 50 Sanatorium Road, Building A, Second Floor. This event provides residents with a rare opportunity to […]

  • Dept of Health celebrates National Public Health Week

    New City, NY – The Rockland County Department of Health celebrated National Public Health Week this past week from April 7 to April 13, 2025. This event, sponsored annually by the American Public Health Association, marked its 30th anniversary this year, offering a perfect opportunity to reflect on the successes achieved in public health and […]