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 for testing on July 7th. So far this … [Read more...] about West Nile Detected in Rockland Mosquitoes, No Human Cases Reported
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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 life-saving impact. The blood drive invites both scheduled … [Read more...] about Blood Drive at Nanuet Town Centre May 22nd
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 ensure the safety of local … [Read more...] about Free Smoke Alarm Installations in Upper Nyack
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 promoting healing, … [Read more...] about Helen Hayes Hospital Reopens Accessible Aquatic Therapy Pool
‘Safe Holidays: United for Health’ Vaccination Event in Spring Valley Dec. 28th
Spring Valley, NY – Centro de Amigos, in collaboration with City Drug Pharmacy, is hosting a special holiday-themed event, "Safe Holidays: United for Health," on December 28, 2024, at City Drug Pharmacy in Spring Valley. This festive community vaccination drive aims to promote public health and spread holiday cheer while providing essential protection against COVID-19 and … [Read more...] about ‘Safe Holidays: United for Health’ Vaccination Event in Spring Valley Dec. 28th