NEW CITY, NY, – Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announce the Healthy 4 U in 2022 public health information series will start in July! The Finkelstein Memorial Library will host the Rockland County Department of Health on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 – 6:30 pm. Health department employees will be in the lobby offering information, resources, and takeaways on various health topics to help Rockland residents live healthier lives.
“The health department continues to partner with various community organizations to reach residents where they live, work, learn, play, and pray. Being present in public spaces offers residents accurate public health information from reputable sources. In addition, they can learn about the many prevention programs we offer to residents for free or low-cost,” said County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert.
The Healthy 4 U in 22 educational series will be held on the following Wednesdays:
- July 6 No-cook Meals – Summer Eats!
- July 13 Sun Safety, Don’t Get Burned!
- July 20 Fire Safety Never Takes a Vacation
- July 27 Prevent Lyme & Other Vector-Borne Diseases
- August 3 World Breastfeeding Week
- August 10 Recipes for Summer’s Sensational Produce
- August 17 Children’s Eye Health and Safety
- August 24 Immunization Questions? Ask a Specialist!
- August 31 Family Meal – Healthy in a Hurry!
- September 7 Women’s Health – Healthy and Fit is Not a Fad: It’s a Lifestyle.
- September 14 Falls Prevention – A Matter of Balance
- September 21 World Alzheimer’s Day
- September 28 Get Serious About Food Safety!
For more information on a variety of health topics, call the Rockland County Department of Health at (845) 364-2500 or visit our website: http://rocklandgov.com/departments/health/.