Learn how to reduce children's exposure to lead NEW CITY, NY, - During Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, Sunday, October 23 – Saturday, October 29, 2022, 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. … [Read more...] about OCTOBER 23-29 IS NATIONAL LEAD POISONING PREVENTION WEEK
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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 to protect themselves, their children, and their pets from tick bites, especially during hiking, hunting, fishing, raking leaves, or taking part in other outdoor activities. You are still at risk for tick bites in the fall months, as ticks can stay … [Read more...] about BE TICK-FREE THIS FALL TO PREVENT ILLNESSES
HEALTH DEPARTMENT REPORTS FIRST HUMAN CASE OF WEST NILE VIRUS INFECTION FOR THE 2022 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 are informing residents of this season's first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in a county resident. The patient lives in Ramapo, is over the age of 50 years, and tested … [Read more...] about HEALTH DEPARTMENT REPORTS FIRST HUMAN CASE OF WEST NILE VIRUS INFECTION FOR THE 2022 SEASON
HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFERS FREE JYNNEOS VACCINE CLINIC IN POMONA
To prevent Monkeypox for eligible individuals NEW CITY, NY, - Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announce that the Health Department has scheduled a Jynneos vaccine clinic (1st and 2nd doses) to prevent Monkeypox (MPX Virus) on Thursday, October 20, 2022, from 4:00 pm-7:00 pm at the Robert Yeager Health … [Read more...] about HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFERS FREE JYNNEOS VACCINE CLINIC IN POMONA
Medicare 2023 open enrollment October 15th through December 7th
Please note the Medicare Open Enrollment runs 10/15-12/7. Attached you will find the updated packet, prescription drug plans, and our presentation schedule. If you’d like further assistance comparing Medicare Plans, please give HIICAP a call at 845-364-2100 or 845-364-2110. You can also email HIICAP at OFA@co.rockland.ny.us. Please be patient as our … [Read more...] about Medicare 2023 open enrollment October 15th through December 7th