Guest blog post by B. Kern Medicare, the federal health insurance program for people aged 65 and older, can often seem like a maze of options and choices. With various parts and plans, understanding Medicare can be daunting. Here, we'll break down the basics of Medicare to help you navigate its intricacies. Medicare Choices MEDICARE PART AMedicare Part A primarily … [Read more...] about Navigating the Complexities of Medicare
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March Is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Get The Facts and Get Screened! NEW CITY, NY, - During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert inform residents that the American Cancer Society (ACS) recommends starting colorectal cancer screening at age 45 for people at average risk of colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is cancer … [Read more...] about March Is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Rockland County COVID-19 Call Center Closing
NEW CITY, NY, - Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announce the closure of the COVID-19 call center after 3 years in operation. The COVID-19 call centers’ last day of operation will be Tuesday, February 28, 2023. After this date, residents can get COVID-19 information and make COVID-19 vaccine appointments by … [Read more...] about Rockland County COVID-19 Call Center Closing
Health Department Expands Immunization Clinics
New Clinic in Spring Valley on Thursday Mornings NEW CITY, NY, - Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announce additional immunization (shots) clinic hours in Pomona and a new immunization clinic in Spring Valley. Vaccines (shots) save lives and are a much safer way to build immunity than getting sick from the disease. … [Read more...] about Health Department Expands Immunization Clinics
Walk Wise To Exercise Your Heart
NEW CITY, NY, - During Heart Health Month in February, Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert encourage residents to keep their hearts healthy by walking, the most popular and simplest form of exercise you can do. Walking is low-risk, easy to start, and doesn’t require any special skills or equipment. It can help keep you … [Read more...] about Walk Wise To Exercise Your Heart