New City, NY, - Rockland is once again offering residents the opportunity to empty their medicine cabinets of unused prescription and over the counter medications before they fall into the wrong hands, County Executive Ed Day announced. Another National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will be held from 10 AM – 2 PM, Saturday, October 23 at selected pharmacies and police … [Read more...] about Drug Take Back Day Scheduled for October 23rd
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OCTOBER 24-30 IS NATIONAL LEAD POISONING PREVENTION WEEK
Learn how to reduce children's exposure to lead NEW CITY, NY, - During Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, 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. Children under age 6 are most at risk for lead … [Read more...] about OCTOBER 24-30 IS NATIONAL LEAD POISONING PREVENTION WEEK
HEALTH DEPARTMENT PROMOTES #VaxtoSchool CAMPAIGN AT COVID-19 CLINICS
Gift Card incentive for youth ages 12-17 who receive Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine NEW CITY, NY, - The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) announces a collaboration with Governor Hochul's #VaxToSchool initiative by bringing it to the upcoming Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 clinics. The program's goal is to get more young people vaccinated to further curb the spread of … [Read more...] about HEALTH DEPARTMENT PROMOTES #VaxtoSchool CAMPAIGN AT COVID-19 CLINICS
ADDITIONAL FLU VACCINE CLINICS AT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND IN THE COMMUNITY
Getting your flu shot now can lower your chances of getting the flu! NEW CITY, NY, - Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announce that the Health Department has scheduled several flu (influenza virus) vaccine clinics for the 2021-2022 flu season. These clinics are for everyone 6 months and older and will be held … [Read more...] about ADDITIONAL FLU VACCINE CLINICS AT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND IN THE COMMUNITY
Ramapo recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Annual screenings can save your life. The Town of Ramapo wears pink to display the importance of being proactive with your health. Breast cancer is no respecter of persons; women and men alike suffer from this disease. … [Read more...] about Ramapo recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness