NEW CITY, NY, - Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert want to help ensure that all trick-or-treaters have a safe and fun holiday. Halloween is one of the most enjoyable days of the year for the County's children. While dressing up and going trick or treating is fun, there are risks! It's the responsibility of … [Read more...] about HAVE A SAFE AND FUN HALLOWEEN
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Warming Center Opening November 1st
New City, NY, - Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Commissioner of Social Services Joan Silvestri announced the opening of the Rockland County Warming Center. Catholic Charities will once again be operating the Warming Center for up to 75 homeless single adults at the Dr. Robert L. Yeager Health Center in Pomona. “This Warming Center will continue to help our most … [Read more...] about Warming Center Opening November 1st
OCTOBER 23-29 IS NATIONAL LEAD POISONING PREVENTION WEEK
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
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