New City, NY – The Rockland County Department of Health has confirmed the first positive mosquito pool for West Nile Virus (WNV) in the county this season. The infected mosquitoes, identified as Culex pipiens-restuans, were collected from a surveillance trap in the Town of Orangetown during the week of June 30th. The sample was submitted for testing on July 7th. So far this … [Read more...] about West Nile Detected in Rockland Mosquitoes, No Human Cases Reported
Rockland County Department of Health
Rockland County Health Department
Robert L. Yeager Health Center
50 Sanatorium Rd, Bldg D, Pomona, NY 10970
Administration: 845-364-2512
Disease Control: 845-364-2997
Emergency Medical Services: 845-364-8923
Environmental Health: 845-364-2608
Epidemiology: 845-364-2956
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Shape the Future of Health in Rockland County: Take the Community Health Assessment Survey
NEW CITY, NY — The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) is inviting all residents to play a role in shaping the future of health in Rockland County by participating in the Community Health Assessment Survey. This brief, anonymous survey is designed to gather input on the health issues that matter most to you and your community. The survey only takes 10–15 minutes to … [Read more...] about Shape the Future of Health in Rockland County: Take the Community Health Assessment Survey
Rockland to Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week with Family Picnic
New City, NY – This August, Rockland County will celebrate World Breastfeeding Week with a fun-filled and educational event that brings families together to raise awareness about the importance of breastfeeding. On Friday, August 1st, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the annual "Live, Love, Latch! BYO Basket Picnic" will take place at Haverstraw Bay Park, offering a … [Read more...] about Rockland to Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week with Family Picnic
County Offers Free HIV Testing
POMONA, NY — In observance of National HIV Testing Day, the Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) is offering a free, walk-in HIV testing clinic on Thursday, June 26, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at its Pomona location: 50 Sanatorium Road, Building A, Second Floor. This event provides residents with a rare opportunity to get tested quickly, confidentially, and at no … [Read more...] about County Offers Free HIV Testing
Dept of Health celebrates National Public Health Week
New City, NY - The Rockland County Department of Health celebrated National Public Health Week this past week from April 7 to April 13, 2025. This event, sponsored annually by the American Public Health Association, marked its 30th anniversary this year, offering a perfect opportunity to reflect on the successes achieved in public health and to reinforce the continued efforts … [Read more...] about Dept of Health celebrates National Public Health Week