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
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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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
Rockland County Water Emergency Update
Families Urged to Continue Reducing Water Usage New City, NY – Water usage across Rockland County remained 15% below average use after mandatory restrictions were changed to voluntary on September 14. “When the people of Rockland are presented with a crisis, they always step forward to do the right thing,” said County Executive Ed Day. “I thank our … [Read more...] about Rockland County Water Emergency Update