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Press Releases

  • November 3, 2023

    Ready to Quit Smoking? Join the Great American Smokeout on November 16th

    The Rockland County Department of Health encourages residents to use the American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout® on Thursday, November 16th, as the day you commit to quitting smoking or any other forms of tobacco products.

  • November 1, 2023

    Daylight Saving Time Ends On Sunday, November 5th

    The Rockland County Department of Health reminds residents to set their clocks back one hour early on Sunday, November 5th when Daylight Saving Time ends.

  • October 24, 2023

    Have A Safe And Fun Halloween!

    Happy Halloween! The Rockland County Department of Health and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee wants to help make sure that all trick-or-treaters have a safe and fun holiday.

  • October 20, 2023

    PrEP Aware Week is October 23-29, 2023

    The Rockland County Department of Health's Sexual Health Clinic is taking part in PrEP Aware Week by educating the public about what PrEP is, who it's for, and how to get it.

  • October 20, 2023

    October 22-28 is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

    During National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, October 22 – October 28, 2023, the Rockland County Department of Health warns residents that lead continues to be a major cause of poisoning among children and can seriously harm a child's health.

  • October 19, 2023

    October 20th Drive-Thru Flu Vaccine Clinic Cancelled

    The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) announces that its drive-thru flu vaccine clinic scheduled for Friday, October 20th at Clover Stadium is cancelled due to pending inclement weather.

  • October 11, 2023

    Health Department Reports First Human Case Of West Nile Virus Infection For The 2023 Season

    The Rockland County Department of Health is informing residents of this season's first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in a county resident. The patient lives in Clarkstown, is over the age of 50 years, and tested positive for the illness.

  • October 2, 2023

    Fire Prevention Week is October 8 - 14

    As Fire Prevention Week approaches, the Rockland County Department of Health Healthy Neighborhoods Program is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA), the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week ™.

  • September 26, 2023

    Protect Yourself from Tick Bites this Fall!

    The Rockland County Department of Health reminds residents to protect themselves, their children, and their pets from tick bites, especially when hiking, hunting, fishing, raking leaves, or taking part in other outdoor activities this fall.

  • September 12, 2023

    Health Department Offers Free Rabies Shots for Cats, Dogs, And Ferrets on Sunday, October 1, 2023

    The Rockland County Department of Health announces free rabies shots (vaccinations) are available for cats, dogs, and ferrets belonging to Rockland residents by appointment only on Sunday, October 1, 2023, from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm.