Statistics & Data

Epidemiology is the study and analysis of the distribution, patterns, and determinants of health and disease conditions in a defined population. 

The health department study's the patterns of health behaviors and illness at the population level to prevent negative health outcomes for Rockland residents by:

• monitoring the trends of communicable and chronic diseases in the county;
• collecting community-wide health surveillance data with a special emphasis on schools, hospitals and other congregate settings;
• investigating disease outbreaks and recommending strategies to minimize illness; and
• supporting joint health improvement efforts across county departments, community-based organizations, service providers, and other engaged agencies.

Rockland County Community Health Assessment 2022-2024 was developed in collaboration with the local hospitals (Good Samaritan Hospital & Montefiore Nyack Hospital) and with the other six Mid-Hudson counties (Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Sullivan, Ulster, Westchester) as part of a new regional approach to identifying and addressing broad health concerns.

Rockland County Community Health Improvement Plan 2022-2024 The Department of Health performed data analysis with community partners during 2019 in order to prioritize, support, and track prevention efforts being implemented in Rockland. This document outlines the work planned through 2021 in the 2 main priority areas chosen during the improvement planning process: Prevent Chronic Disease, and Promote Well-Being and Prevent Mental and Substance Use Disorder.

The health department works collaboratively with and through groups of people affiliated by geographic proximity, special interest, or similar situations to address issues affecting the well-being of those people.

Tools for Community Engagement:

• Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships
• Participatory Asset Mapping: A Community Research Lab Toolbox
• Asset-Based Community Development Institute (ABCD)

Community Level Data:

• Health Disparities in Rockland - PowerPoint 2018

Data Resources:

• NYS Community Health Indicator Reports (CHIRS) County Dashboard 
• NYS Prevention Agenda County Dashboard
• NYS Data and Reports

Spring Valley Asset Mapping – Summer 2018:

• PowerPoint Presentation to Collaborative Members
• Asset Mapping Introduction
• Spring Valley Asset Map