| | | Press Releases |
|---|
| 1/23/20 |
|
County Health Department Prepares for Coronavirus. No Immediate Threat. |
| 1/8/20 |
|
Latimer Announces Free Flu Vaccines This Month. Health Commissioner Urges All Residents To Schedule A Flu Shot. |
| 1/4/20 |
|
Nominations needed for 2020 Westchester County Public Health Awards. Westchester County Board of Health to recognize adult and youth volunteers.
|
| 11/25/19 |
|
Westchester County Executive George Latimer reminds residents to celebrate Thanksgiving holiday safely. Westchester County Health Department Offers Safe Holiday Cooking Tips.
|
| 11/22/19 |
|
Westchester county health department recognized for success in limiting the spread of measles. New York State Department of Health marked end of the measles outbreak.
|
| 11/21/19 |
|
Westchester county launches vaping prevention and awareness campaign for great american smoke out. Westchester County Department of Health Focuses on Prevention.
|
| 11/20/19 |
|
Westchester County Releases Third Public Service Announcement for Vaping Prevention and Awareness Campaign. Westchester County Departmen to Health Focuses on Prevention. |
| 11/19/19 |
|
Westchester county releases second public service announcement for vaping prevention and awareness campaign. Westchester County Department of Health Focuses on Prevention.
|
| 11/18/19 |
|
Westchester County Releases First Public Service Announcement For Vaping Prevention And Awareness Campaign. Westchester County Department of Health Focuses on Prevention. |
| 11/14/19 |
|
Latimer Announces Free Westchester Flu Vaccine Clinic. Health Commissioner Urges All Residents to Schedule A Flu Shot.
|
| 10/31/19 |
|
Westchester Offers Fre Help WIth Health Insurance Enrollment. Open enrollment for NY State of Health, the Official Health Plan Marketplace Starts November 1. |
| 10/28/19 |
|
Latimer Announces FREE Flu Vaccine Clinic For College Students. Health Commissiner urges all residents to schedule a flu shot. |
| 10/10/19 |
|
Free Rabies Vaccines for Westchester Pets October 20. |
| 10/8/19 |
|
County Health Department Raises Awareness About Lead Exposure In Children. Lower threshold for response to lead exposure now in effect. |
| 9/10/19 |
|
Rabies Alert: Rabid Raccoon captured in Port Chester. |
| 9/6/19 |
|
Mosquitoes with West Nile Virus found in Westchester County. County Health Department announces first positive batch of mosquitoes for 2019; reminds residents to remove standing water and use repellents. |
| 7/23/19 |
|
West Nile Virus is Close by. Westchester residents reminded to take precautions against mosquitoes. |
| 7/19/19 |
|
Westchester County will offer free back to school vaccine clinics. Call Westchester County health department to make an appointment and determine eligibility. |
| 7/17/19 |
|
Westchester County Health Department Issues Heat Advisory. Advises Residents to Drink Water, Cool off and Never Leave People or Pets in a Closed Car.
|
| 7/15/19 |
|
Rabies Alert: Rabid stray cat captured in Northwest Yonkers |
| 6/14/19 |
|
Health Department recommends vaccines needed for camp. Pre-camp free MMR clinic set for Tuesday in Mount Kisco. |
| 5/14/19 |
|
County Health Department offers more free minnows for pond owners. Minnows, dunks and education are part of the County’s mosquito prevention strategy.
|
| 5/8/19 |
|
Elmsford has Westchester's Best Water On Tap. Health Department water contest highlights excellent water quality countywide. |
| 5/7/19 |
|
|
| 5/6/19 |
|
HEPATITIS A EXPOSURE APRIL 17th – MAY 1st AT WINSTON IN MOUNT KISCO. Free Preventive Treatment Provided Tuesday –Friday by Westchester County Health Department.
|
| 5/3/19 |
|
Vote In The Health Department's Water Taste Test May 7. Help Choose The Best-Tasting Water In Westchester To Mark National Drinking Water Week |
| 4/30/19 |
|
Health Department offers residents free minnows. Minnows, dunks and education are part of the county's mosquito prevention strategy. |
| 4/19/19 |
|
Westchester County Health Department Offers More Free Measles Vaccines. County Health Commissioner Urges Vaccination For Camp Counselors, Staff And Unvaccinated Residents. |
| 4/17/19 |
|
Free Rabies Vaccines For Westchester Pets Sunday April 28 |
| 4/17/19 |
|
Statement on Tuberculosis |
| 4/11/19 |
|
Westchester County health department offers free measles vaccines. Health Commissioner urges residents to be fully vaccinated. |
| 4/10/19 |
|
Measles Confirmed In Eight Unvaccinated Westchester County Children |
| 4/4/19 |
|
Westchester County Board Of Health Presents 2019 Public Health Awards. Top Honors Go To Stephanie Marquesano and Jack Waxman. |
| 4/4/19 |
|
Westchester Health Commissioner Response To Measles Ban In Rockland. Guidance from Sherlita Amler, MD, Commissioner of Health. |
| 3/29/19 |
|
Media Advisory: Westchester County Board of Health to present 2019 Public Health Awards. Top honors go to Stephanie Marquesano and Jack Waxman. |
| 3/25/19 |
|
Blood pressure monitors available at Yonkers Riverfront Library. County Health Department Partnership increases access to tool that helps identify hypertension. |
| 3/4/19 |
|
Measles Statement |
| 2/4/19 |
|
ONE WEEK LEFT TO NOMINATE WESTCHESTER PUBLIC HEALTH AWARD WINNERS. Westchester County Board of Health To Recognize Adult and Youth Volunteers.
|
| 1/30/19 |
|
Westchester Launches Health Survey. Your Views Sought to Help Set County's Health Priorities. |
| 1/11/19 |
|
Nominations Needed For 2019 Westchester County Public Health Awards. Westchester County Board of Health to recognize Adult and Youth Volunteers. |
| 12/17/18 |
|
NO MEASLES EXPOSURE. Westchester County Health Department assures residents there is no measles exposure at this time. |
| 11/30/18 |
|
Westchester WIC Benefits to ge Electronic. All Westchester WIC Offices Closed December 1 to 7 to ease transition. |
| 11/20/18 |
|
County Health Commissioner: Check Your Measles Vaccine Status. Westchester County Health Department offers free MMR vaccine to under and uninsured. |
| 11/15/18 |
|
County Health Commissioner Urges Physicians To Speak Out Against Youth Vaping. Westchester County Health Department Sponsors Sympsoium on the Dangers of E-cigarettes. |
| 11/14/18 |
|
County Executive Latimer Reminds Residents To Celebrate Safely. Westchester County Health Department Offers Safe Holiday Cooking Tips. |
| 10/23/18 |
|
Westchester Offers Free Help With Health Insurance Enrollemnt. Open enrollment for NY State of Health, the Official Health Plan Marketplace starts November 1. |
| 10/22/18 |
|
Health Department raises awareness about Childhood Lead hazards. Westchester Observes National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.
|
| 10/11/18 |
|
Latimer announces free Westchester flu vaccine clinics. Health Commissioner Urges All Residents to Schedule A Flu Shot. |
| 10/3/18 |
|
FREE Rabies Vaccines for Westchester Pets October 21
|
| 9/4/18 |
|
WESTCHESTER COUNTY BACK TO SCHOOL VACCINE CLINICS BOOKING UP FAST. Call Westchester County Health Department for an appointment and to determine eligibility.
|
| 8/31/18 |
|
Westchester Recognizes International Opioid Overdose Day |
| 8/28/18 |
|
Westchester County Health Department Issues Heat Advisory. Advises Residents to Drink Water, Cool Off and Never Leave People or Pets in a Closed Car.
|
| 8/23/18 |
|
First Positive West Nile Virus Case in Westchester in 2018. Health Department reminds residents to take precautions against mosquitoes.
|
| 8/17/18 |
|
Westchester County will offer FREE Back-to-School vaccine clinics. Call Westchester County Health Department for an appointment and to determine eligibility.
|
| 8/8/18 |
|
Westchester County Schedules FREE Hepatitis A Vaccine Clinics. Restaurant and Child Care Workers Encouraged to Sign Up.
|
| 8/6/18 |
|
Westchester County Health Department issues Heat Advisory. Advises Residents to Drink Water, Cool Off and Never Leave People or Pets in a Closed Car.
|
| 8/3/18 |
|
Westchester County Health Department Promotes Breastfeeding. WIC moms who choose to breastfeed are celebrated during World Breastfeeding Week |
| 8/2/18 |
|
Rabies Alert: Rabid Stray Cat Captured in Pound Ridge
|
| 7/31/18 |
|
Mosquitoes with West Nile Virus Found in Westchester
|
| 7/24/18 |
|
Rabies Alert: Aggressive Fox at large in Yorktown.
|
| 7/17/18 |
|
Longhorned Tick Found in Westchester County.
|
| 7/9/18 |
|
Free Rabies Vaccines for Westchester Pets July 28.
|
| 6/18/18 |
|
Westchester County Health Department issues heat advisory. Advises residents to drink water, cool off and never leave people or pets in a closed car.
|
| 5/16/18 |
|
County Health Department has more free minnows for pond owners. Minnows, dunks and education are part of the County's mosquito prevention strategy.
|
| 5/15/18 |
|
Update on the Mamaroneck Diner.Diner Anticipates Reopening For Dinner Tomorrow.
|
| 5/8/18 |
|
YONKERS HAS WESTCHESTER’S BEST WATER ON TAP. Health Department water contest highlights excellent water quality countywide.
|
| 5/7/18 |
|
Health Department Offers Residents FREE Minnows. Minnows, dunks and education are part of the county's mosquito prevention strategy. |
| 5/7/18 |
|
Vote in the Health Department's Water Taste Test May 8. Help choose the Best-Tasting Water in Westchester to mark National Drinking Water Week. |
| 5/1/18 |
|
Coyote captured in Thornwood tested positive for rabies.
|
| 4/27/18 |
|
WESTCHESTER ANNOUNCES DRUG TAKEBACK PROGRAM. County Recycling Facility Open for National Prescription Take Back Day.
|
| 4/19/18 |
|
Westchester County Board Of Health Presents 2018 Public Health Awards. Top Honors Go To Norman Haight And Paul Presendieu-Cuesta. |
| 4/2/18 |
|
Free Rabies Vaccines for Westchester Pets April 22.
|
| 3/23/18 |
|
World TB Day Observed Saturday #WorldTBDay |
| 3/14/18 |
|
Westchester Ranks Third Statewide In Health Outcomes And Factors. |
| 3/6/18 |
|
Safety advice from the Health Department to help Westchester residents weather the storm. |
| 2/12/18 |
|
Deadline extended one week for 2018 Public Health Award Nominations. Volunteer efforts by adults and young people to be recognized by Board of Health.
|
| 1/30/18 |
|
County Executive George Latimer and Health Commissioner reminds residents what to do to avoid and treat the flu. Get a flu shot, wash hands frequently, stay home when sick and clean surfaces with bleach to stop spread of germs. |
| 1/29/18 |
|
Health Department Recommends Parents and Caregivers Keep Close at Bath Time.
|
| 1/8/18 |
|
Board of Health seeks nominees for 2018 Public Health Awards. Volunteer efforts by adults and young people to be recognized.
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
