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2025

• January 3, 2025: Health Department Seeks Additional Contacts to Rabid Cat in Yonkers 
• January 23, 2025: Westchester County Health Department Recognizes Maternal Health Awareness Day
• February 3, 2025: Westchester County Health Department Gives Update on Bird Flu
• February 28, 2025: Bird Flu Detected at South Salem Animal Facility
• March 3, 2025: March is Colorectal Cancer Screening Awareness Month
• March 24, 2025: Westchester County Health Department Observes World TB Day
• April 3, 2025: The Wescthester County Board of Health Presents the 2025 Public Health Awards
• April 8, 2025: Westchester County Marks Black Maternal Health Week with New Maternal Health Dashboard on Health Department Website 
• May 9, 2025: Rabies Alert! Tabby Cat confirmed rabid in Katonah
• May 12, 2025: Westchester Marks National Women's Health Week
• June 3, 2025: Westchester County Department of Health Marks Rabies Awareness in June
• June 4, 2025: County Executive Ken Jenkins Partners with Legislator Jewel Williams Johnson and County Departments to Host Third Birth Equity Town Hall
• June 10, 2025: Mohegan Lake Beaches Closed Due to Harmful Algae Bloom
• June 11, 2025: Westchester County Health Department has Closed the Following Beaches
• June 16, 2025: Westchester County Department of Health Conducts Community Health Assessment for 2025–2027
• June, 20, 2025: Westchester County Health Department has Closed the Following Beaches
• June 23, 2025: Westchester County Prepares for Upcoming Heat Wave
• July 2, 2025: Beach Closures Due to Rain in New Rochelle, Mamaroneck, and Rye 
• July 9, 2025:  Beach Closures Due to Rain in New Rochelle, Mamaroneck, and Rye 

2024

• December 17, 2024: Westchester County Health Department Urgently Seeks Individuals Who Brought Rabid Cat to Yonkers Animal Hospital
• November 27,2024: Westchester County Health Department Observes World AIDS Day- December 1st
• November 25, 2024: Westchester County Health Department Shares Tips for a Safe Thanksgiving Feast
• November 20, 2024: Westchester County Promotes Great American Smokeout
• November 15, 2024: Westchester County Observes World Prematurity Day
• November 7, 2024: Westchester County Holds Second Annual Birth Equity Town Hall
• November, 6 2024: Rabid Raccoon Found in Tarrytown
• October 21, 2024: County Health Department Raises Awareness About Lead Exposure in Children
• October 9, 2024: Westchester County Can Help You Quit Smoking
• October 7, 2024: Westchester County Eexecutive George Latimer Fights Influenza with the Annual Flu Shot
• October 3, 2024: Westchester County Health Commissioner Honored by New York Medical College
• October 2, 2024: Westchester County Health Department Raises Awareness About Safe Sleep in October
• September 24, 2024: Westchester County Pets Can Recieve Free Rabies Vaccines at SPCA of Westchester
• August 28, 2024: Statement from Westchester County Health Department on Eastern Equine Encephalitis 
• August 28, 2024: Update: Two Westchester Beaches Reopen in Mamaroneck
• August 27, 2024: Westchester County Issues Heat Advisory for Wednesday, August 28th from 11AM to 8PM 
• August 26, 2024: Get Ready for School with FREE Back to School Vaccines From the Westchester County Health Department in White Plains and Yonkers
• August 19, 2024: Beach closures Due To Rainfall in New Rochelle, Mamaroneck and Rye
• August 16, 2024: Update: Two Beaches To Reopen
• August 15, 2024: First Positive West Nile Virus Cases in Westchester 2024 
• August 13, 2024: Update: Beach closures
• August 5, 2024: Beach closure Notification Due to Elevated Bacteria Levels.
• August 1, 2024: Westchester County Heat Advisory Extended. Heat Advisory Continues Through Friday, August 2 at 8 p.m.
• August 1, 2024: Westchester County Health Department Promotes Breastfeeding Throughout the Month of August. Moms Who Breastfeed Are Celebrated During National Breastfeeding Month.
• July 31, 2024: Recall of Deli Meats Linked to Listeria Epanded. Boar's Head and Old Country Virginia Ham, Salami and Bologna added to Recall.
• July 30, 2024: Mosquitoes with West Nile Virus Found in Westchester. County Health Department Reminds Residents to Remove Standing Water and Use Repellents.
• July 24, 2024: Beach Closure Lifted at Mamaroneck Beach & Yacht Club
• July 18, 2024: Westchester County Health Department Announces Beach Closures
• July 17, 2024: Westchester County Health Department Clears Mohegan Lake Beaches to Reopen
• July 17, 2024: Westchester County Heat Advisory Extended. Heat Advisory Continues through Wednesday, july 17 at 8 p.m.
• July 15, 2024: Westchester County Health Department Shares Heat and Air Quality Advisory. Heat Advisory in Effect from Monday, July 15 at Noon to Tuesday, July 16 at 10 p.m.
• July 11, 2024: Beach Closure Notification Due to Elevated Bacteria Levels
• July 9, 2024: Westchester County Heat Advisory Extended. Heat Advisory Continues Through Wednesday, July 10 at 8 p.m.
• July 8, 2024: Westchester County Health Department Closes Beaches Due to Harmful Algae bloom
• July 2, 2024: Westchester County Emphasizes Safety for July Fourth Weekend Celebrations
• June 17, 2024: Westchester County Health Department Issues Heat Advisory. Heat Advisory from Noon on Tuesday, June 18 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19.
• June 10, 2024: Hudson River Beaches reopen today; Health Department advisory lifted.
• June 7, 2024: Corrrection: Hudson River Beach and Boater Advisory: Avoid Hudson River unitil further notice from Peekskill to Yonkers due to partially treated sewage release from a sewer force main break in Ossining.
• May 14, 2024: Westchester County Health Department Offers FREE Dunks to Combat Mosquitos. Friday, May 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Westchester County Public Works
• May 6, 2024: Westchester County Health Department Shares Summer Camp Tips
• April 16, 2024: FREE Rabies Vaccines for Westchester Pets May 5
• April 4, 2024: The Westchester County Board of Health Presents the 2024 Public Health Awards. Honors go to David Raizen, president of the Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps; Student Ashley Madden of Pleasantville; and Emil Nigro, MD, of Phelps Hospital Northwell Health.
• March 6, 2024: March is Colorectal Cancer Screening Awareness Month. Learn More About Colorectal Cancer and Get Connected to Free and Affordable Screenings.
• February 12, 2024: Large Snow Storm Projected to Hit Westchester Starting Tonight. County Executive latimer Urges Residents to Take Precautions in Advance.
• February 7, 2024: Toxoplasmosis Exposure Warning Issued for Two Game Dinners Held at the American Legion in Mount Kisco on January 19 and 20.
• January 19, 2024: Two More People Come Forward After Being Bit By Rabid Fox Killed in Peekskill
• January 17, 2024: Rabies Alert: Rabid Fox Killed In Peekskill
• January 8, 2024: Westchester County Department of Health - Applesauce Pouch Recall.
• January 5, 2024: First Snowstorm of 2024 Anticipated Saturday Night. Westchester County Executive Latimer Urges Residents To Be Prepared.

2023

• December 19, 2023: Nominations needed for 2024 Westchester County Public Health Service Awards. Westchester County Board of Health to Recognize Adult and Youth Volunteers.
• December 1, 2023: Westchester County Observes World AIDS Day December 1. Westchester County Health Department Offers Testing and Preventive Services.
• November 20, 2023: County Executive George Latimer Reminds Residents To Celebrate Thanksgiving Safely. Westchester County Health Department Offers Healthy Holiday Tips.
• October 19, 2023: County Health Department Releases Video About Lead Poisoning Prevention to Raise Awareness in Families. Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Runs October 22 to 28.
• October 5, 2023: Women are Invited to Learn About the Importance of Early Cancer Detection and Receive Referrals for Free Cancer Screenings at Gilda's Club Westchester on October 19. Cosponsored by Gilda’s Club Westchester, the Westchester County Department of Health, White Plains Hospital, Cancer Support Team and the American Cancer Society.
• September 18, 2023: New COVID Vaccine Recommended for Everyone Ages Six Months and Up. Schedule a Vaccine Visit With Your Healthcare Provider, Pharmacist or a Clinic.
• September 6, 2023: Westchester County Health Department Issues Heat Advisory. Advises Residents to Drink Water, Cool off and Never Leave People or Pets in a Closed Car.
• September 5, 2023: Westchester County Health Department Issues Heat Advisory. Advises Residents to Drink Water, Cool off and Never Leave People or Pets in a Closed Car.
• August 31, 2023: First Positive West Nile virus Case in Westchester County in 2023. County Health Department Reminds Residents to Take Precautions Against Mosquitoes.
• August 30, 2023: Back to School Means Vax to School. Westchester County Health Department Reminds Families to Book Vaccine Visits Before School Starts.
• August 25, 2023: Mosquitoes with West Nile virus Found in Westchester. County Health Department Reminds Residents to Remove Standing Water and Use Repellents.
• August 25, 2023: Westchester County's "Upon Request" Law Aimed at Curbing Use of Single-Use Foodware Takes Effect On September 2.
• August 23, 2023: Westchester County Halth Department Confirms Bear That Attacked Child Tested Negative for Rabies.
• August 1, 2023: Westchester County Health Department Promotes Breastfeeding. Moms Who Breastfeed Are Celebrated During National Breastfeeding Month
• July 27, 2023: Update: Westchester County Heat Advisory, Parks Pools and Beaches Open One Extra Hour Due to Heatwave & List of Cooling Centers. A list of Cooling Centers in Various Municipalities in Westchester County attached.
• July 26, 2023: Westchester County Health Department Issues Heat Advisory. Advises Residents to Drink Water, Cool off and Never Leave People or Pets in a Closed Car.
• July 13, 2023: Health Department Advisory Lifted on the Hudson River. Hudson River Beaches to Reopen Friday, July 14.
• July 12, 2023: Hudson River Health Department Advisory Remains in Effect. Swimmers and Boaters Should Avoid Contact with Hudson River as a Precaution.
• July 10, 2023: Westchester County Department of Health Issues Advisory for Hudson River Recreation Due to Force Main Break Repair.
• June 29, 2023: Thursday, Update 29 Forecast. Update on Canadian Wildfires and Air Qualilty in our Area.
• June 28, 2023: Update on Canadian Wildfires and Air Quality in our Area
• June 27, 2023: Westchester County Health Department Update on Canadian Wildfires and Air Quality in our Area
• June 7, 2023: Westchester County Implements Precautionary Measures in Response to Canadian Wildfires
• June 7, 2023: Westchester County Health Department Advises All Residents to Limit Strenuous Outdoor Activity. Air Quality Health Advisory Issued Due To Fine Particulate Matter From Quebec Wildfires.
• April 25, 2023: Westchester County Health Department Offers Residents FREE Minnows. Minnows, Dunks and Education are part of the County's Mosquito Prevention Strategy.
• April 19, 2023: Free Rabies Vaccines for Westchester County Pets - Saturday, April 23.
• April 14, 2023: Rabies Alert: Rabid Bear Cub found in Lewisboro
• January 3, 2023: County Health Department Offers COVID-19 Bivalent Boosters for Children Ages 6 Months and Up. Health Commissioner Urges Families to Schedule a COVID Booster Today.

2022

• December 8, 2022: Nominations Needed for 2023 Westchester County Public Health Awards. Westchester County Board of Health to Recognize Adult and Youth Volunteers.
• December 7, 2022: Westchester County Urges Residents to Get Flu Shot. Westchester County Health Department Offers Flu Vaccines.
• December 1, 2022: Free Rabies Vaccines for Westchester County Pets on December 10.
• November 29, 2022: Westchester County Observes World AIDS Day on December 1. Westchester County Health Department Offers Testing and Preventive Services.
• November 21, 2022: County Executive Latimer Reminds Residents to Celebrate Safely. Westchester County Health Department offers healthly Holiday tips.
• November 15, 2022: Westchester County Promotes Great American Smoke Out. Westchester County Department of Health Promotes Tobacco Cessation.
• October 27, 2022: County Health Department Offers COVID-19 Bivalent Boosters for Children Ages 5-11.  Health Commissioner urges families to schedule a flu shot and COVID booster today.
• September 13, 2022: Westchester County Health Department to Offer New COVID-19 Bivalent Vaccine Booster. Bibalent Booster designed to better protect against Omicron and Delta Subvariants of COVID.
• September 9, 2022: First Positive West Nile Virus Case in Westchester in 2022. County Health Department Reminds Residents to Take Precautions Against Mosquitoes.
• August 10, 2022: Mosquitoes with West Nile Virus found in Westchester. County Health Department annouces First Positive Batch of Mosquitoes for 2022; Reminds Residents to Remove Standing Water and Use Repellents.
• August 10, 2022: Free Rabies Vaccines for Westchester Pets, Saturday 27.
• August 8, 2022: Westchester County Health Department Issues Heat Advisory. Advises Residents to Drink Water, Cool off and Never Leave People or Pets in a Closed Car.
• July 25, 2022: Westchester County Health Department Promotes Breastfeeding during National Breastfeeding Month
• July 19, 2022: Westchester County Health Department Issues Heat Advisory. Advises Residents to Drink Water, Cool off and Never Leave People or Pets in a Closed Car.
• July 5, 2022: Westchester County Executive George Latimer Announces Free COVID-19 Vaccines for Youngest Children. Health Department Offers Vaccines by Appointment for Children Six Months to Five Years.
• June 3, 2022: Health Department Offers Tips to Help Residents Avoid Rabies
• May 20, 2022: Westchester County Health Department Issues Heat and Cold Advisory. Advises Residents to Take Care and Avoid Heat Exhaustion and Hypothermia in light of Weekend Forecast
• May 20, 2022: Westchester County Health Department Announces Resources for Families Amid Infant Formula Shortages.
• April 27, 2022: Westchester County Health Department Offers Residents Free Minnows. Minnows and Education are part of the County's Mosquito Prevention Strategy.
• March 28, 2022: Free Rabies Clinic for Westchester Residents on April 24.

2021

• September 22, 2021: Second Positive West Nile Virus case in Westchester in 2021. County Health Department Reminds Residents to Take Precautions Against Mosquitoes.
  
• September 13, 2021: First Positive West Nile Virus Case in Westchester in 2021. County Health Department reminds residents to take precautions against mosquitoes.
  July 30, 2021: Mosquitoes with West Nile Virus found in Westchester. County Health Department reminds residents to remove standing water and use repellents.
• June 7, 2021: County Executive Latimer and Westchester County Health Department Issue Hot Weather Reminder. Advises residents to drink water, cool off and never leave people or pets in a closed car.
  
• April 16, 2021: Health Department offers residents free minnows. Minnows, dunks and education are part of the County's mosqutio prevention strategy.
  
• April 15, 2021: Westchester County Board of Health Presents 2020 and 2021 Public Health Awards. Top honors go to the Open Door Baby Box Program and Hana Zalvan for 2020; Amy Kirschenbaum, Neighbors Link and Nolan James for 2021.
  
• April 1, 2021: Westchester County Offers Free Rabies Vaccines for Pets April 25
  
• January 11, 2021: Nominations Needed for 2021 Westchester County Public Health Awards. Westchester County Board of Health to Recognize Adult and Youth Volunteers.

2020

• December 18, 2020: Rabies Alert: Rabid Black Stray Kitten Captured in New Rochelle
  
• November 12, 2020: Westchester County Executive George Latimer Encourages Residents to Celebrate Thanksgiving Holiday Safely. Westchester County Health Department Offers Safe Holiday Cooking and Celebrating Tips.
  
• November 1, 2020: Westchester County Observes World AIDS Day. Westchester County Health Department Employee to Receive State Health Commissioner's Special Recognition Award.
  
• October 29, 2020: County Health Department Raises Awareness About Lead Exposure in Children. Lead Poisoning Prevention Week October 25 - 31.
  
• September 23, 2020: Westchester County Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler Receives "Doctors of Distinction" Award for 2020. Amler named a COVID-19 Hero who worked tirelessly in fighting the Coronavirus pandemic.
• September 16,2020: First Positive West Nile Virus Case and Death in Westchester in 2020. County Health Department reminds residents to take precautions against mosquitoes.
  
• September 3, 2020: Potential Covid-19 Exposure in Pleasantville
  
• August 26, 2020: Mosquitoes with West Nile Virus found in Westchester. County Health Department reminds residents to remove standing water and use repellents.
  
• August 18, 2020: Westchester County Hhealth Department Offers Free Back To School Vaccines by Appointment August 24 and 31. Reminds parents and guardians to schedule appointments with their child's provider before school starts.
  
• August 5, 2020: After Isaias, clean up carefully and remove standing water. Westchester residents reminded to take precautions against downed wires and mosquitoes.
  
• August 3, 2020: Westchester County Health Department Promotes Breastfeeding. Moms Who Breastfeed Are Celebrated During National Breastfeeding Month.
  
• March 3, 2020: COVID-19 Update - Temple Young Israel in New Rochelle.
  
• February 27, 2020: Health Commissioner Appointed to Serve on Prestigious National Academies Committee. Sherlita Amler, MD, will help develop workshops to improve human services after national disasters.
  
• February 24, 2020: Update on Hepatitis A Exposure at Factoria in Peekskill. Patrons on Feb. 15 at the Space at Factoria and Feb. 15, 16 and 19 at Fin & Brew may have been exposed. No other exposure elsewhere in the complex.
  
• February 21, 2020: Hepatitis A Confirmed in Employee at Factoria Event Space in Peekskill.  Patrons on Feb. 15 at the Space at Factoria or Feb. 16 and 19 at Fin & Brew May Have Been Exposed. Exposure is Limited to that Restaurant Ony in the Compex.
  
• February 18, 2020: Video: Westchester County Executive George Latimer, Health Commissioner Sherlita Amler, M.D., Emergency Services Commissioner John Cullen & Public Safety Commissioner Thomas Gleason to outline county’s proactive novel coronavirus efforts.
  
• February 7, 2020: Westchester County Executive George Latimer Announces Free February Flu Vaccines. Health Commissioner urges all residents to schedule a flu shot.
  
• February 4, 2020: With Public Focused On Coronavirus, Health Department Urges Residents To Protect Against Flu. Health Commissioner Encourages All Residents to Schedule a Flu Shot.
  
• January 31, 2020: County Health Department Statement on Coronavirus.
  
• January 23, 2020: County Health Department Prepares For Coronavirus. No Immediate Threat.
  
• January 8, 2020: Latimer Announces Free Flu Vaccines This Month. Health Commissioner Urges All Residents To Schedule A Flu Shot.
  
• January 4, 2020: Nominations needed for 2020 Westchester County Public Health Awards. Westchester County Board of Health to recognize adult and youth volunteers.