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Health Department Promotes Great American Smokeout

18 November 2024
BREWSTER, NY—The Great American Smokeout is here, a good time to think about quitting. Nicotine, the stimulant found in tobacco products, is not only highly addictive, but also contributes to some ...
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Tips for Healthy Eating and Exercise During the Holidays

15 November 2024
The crisp, cool fall air signals the winter and holiday season ahead. While this can bring pleasant feelings of nostalgia, the cold weather and festivities also present challenges to staying active...
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Putnam Prepares for America Recycles Day, November 15;

05 November 2024
BREWSTER, NY—As America Recycles Day approaches, the Putnam County Department of Health is calling on residents and visitors to embrace the challenge to refuse, reduce, reuse and recycle more. Cele...
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Health Department Highlights Lead Poisoning Prevention Program with Staff Spotlight

25 October 2024
For more than two decades, the Putnam County Department of Health has had a childhood lead poisoning prevention program. This program is a collaborative effort between the Environmental Health Serv...
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The 25th Annual National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Starts October 20

11 October 2024
BREWSTER, NY—Lead poisoning prevention week comes every October. Its purpose is both locally and nationally important—to call individuals, families and organizations together to raise awareness and...
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Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic Scheduled for November 2

03 October 2024
Attention Putnam Residents! Bring your dogs, cats, and ferrets to a FREE rabies vaccination clinic on Saturday, November 2nd from 10am-12pm. Sponsored by the Putnam County Department of Health, the...
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Mental Health Awareness & Resources

01 October 2024
Mental health and well-being were some of the main health challenges identified in Putnam during the most recent Community Health Assessment performed in 2022. And for good reason- one in five adul...
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Health Department Highlights Public Health Emergency Preparedness with Staff Spotlight

26 September 2024
National Preparedness Month happens every September, making it a good time to ensure your emergency plans and kit are up to date. Just as individuals and families have emergency plans, so do munici...
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Mosquito Season is Still Active

24 September 2024
CARMEL, NY – Fall is officially here, but mosquito season is not quite over.  Governor Hochul has announced that the first human case of eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE, in New York since 2015 ...
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Fall Prevention Awareness Week starts today!

19 September 2024
Every day this week through Friday, we will raise awareness and debunk a myth about older adult falls, courtesy of the National Council on Aging. Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfa...
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FREE Smoking Cessation Program Begins Oct 7 in Putnam; Registration Required

18 September 2024
BREWSTER, NY—Putnam County residents have a chance to take their first steps, or restart their journey, toward a tobacco-free life. The Putnam County Department of Health, in partnership with the P...
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Walkers Unite for Suicide Prevention

06 September 2024
There is still time to sign up and participate on Sunday, September 15, as walkers will gather at the county’s social services building at 100 Old Route 6 in Carmel. This walk, like hundreds of oth...
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Putnam County’s Medical Reserve Corps Honored by Legislature

04 September 2024
CARMEL, NY— This September, as National Emergency Preparedness Month begins, the Putnam County Legislature recognized the county’s Medical Reserve Corps volunteers as the organization celebrates it...
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Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off Day is Scheduled for Saturday, October 5

04 September 2024
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day for Putnam County residents is on Saturday, October 5th from 8:30am to 12:30pm at Fahnestock State Park, Canopus Beach Parking Lot, 1570 Route 301, Kent, NY. ...
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Vaccination Time Arrives, as School Days Return

27 August 2024
BREWSTER, NY—With the first day of school just weeks away, scheduling a check-up with a child’s healthcare provider for any necessary vaccines is on top of many parents’ to-do lists. Proof of up-to...
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Health Department Announces Three Public Flu Clinics for Fall 

16 August 2024
Three public flu clinics have been announced by the Putnam County Department of Health for Putnam residents, 18 years of age and older. Two drive-thru clinics will be held at the health department ...
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New Community Health Survey Asks Residents: How Healthy Are We? 

08 August 2024
BREWSTER, NY—The 2024 Community Health Survey is now open for Putnam residents to provide input on the county’s state of health and the factors contributing to health. This anonymous survey is a ke...
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Suicide Prevention in Putnam and Beyond

30 July 2024
Suicide prevention month is commemorated every September, but everyone knows that mental health challenges and suicides happen year-round. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Preventio...
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Health Department Spotlight: Danny Reis

25 July 2024
Public Health Sanitarians are charged with protecting and improving the health of residents by ensuring healthy and safe conditions at certain facilities. Danny Reis, a sanitarian at the Putnam Cou...
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Health Department Warns Residents About the Dangers of Lead Poisoning

23 July 2024
BREWSTER, NY—Lead poisoning prevention month comes annually in the fall—but the staff at the Putnam County Department of Health know well it is a year-round job—with the livelihood of children at s...
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Prevent mosquito breeding—dump standing water after rain

01 July 2024
With confirmation of West Nile Virus found in a group of Rockland County mosquitoes, and the recent rain, it’s a good time to review how to prevent mosquito breeding. It doesn’t take much rain to c...
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Spotlight on the Public Health Corps Fellowship

27 June 2024
The New York State Public Health Corps Fellowship was established in 2021 to assist local health departments in COVID-19 efforts. The Fellowship quickly transitioned into supporting local health de...
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The PCDOH Makes Summertime Living Easy…and Safe

25 June 2024
BREWSTER, NY—Summertime often means outdoor activities at the beach or pool. For lucky youngsters, it may also mean summer camp. To help ensure safe, injury-free vacation times for all Putnam resid...
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Heat-Related Illnesses 101

17 June 2024
Approximately 1,220 people in the United States die from extreme heat every year according to the CDC. And with historic heat predicted across New York later this week, a primer on heat-related ill...
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Tips for Staying Healthy During a Heat Alert

17 June 2024
Temperatures are expected to be in the 90s this week. Here are a few ways to stay healthy in the heat:  Wear lightweight, light-colored, and loose-fitting clothing.  Stay in air conditioning as...
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Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic Scheduled for July 13

13 June 2024
Attention Putnam Residents! Bring your dogs, cats, and ferrets to a FREE rabies vaccination clinic on Saturday, July 13th from 10am-12pm. Sponsored by the Putnam County Department of Health, the cl...
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Making Connections: Public Health Organizations Say “Yes” to Posters!

11 June 2024
MAHOPAC, NY—It was not a golf game, but health challenges and successes in Putnam that took center stage last Thursday at the Putnam County Golf Course in Mahopac. The occasion was the Public Healt...
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The Public Health Summit Convenes in Putnam for the Eleventh Time; First Public Health Community Health Improvement Award Presented

07 June 2024
MAHOPAC,  NY—The eleventh Public Health Summit drew record crowds yesterday, while ushering in several firsts. More than 100 attendees gathered at the Putnam County Golf Course in Mahopac, a new lo...
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Putnam County Department of Health Maintains National Accreditation; Demonstrates Commitment to Quality Services

30 May 2024
BREWSTER, NY—The Putnam County Department of Health announced today that it has successfully completed a thorough review to maintain national accreditation status by the Public Health Accreditation...
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PCDOH Employee Spotlight: Chris Brady

30 May 2024
Summertime means different things to different people, but we can all agree summer brings trips to the beach and swimming. Importantly, swimmers need to know the water is safe for a dip. That is wh...
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PCDOH Offers Free HIV Tests

29 May 2024
The easiest way to know your HIV status is to get tested. The Putnam County Department of Health is offering free HIV testing for New York State residents on Wednesday, June 26 from 10 am to 2 pm a...
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Freedom From Smoking Starts June 17

16 May 2024
This session has been cancelled due to low enrollment. Please check back for new dates later in the year. The Putnam County Department of Health will be offering Freedom from Smoking, an evidence-...
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PCDOH is Hiring Tobacco Compliance Officers!

01 May 2024
Many adults who smoke cigarettes initially began smoking in their teens. To prevent new smokers from starting, New York State currently has tobacco control laws and regulations to reduce underage a...
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PCDOH Employee Spotlight: Alison Kaufman

30 April 2024
Alison Kaufman, DVM, MPH, is the Epidemiologist at the Putnam County Department of Health. Lucky for Putnam, she made her way here a few years ago after working at the health departments in Dutches...
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Medical Reserve Corps Volunteers Perfect Preparedness Skills; Health Department Hosts Conference

22 April 2024
CARMEL, NY—Putnam County Medical Reserve Corps volunteers gathered at Centennial Golf Course in Carmel on Tuesday to hear from experts in the field of emergency preparedness and management. The all...
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Reduce Waste this Earth Month!

17 April 2024
Every day we throw things away without even thinking. Whether it is food, old clothes, broken objects or just things we simply don’t want anymore, the waste creation is a simple human activity that...
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Tick Season 2024 Arrives; PCDOH Launches New Tick Webpage

11 April 2024
BREWSTER, NY—The start of peak tick season is fast approaching. Those pesky, little juvenile ticks, called “nymphs,” are most active from the middle of May to mid-August. But it is never too early ...
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Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off Day is Scheduled for Saturday, May 4

09 April 2024
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day for Putnam County residents is on Saturday, May 4th from 8:30am to 12:30pm at Fahnestock State Park, Canopus Beach Parking Lot, 1570 Route 301, Kent, NY. Pre-...
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PCDOH Vaccinates 115 Pets Against Rabies, Issues Advice to Avoid Exposures

27 March 2024
Nearly 60,000 people die each year around the world from rabies, and most become infected through a dog bite. Rabies in dogs is much rarer in the U.S., but that is because of the high rabies vaccin...
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PCDOH Employee Spotlight: Nancy Collier

27 March 2024
The Putnam County Department of Health has many staff who you see out in the community, performing inspections, at immunization clinics, at health fairs, and more. But there is also staff who work ...
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Be Prepared: Now and Year Round!—Part 4

05 March 2024
Being prepared and limiting the effects of an emergency allows for an easier recovery and supports resilience. This week the Putnam County Department of Health shares a fourth tip for emergency pre...
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What is Brain Health?

20 March 2024
Brain health is an important contributor to an individual's overall health. Brain health includes cognitive, motor, emotional, and tactile functions. Cognitive health is important as it allows an i...
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Be Prepared: Now and Year Round!—Part 3

05 March 2024
Preparation is the first step one can take. However in the midst of an emergency, it is also important to have the latest information on whatever situation is unfolding. This week the Putnam County...
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It’s National Nutrition Month!

18 March 2024
What might you do to improve your nutrition? Josephine Quiocho, the SNAP-Ed nutrition educator from Cornell Cooperative Extension recently talked to Putnam County employees about some simple steps ...
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Be Prepared: Now and Year Round!—Part 2

05 March 2024
Pre-planning and being prepared allows one to limit the effects of an emergency or disaster. This week the Putnam County Department of Health shares a second tip for emergency preparedness. Tip Tw...
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Be Prepared: Now and Year Round!—Part 1

05 March 2024
One week it’s warm outside; the next, it’s cold. Fortunately many tips for preparedness are seasonless. In addition to the unpredictable nature of weather, the specific challenges that may arise du...
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PCDOH Highlights Public Health Engineering with Staff Spotlight

29 February 2024
Earlier this month we took the opportunity to highlight the engineering division in the health department in honor of National Engineers Week. Each staff member contributes to the work of the divis...
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Go Red Day in Putnam Kicked Off Activities for Heart Health Month and Beyond

26 February 2024
BREWSTER, NY—This year, as every year, February is the time for Heart Health Month. During the first week, Putnam County employees along with those from other organizations joined together to kick ...
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Health Department Announces Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic on March 23

15 February 2024
Attention Putnam Residents! Bring your dogs, cats, and ferrets to a FREE rabies vaccination clinic on Saturday, March 23rd from 10am-12pm. Sponsored by the Putnam County Department of Health, the c...
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It's National Engineers Week!

15 February 2024
The Putnam County Department of Health would like to recognize the work of the engineering division during National Engineers week. They are a great team of people that care deeply about their work...
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Putnam County Feral Cat Tests Positive for Rabies: Department of Health Issues Alert

09 February 2024
The Putnam County Department of Health is issuing an alert to residents after a feral cat, found in the Peekskill Hollow Road and Tinker Hill Road section of Putnam Valley, tested positive for ra...
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PCDOH Highlights Smoking Cessation with Staff Spotlight

31 January 2024
Many people decide that the new year is a good time to quit smoking, but any time is a good time to quit. There are several ways a person can go about quitting smoking, but having support makes all...
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Free Radon Test Kits for Residents; Putnam Remains High Radon Zone

26 January 2024
BREWSTER, NY—Radon is a colorless, odorless gas…a silent health threat that is considered the number one-cause of lung cancer for people who don’t smoke. For those who do smoke, the combination can...
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Smoking Cessation Classes Start February 12 at Health Department

11 January 2024
The Putnam County Department of Health will be offering Freedom from Smoking, an evidence-based smoking cessation program, to individuals who live or work in Putnam County. Classes will be held in ...
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Health Department To Residents…Resolve to Protect Your Septic

02 January 2024
BREWSTER, NY—Protecting the environment is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year responsibility for the Putnam County Department of Health. And while springtime showers can saturate the ground with the potential ...
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PCDOH Highlights Immunizations with Staff Spotlight

29 December 2023
National Influenza Vaccination Week occurs every December to highlight the importance of influenza vaccination. Even this late in the year is still a good time to protect oneself with a flu vaccine...
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PCDOH Highlights Rabies Prevention with Staff Spotlight

28 November 2023
The Putnam County Department of Health continually strives to prevent illness in the community. Public Health Sanitarians perform this task in a variety of ways, including a multi-faceted approach ...
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Free HIV Testing at Health Department for World AIDS Day

20 November 2023
Putnam residents are invited to visit the health department on Tuesday, December 5th between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for free HIV testing. These expanded HIV testing hours are to mark World AIDS Day, co...
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FDA Issues Alert About Lead Found in Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches

09 November 2023
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration, known as the FDA, has issued a public health alert advising parents and caregivers not to buy or feed certain brands of apple cinnamon fruit pouches to chil...
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Seeing more ticks?

07 November 2023
If you think you’ve been seeing more ticks, you may be right. Those pesky little nymphs that arrived last spring become active again in the fall as full-grown, adult ticks. They are bigger now and ...
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PCDOH Highlights Child Health with Staff Spotlight

27 October 2023
During Child Health Month, the health department is calling attention to programs that help some of the youngest Putnam residents grow and develop. The Early Intervention and Preschool Programs coo...
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Free Rabies Clinic Scheduled for November 18; Putnam Residents Urged to Protect Pets

26 October 2023
BREWSTER, NY—Rabies is a deadly virus. People and pets can be exposed to this virus when bitten or scratched by an infected animal, and any mammal in the wild may carry and spread the rabies virus....
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Health Department Schedules Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic on November 18

18 October 2023
Attention Putnam Residents! Bring your dogs, cats, and ferrets to a FREE rabies vaccination clinic on Saturday, November 18th from 10am-12pm. Sponsored by the Putnam County Department of Health, th...
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Calling Residents on Community Water Systems: Preventing Lead Exposure

16 October 2023
Homeowners on community water systems should be aware that their water operators have begun reaching out to them for information. Why? Because the materials used in service lines entering residenti...
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Got Litter? QR Codes to the Rescue!

11 October 2023
There are after-storm clean-ups, backyard clean-ups, spring and fall clean-ups…. And there’s the Putnam Litter Patrol. Now the Putnam County Department of Health is using QR codes to ease the repo...
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Join the Cause: Support Caregivers and Patients Affected by Alzheimer’s

03 October 2023
In the Hudson Valley nearly 40,000 people are affected by Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley chapter. Nationwide, the Alzheimer’s Association estimates more...
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PCDOH Provides Free Vaccines to School Kids and Others, Improving Health For All

28 September 2023
As fall starts, flu season will follow. Getting a flu shot early is always a good idea, since it takes about two weeks to build effective immunity against influenza. The Putnam County Department of...
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PCDOH Highlights Food Safety with Staff Spotlight

27 September 2023
Food safety might not be something you think about every day, but for the public health sanitarians at the health department, it is front and center. Ensuring proper food handling and serving by lo...
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Cancelled: Monday September 25th Flu Clinic

25 September 2023
The PCDOH has cancelled today’s flu clinic. All scheduled appointments have been automatically rescheduled for the rain date of Thursday, September 28. All registrants have been emailed with instru...
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Are your pets up to date on their rabies vaccines?

14 September 2023
Last week a local specimen sent for rabies testing to the state lab in Albany by the Putnam County Department of Health turned in the first positive test result of the year. Most potential rabies e...
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Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off Day is Scheduled for Saturday, October 14

07 September 2023
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day for Putnam County residents is on Saturday, October 14 from 8:30am to 12:30pm at Fahnestock State Park, Canopus Beach Parking Lot, 1570 Route 301, Kent, NY....
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Putnam County Department of Health Offers Public Seasonal Flu Vaccine Clinics

06 September 2023
The Putnam County Department of Health is offering DRIVE THRU public seasonal flu vaccine clinics for Putnam County residents, 18 years of age and older, on: Monday, September 25, 2023, from 2:0...
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Spike in Reported COVID Cases

08 September 2023
Over the past week, there has been a spike in reported COVID cases in Putnam County. The number of reported cases increased 113% from the previous reporting week, rising from 69 to 147. COVID posit...
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Smoking Cessation Classes Start October 2 at Health Department

06 September 2023
The Putnam County Department of Health will be offering Freedom from Smoking, an evidence-based smoking cessation program, to individuals who live or work in Putnam County. Classes will be held in ...
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PCDOH Highlights Breastfeeding Awareness with Staff Spotlight

30 August 2023
In honor of National Breastfeeding Month, the health department is spotlighting one of our maternal child health (MCH) nurses, certified lactation consultant Diane Liscia, RN, PHN, MS, IBCLC. Conti...
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Walking the Way to Work Productivity

08 August 2023
The benefits of physical activity on general health are widely accepted. Now more evidence shows that it can also positively impact health—and job performance. This is according to a study reported...
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Cool Off This Summer, Safely!

02 August 2023
With the “Dog Days of Summer” here—and according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, they start July 3 and run for six weeks—there is nothing like a refreshing swim in the pool. Cooling off by swimming or...
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Health Department Offers Childhood Vaccines

01 August 2023
BREWSTER, NY—Back-to-school time is immunization time. As school supplies and new clothes top shopping lists around Putnam County, it is a good time to start scheduling those childhood vaccines req...
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Summer storms bring rain and mosquitoes

19 July 2023
BREWSTER, NY—While flood waters recede, the remaining puddles of standing water pose risks, not the least of which is the invitation to mosquitoes to lay their eggs. New mosquitoes may then develop...
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Health Department Reports Higher Cases of Anaplasmosis; Urges Prevention

03 July 2023
Surveillance data from the Putnam County Department of Health indicates higher than average cases of the tickborne disease anaplasmosis in County residents for 2023. Preliminary data shows 36 cases...
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Get Ready for Plastic Free July!

29 June 2023
Each July, the Plastic Free Foundation challenges people around the world to refuse single-use plastics as much as possible throughout the month. Many single-use plastics end up as litter in our ro...
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Medical Reserve Corps Volunteers Sharpen their Preparedness Skills

30 June 2023
Putnam County Department of Health Hosts Conference CARMEL, NY—Putnam County Medical Reserve Corps volunteers had a special opportunity on Tuesday to hear from experts in the field of emergency pr...
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Stay Prepared for Air Quality Health Advisories

29 June 2023
An air quality health advisory has been issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Here are some ways you can protect your physical health: Avoid strenuous activities...
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PCDOH Launches Vaccine Survey for Parents of Young Children

28 June 2023
The Putnam County Department of Health is conducting an online survey to learn more about early childhood vaccination in our county.  Parents and guardians of children two to five years of age are ...
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Health Department Schedules Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic on July 15

22 June 2023
Attention Putnam Residents! Bring your dogs, cats, and ferrets to a FREE rabies vaccination clinic on Saturday, July 15th from 10am-12pm. Sponsored by the Putnam County Department of Health, the cl...
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Putnam County Department of Health Announces Moms Groups to Begin in June 

13 June 2023
Two New Moms Support Groups facilitated by health department maternal child health nurses will be starting at the end of June:  Mahopac Library, located at 668 Route 6 in Mahopac, in the Lakevie...
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Air Quality Health Advisory in Effect in Putnam County

07 June 2023
Updated June 8 The Air Quality Health Advisory continues through today, June 8. Reduce your exposure by staying indoors as much as possible. If you are working outdoors, or are sensitive to the p...
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Health Department Offers Free HIV Tests on HIV Testing Day

07 June 2023
The easiest way to know your HIV status is to get tested. The Putnam County Department of Health is offering free HIV testing for New York State residents on Tuesday, June 27 from 10 am to 2 pm at ...
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“Know it, Avoid it, Report It” is the Public Health Mantra for Harmful Algal Blooms

01 June 2023
BREWSTER, NY—As the weather heats up this summer, the Putnam County Department of Health is alerting residents about harmful algal blooms, also known as “HABs.” They can arrive as early as May when...
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Summer Season Brings Fun and Food Safety Challenges

26 May 2023
The Putnam County Department of Health Offers Advice BREWSTER, NY—Warm weather and picnics...the long-awaited perks of summer are finally here to stay for a while. But warm temperatures and outdoo...
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The Putnam County Department of Health is Hiring Tobacco Compliance Officers

19 May 2023
The Putnam County Department of Health is hiring this summer for Tobacco Compliance Officers to help stop underage sales of nicotine-containing products in the community. Job Qualifications: 17...
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Live Healthy Putnam Coalition Supports Lung Health

12 May 2023
Putnam County’s chronic disease prevention coalition kicked off National “Turquoise Takeover” and Lung Cancer Action Week, from May 8 through 14, at their second quarterly meeting of the year. On T...
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Get Ready…. Hot Weather Will Soon Be Here

09 May 2023
Putnam County Libraries Again Offer Cool Spaces to the Public It’s May! And last year the first blast of summer heat arrived before the end of this month. Will the warm weather repeat itself early...
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Spring Arrives with Warm, Sunny Weather and…Tiny Ticks

21 April 2023
BREWSTER, NY— Every year as spring gets underway, warm weather and the natural beauty of Putnam County bring more people outdoors. While there is evidence to support the idea that spending time in ...
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You can quit smoking. We can help. Smoking cessation classes start May 17.

19 April 2023
Join the American Lung Association’s week quit smoking program, conveniently held at the Putnam County Department of Health, 1 Geneva Road, Brewster 10509 Hundreds of thousands of people have beco...
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The Global Big Latch On is Happening April 14

10 April 2023
Putnam County Department of Health Maternal Child Health nurses, in partnership with NYP Hudson Valley Hospital, will be participating in the Global Big Latch On event on April 14. Join breastfeedi...
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Putnam County Takes Top Spot Among Healthiest Counties in New York State

04 April 2023
Carmel, NY – Putnam County has been ranked the healthiest county in New York State in the recently released County Health Rankings and Roadmaps. Created by the University of Wisconsin Population He...
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Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off Day is Scheduled for Saturday, May 6

31 March 2023
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day for Putnam County residents is on Saturday, May 6 from 8:30am to 12:30pm at Fahnestock State Park, Canopus Beach Parking Lot, 1570 Route 301, Kent, NY. Pre-...
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Tuberculosis Services Available: Testing on March 28, Evaluation on March 30

22 March 2023
Tuberculosis is preventable and treatable, and still cases persist—both here in Putnam County, and around the globe. This month the Putnam County Department of Health will recognize World TB Day by...
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Health Department Issues Alert Against Rabies; Holds Free Pet Vaccine Clinic on March 25

09 March 2023
BREWSTER, NY—Rabies is one of the deadliest diseases. Once infected an animal is almost certain to die. When people become exposed to the virus, treatment is needed promptly before any symptoms beg...
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