Rockland Paramedics Add New Tool That Could Help Save Smoke Inhalation Victims

Rockland Paramedic Services said the antidote can be given before smoke inhalation patients reach a hospital.

County Health Officials Warn About Potential Measles Exposures At Supermarket

Around 90 percent of unvaccinated people who are exposed to the virus become infected, according to the Rockland County Health Department.

Target Store Named Among 2 Possible Measles Exposure Locations By Health Officials

Symptoms usually appear 10-12 days after exposure, but may appear as early as 7 days, and as late as 21 days after exposure.

New Measles Case Confirmed By County Health Officials

The Rockland County Department of Health mobile van will be offering free MMR vaccines on Nov. 26 in Nanuet, and Dec. 2 in Monsey.

3 New Measles Cases Confirmed By County Health Officials

The Rockland County Department of Health mobile van will be offering free MMR vaccines on Saturday, at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Nyack.

New Measles Case Confirmed By Health Officials In Rockland County

The new case is not connected to the previous measles case in August, which was the first confirmed Rockland case in 6 years.

First Human Case Of Mosquito-Borne West Nile Virus In Rockland County In 2025

A bite from a West Nile virus-infected mosquito can cause serious illness, and in some cases, death, health officials said.

First Measles Case In 6 Years Confirmed In Rockland County

Measles is highly contagious, with up to 90 percent of those unvaccinated becoming infected after exposure, according to health experts.

With Legionnaires’ Cases Growing, New York Must Take a Comprehensive Approach to Address Disease

Alliance to Prevent Legionnaires' Disease calls for source to tap approach to prevention

Health Officials Find West Nile Virus In Batch Of Mosquitoes

No human cases have been reported this season so far, Rockland County health officials said, announcing the discovery.

Amid Measles Uptick, County Officials Offer Tips To Stay Healthy

As of Feb. 20, there were 93 measles cases in the U.S. for 2025, according to federal health officials.

Bird Flu Found In Wild Canada Goose In Rockland County Lake

Health officials said that the risk of H5N1 avian influenza to people remains "very low," but urged taking precautions.

Rockland Health Officials Offer Tips For Keeping Ticks Away This Fall

A bite from a black-legged tick, also known as a deer tick, can cause Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases such as babesiosis.

More Groups Of Mosquitos Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Rockland

There's been a sharp increase in the past two weeks, county health officials said.

Rockland Launches Leave-Behind Narcan Project For Opioid Overdoses

In 2023, there were about 241 opioid overdoses in Rockland, 40 of which were fatal.

Lake Welch Beach Closed for Treatment of Harmful Algal Bloom

New Yorkers should seek alternate parks for swimming and picnicking, state officials said.

Cucumbers Recalled In NY For Salmonella Risk: FDA

Cucumbers sent to New York and more than a dozen others states from a Florida company were recalled over salmonella concerns, the FDA said.

Rockland Urges Residents To Get Immunized Against Measles

Cases continue to rise across the U.S. and the CDC has issued an advisory. But Rockland's vaccination rate is half that of NY as a whole.

With Global Measles Cases Rising, Rockland Offers Vaccine Reminder

The county executive hopes to prevent a repeat of the measles outbreak of 2018.

Rockland Cancels Drive-Thru Flu Vaccine Clinic Due To Weather

However, there are two other clinics coming up for the flu shot from the county health department.

Clarkstown Resident Has Rockland's First West Nile Case In 2023

County health officials reminded residents mosquitoes are still active.

Rockland Postpones Flu Clinic At Boulder Stadium Due To Rain

No pre-registration required.

New COVID Vaccine Expected In New York By Friday

"It is literally a new vaccine, it is not a booster shot," Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a morning briefing.

After 100+ NY Polio Wastewater Samples, Health Officials Report Zero

The Poliovirus Wastewater Surveillance Report released Monday summarizes its circulation linked to the country's first case in years.

Rockland County EMTs Saved More Than A Dozen People During Sunday's Flash Flooding

On Tuesday, CBS New York learned more about one dramatic and emotional rescue.

Rockland Scores High in Latest County Health Rankings

The rankings provide a snapshot of a county's health — something that's appropriate as April 3-9 is National Public Health Week.

Polio Found Circulating In Rockland Again: NY Health Officials

County officials are offering booster shots for free this month to adults.

Free Polio Booster Shots For Traveling Rocklanders: Officials

It's a good idea before spending time in parts of the world with polio outbreaks, officials urge.

Rockland Shuts Down COVID Call Center

The center was launched in March 2020 because of the tremendous number of calls the Health Department was receiving about the coronavirus.

NY To Help Fund Health Care Projects At 3 Rockland Facilities

The money comes through a program to keep safety net health care providers financially sustainable and preserve essential care.

Rockland Offering Bivalent COVID-19 Boosters To Ages 5-11

Everyone ages 5 and up is eligible for a COVID-19 bivalent booster dose at least two months after the most recent vaccine or booster dose.

Rockland County Schedules Vaccine Clinic To Prevent Monkeypox

Eligible people will be able to get either the first or second dose of the vaccine, health officials said.

New York Takes New Steps To Fight Polio

With an "imminent threat" declaration, state officials are expanding help to local health departments.

Rockland To Offer Residents Free Vaccinations At Clinics

Health officials have doses of flu vaccine and the newest COVID-19 booster for kids and adults.

5K Polio Vaccinations Given In Rockland Since Resident Was Paralyzed

Polio is officially a state of emergency in New York as the dangerous virus has been detected in more wastewater in more counties.

Paralytic Polio Strain Spreading, Now Found In Sullivan County

Warning of expanding community spread, officials urged people to vaccinate themselves and their children.

2K Polio Vaccines Given In Rockland, Still Not Enough, Says CDC

Since the Rockland resident was diagnosed, officials have scheduled clinics and reached out to local doctors.

Four WMCHealth Hospitals Recognized For Stroke Care Excellence

Westchester Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital, MidHudson Regional Hospital and HealthAlliance Hospital were recognized.

CDC Team Arrives In Rockland To Deal With Polio Virus

The CDC did the same thing in 2018-19 during a severe outbreak of measles in the county that lasted nearly a year.

'Tip Of The Iceberg': More Polio Virus Detected In The Hudson Valley

Low immunization rates put residents of Orange and Rockland counties at considerable risk, health officials said.

5 Reasons To Have Your Kids Vaccinated

Vaccinations have come a very long way since infectious diseases like smallpox and whooping cough were considered epidemics centuries ago.

5 Things To Know About Advance Directives

Northwell Health wants to help you make sense of health care proxies, living wills and MOLST (Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment).

5 Cancer Prevention Tips

Survival has become reality for several types of cancer as researchers and clinicians have gained more information about the disease.

5 Ways To Exercise At The Office

With a job that keeps you in your seat for most of the day, Dr. Stacey Rosen lists simple changes that can go a long way for good health.

The Truth About Spring Allergies

With springtime finally in the air and pollen counts high, Northwell Health wants to help prepare you with the truths about allergy season.

How Pet Therapy Helps Patients Manage Stress And Anxiety

At Banner Health facilities, sometimes a wet nose and wagging tail are exactly what the doctor ordered.

Balancing Cancer And Your Career

Battling cancer can be a full-time job in itself. Here's why many people with the disease choose to stay employed after their diagnosis.

5 Advantages Of Integrative Medicine

Northwell Health provides advantages of integrative medicine because the mind, body and spirit are an important part of our health.

5 Things To Know About Colon Cancer

March is colorectal cancer awareness month. Dr. Bethany DeVito breaks down five things you should know about colon cancer.

Live With Less Stress In 4 Steps

Balancing work and life is stressful. Northwell Health physicians discuss ways on how to cope.