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Protect Yourself and Your Family from Tick Bites This Spring
As the warmer weather is welcomed and families spend more time outside, remember to protect yourself and loved ones from tick bites. A bite from an infected tick can cause Lyme Disease and other diseases such as Ehrlichiosis, Babesiosis, Anaplasmosis, and Powassan.
05/13/2024 10:26 AM
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Health Department Announces Annual Mosquito Control Treatment of Catch Basins and Storm Drains
The Rockland County Department of Health will be treating catch basins and storm drains to prevent mosquitoes from breeding in standing water inside of these structures. This work will be performed throughout the County beginning May 6, 2024 and will be completed by early June.
05/03/2024 2:12 PM
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May is National Bike Month
National Bike Month is a celebration of cycling held every May in the United States, sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists. Why biking? It’s fun, healthy, decreases stress, is good for the environment, and saves money.
05/01/2024 8:49 AM
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The mission of the Rockland County Department of Health is to protect and promote optimal health for all residents. We envision a safe, healthy county for our residents to live, work and play, and where everyone has an equal opportunity for a healthy and productive life.
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