🎃 Halloween is almost here but there’s still time to put your breast health on your checklist for Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Check your pumpkins & your health! 🩷Know your risk. Know your body. 🩺 Talk to your provider about when to get screened.

The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) recognizes National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, October 25-31, 2026, and encourages families to take steps to protect children from lead exposure. For more information, visit: rcklnd.us/lead-poison-PR-10-…

It’s National School Bus Safety Week🛑See a school bus with flashing lights & the stop-arm out? STOP! Kids may be crossing. Stopping for a school bus is the law in all 50 states. Slow down, stay alert, and help keep kids safe. Info: rcklnd.us/Safe-Streets

📚It’s National Health Education Week! The RCDOH’s Health Promotion & Chronic Disease Prevention team gives residents health info, programs & services. From nutrition & school health to fall prevention, lactation support, tobacco cessation & more! Info: rcklnd.us/programs-services

🚗💨 New license. New freedom. New responsibility! This National Teen Driver Safety Week, make safe driving part of every trip. 📵 Put the phone down, slow down, follow the rules, & never drive impaired. Learn more: rcklnd.us/Safe-Streets #TeenDriverSafetyWeek

🍎🥑 Enjoy the flavors of fall with Stuffed Avocado Apple Salsa! This healthy recipe combines crisp NY apples, creamy avocado, and fresh cilantro for a tasty snack or side dish. 🍏 More recipes: applesfromny.com/recipes 🥗 Healthy tips: rcklnd.us/nutrition

💗 RCDOH Staff Wear Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month🎀 Staff wore PINK to show support for those affected by breast cancer. The importance of breast health goes beyond October. Together we can spread awareness & encourage regular screenings. Early detection can save lives💕

The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) recognizes PrEP Aware Week, October 19 – 25 and encourages residents to learn how pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), can help prevent HIV. For more information, visit: rcklnd.us/PrEP-PR-10-6-26

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It affects health & well-being. Together, we can build a safer, healthier Rockland by supporting survivors, promoting healthy relationships & sharing trusted resources. Stand #WithSurvivors Always. Info: dvawareness.org/WithSurvivor…

Add breast health to your to-do list! 🩷Need a mammogram? Schedule it. 🩷 Not sure when to screen? Ask your provider. 🩷 Notice a change? Talk with your provider. Mammograms can help find breast cancer early Info: health.ny.gov/diseases/cance…

October is SIDS Awareness Month. SIDS is the sudden, unexplained death of a baby under 1 yr old. Reduce the risk of SIDS & other sleep-related infant deaths: Back to sleep, firm, flat sleep surface, keep crib clear, share your room- not your bed, keep baby’s sleep area smoke-free

🚶‍♀️🚲 October is National Pedestrian Safety Month! Walking, rolling, biking, or driving? We all play a part in keeping each other safe. 🚦 Use crosswalks & wait for signals 📱Put devices away 🛑Drivers: Yield to pedestrians & stay alert Share the road. Stay safe!

October is Children’s Health Month! This year’s theme “Growing Healthy, Growing Happy” reminds us that preventive care helps kids grow, learn & thrive. 💉 Vaccines👂Hearing tests🩺 Newborn screenings📈Developmental screenings🏥 Checkups

The RCDOH encourages residents to make sure they are protected against measles following New York State’s declaration of a state of emergency due to an ongoing measles outbreak in the state. For more information, visit: rcklnd.us/measles-PR-10-7-26

Health literacy is more than knowing health facts. It’s being able to find, understand, and use health information. ✅ Ask questions ✅Use trusted sources ✅ Talk to health care provider Know the facts. Ask questions. Make informed choices!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 💗 Know the signs. Get screened. 💗 New lump 💗 Breast or nipple changes 💗 Dimpling, redness, or unusual discharge Talk to your health care provider about mammograms and your risk. 🔗health.ny.gov/diseases/cance…

Rechargeable batteries powering everyday devices can pose serious fire risks when damaged or improperly charged. This Fire Prevention Week™ October 4-10, the RCDOH reminds residents to make safe charging part of their daily routine. Info: rcklnd.us/fire-prevention-we…

Dispose of SHARPS safely! Tues, 10/6 | 10AM–12PM & 6–8PM, Tolstoy Foundation Nursing Home: 100 Lake Rd, Valley Cottage. Used needles, syringes & lancets must be in approved SHARPS containers. For more info, visit: bit.ly/RC-SHARPS

💉 Get your flu shot! RCDOH flu clinic: Friday, Oct. 2, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. 📍 50 Sanatorium Rd., Bldg. A, Pomona ✔️ Ages 6 months+ ✔️ High-dose vaccine for 65+ ✔️ No appointment needed ✔️ Free for uninsured/underinsured Bring your insurance card. Info: rcklnd.us/RCDOH-clinics

Fall is here! Enjoy flavors of the season & shop local at a Rockland farmers’ market/farm stand. Pick up fresh, local produce & add more fruits/vegetables to your meals. Shop local. Eat fresh. Support local farmers! Info: rcklnd.us/nutrition