Westchester County Health Department

[Westchester County Health Department @wchealthdept]

Stay safe in the heat! Limit outdoor activities. Drink plenty of water and avoid alcohol. Wear light-colored clothing and sunscreen. Work outdoors early or very late in the day.
Learn more: https://t.co/A9EgNQuGgp

[Westchester County Health Department @wchealthdept]

June is Men’s Health Month! Did you know women are more likely to schedule routine physician's visits than men? This is a great time to schedule or remind the men in your life to schedule annual doctor’s appointments and get a peace of mind.

[Westchester Gov @westchestergov]

Healthy Food is a Lifeline, Not a Luxury.

This Week in Westchester, County Executive Ken Jenkins discussed the House's decision to advance cuts to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC).

Read the County Executive's full statement here: https://t.co/gXX21rbPKu

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New Yorkers: Stay in the game this summer by preventing tick bites with these tips! 🏀 ⬇️

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[Westchester County Health Department @wchealthdept]

June is National Safety Month! Every choice we make behind the wheel matters. Watch this Safety Snapshot to learn why roadway safety is so important – and how it helps keep everyone safer: https://t.co/UcZvFl7hg1

[Westchester County Health Department @wchealthdept]

Going to the pool to cool off? Teach children basic swimming and water safety skills. Swimming lessons can reduce the risk of drowning!
Children who have had swimming lessons still need close and constant supervision when in or around water.

[Westchester County Health Department @wchealthdept]

Join the Birth Equity Respectful Care Improvement Project Town Hall on 6/15, from 2–5 PM at the Westchester County Center. Learn about new initiatives, maternal health resources, community partnerships & more. Free parking & light refresments served! https://t.co/DprFv3FXsm

[Westchester Gov @westchestergov]

During Rabies Awareness Month, the Westchester County Health Department encourages residents to keep their cats, dogs and ferrets up-to-date on their rabies vaccines and boosters, avoid stray and wild animals and bat-proof their home to protect themselves, their family and their pets from this deadly disease.

For information about rabies and its prevention, visit the Westchester County Department of Health website or call [phone].

Read more here: https://t.co/KOLYMl4MD0

[Westchester County Health Department @wchealthdept]

June is National Safety Month! Opportunities to make a safety impact are all around us. Watch this Safety Snapshot and explore leading trends to help advance a strong culture of safety in your organization: https://t.co/z8NMx9lfrJ

[Westchester County Health Department @wchealthdept]

Warm weather ✅
Fresh, in-season fruit for your berry-loving toddler ✅
Using your WIC fruit and vegetable benefits to boost your produce budget ✅
Learn more about the latest WIC food package updates: https://t.co/muYc2ZLLPf

[Westchester County Health Department @wchealthdept]

June is Men's Health Month. Men die an average 6 years earlier-­often from preventable causes. Closing the Lifespan Gender Gap starts with the right information, support, and preventive care.
https://t.co/4EVK0afyOP

[Westchester County Health Department @wchealthdept]

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month! With the warmer weather, spending time outdoors increases the risk of encountering disease-carrying ticks. One tick bite is all it takes! Learn to prevent ticks: https://t.co/bIiI4KjKa2

[Westchester County Health Department @wchealthdept]

It’s Women’s Health Month! WIC recognizes the importance of taking care of your health and well-being. and is here to help you be your healthiest self! Visit https://t.co/qGSYOWCEjE

[Westchester County Health Department @wchealthdept]

Championing your health includes self-advocacy — speaking up about your needs, understanding your options, and making informed decisions. This Older Americans Month, commit to taking charge of your well-being.
Learn more on how to get the best care: https://t.co/Cq17ir6I8S

[Westchester Gov @westchestergov]

The New York Blood Center has declared a blood emergency as regional blood supplies have dropped to critically low levels ahead of the busy summer trauma season. Summer shortages are common, but donations this May are down significantly, creating an urgent need for donors across our region. If you are able, please consider making an appointment to donate and help ensure hospitals have the blood supply they need to care for patients throughout the summer months.

Learn more or schedule a donation here: https://t.co/JX7l9rSKl6

[Westchester County Health Department @wchealthdept]

Like people, pets can get tickborne diseases and bring them into your home. To keep pets healthy check them any time they have been outside. Finding and removing ticks on pets may prevent crawling ticks from getting on you or others. Learn more: https://t.co/qBr5geHcrq

[Westchester County Health Department @wchealthdept]

In observance of Memorial Day, all Westchester County Department of Health offices will be closed today.

[Westchester County Health Department @wchealthdept]

Attention grill masters! Planning a BBQ for Memorial Day? Keep your family safer this summer by using a food thermometer to make sure you cook food thoroughly. For more food safety tips to use this grilling season, check out https://t.co/XMPLK4YwVS

[Westchester County Health Department @wchealthdept]

Breastfeeding or pumping? Eating healthy, nutrient-dense foods matters. WIC offers food packages for breastfeeding/combo-feeding parents up to 12 months old, plus breastfeeding support and pumping supplies. Learn more: https://t.co/vbcSKUUs28

[NYSDOH @HealthNYGov]

Ensure food-borne illness does not ruin Memorial Day cookouts!
🌡️ Check internal meat temperatures and refrigerate
perishables: https://t.co/RveNoyVvDe
☀️ Use sunscreen: https://t.co/EQ50sGgePv
🫗 Stay hydrated: https://t.co/rMR8Hr2dJN