Press Releases
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March 5, 2026
Spring Forward: Daylight Saving Time Begins This Weekend
Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 8, 2026. The Rockland County Department of Health reminds residents to set clocks ahead one hour and get ready to enjoy longer daylight, with more time for outdoor activities like walking and bicycling.
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March 3, 2026
3 Confirmed Measles Cases in Rockland Linked to International Travel
NEW CITY, NY, - Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) has confirmed three cases of measles in Rockland County this year linked to international tourists visiting the county. Residents who were exposed to these measles cases have been identified, notified, and are being closely monitored.
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February 5, 2026
Rockland County Department of Health Awarded $85,000 to Support Women, Infants & Children Program
The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) has received an $85,000 award for its Fresh Start: WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Access and Nutrition Equity Program, that provides nutrition education to low-income families in the County.
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February 3, 2026
Step Into Better Health This American Heart Month
In recognition of American Heart Month this February, the Rockland County Department of Health encourages residents to take small steps toward better heart health by making walking part of their daily routine.
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December 19, 2025
21 Confirmed Measles in Rockland in 2025
Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) Commissioner Dr. Mary Leahy advises residents that Rockland has confirmed 21 cases of measles in 2025, 20 which occurred since October.
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December 12, 2025
Drive Sober, Celebrate Safely
With the holiday season in full swing, the Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) reminds drivers about the dangers of impaired driving. In fact, every day in the United States, someone dies every 42 minutes in a drunk-driving crash.
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December 5, 2025
County Health Department Warns of Potential Measles Exposures in Rockland
The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) is notifying the public of possible measles exposures that happened on November 29th within Rockland.
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December 1, 2025
Fight the Triple Threat - Get Vaccinated!
During National Influenza (Flu) Vaccination Week, December 6th-12th, the Rockland County Department of Health reminds residents to get vaccinated against the Flu and other upper respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19 and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).
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November 26, 2025
County Health Department Warns of Potential Measles Exposures in Rockland
The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) is notifying the public of possible measles exposures that happened on November 17th and 18th within Rockland.
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November 25, 2025
Make Holiday Memories, Not Illness — Check Your Vaccine Status
Rockland County Department of Health advises residents that Rockland County has confirmed a new case of measles. In total, there have been nine confirmed cases of measles in Rockland since August, only one of which is active, and of these, five are outbreak-related.
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November 21, 2025
Cooking Fires Surge 388% on Thanksgiving
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Thanksgiving is the peak day of the year for home cooking fires with more than three times the daily average. Unattended cooking has been the leading cause of those cooking fires and fire-related deaths during the holiday season.
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November 20, 2025
RCDOH Hosting Free Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Vaccination Clinics Thursday Nov. 20th & Friday Nov. 21st
The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) announces two mobile vaccination clinics for residents in need of a measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccination.
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November 12, 2025
Three Measles Cases Confirmed in Rockland
Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) Commissioner Dr. Mary Leahy advises residents that Rockland has confirmed 3 new cases of the measles.
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October 30, 2025
Daylight Saving Time Ends on Sunday, November 2nd
The Rockland County Department of Health reminds residents that daylight saving time will end at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 2.
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October 27, 2025
Rockland Department of Health Reminds Residents of Safety Tips for a Safe and Fun Halloween!
As Halloween approaches, the Rockland County Department of Health reminds families to prioritize safety while enjoying this festive time of year.
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October 24, 2025
Second Case of Measles Confirmed in Rockland County this Year
Rockland County Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Leahy advises residents that another case of measles has been confirmed in a Rockland County resident. This new case is not connected to the previous measles case in August.
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October 17, 2025
Protect Your Family This National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, Oct. 19-25
For National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, October 19th through October 25th, the Rockland County Department of Health’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) is raising awareness about the dangers of lead exposure.
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October 16, 2025
PrEP Yourself: Stay Ahead of HIV
The Rockland County Department of Health is proud to participate in PrEP Aware Week from October 19th through the 25th, dedicated to increasing public awareness about PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), who it’s for, and how to access it.
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October 3, 2025
Fire Prevention Week is October 5 - 11
The Rockland County Department of Health is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association, the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week™ for more than 100 years, to promote this year’s campaign, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.”
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October 1, 2025
Health Department Offers Additional Flu and MMR Clinics
The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) will offer seasonal flu (influenza virus) and measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccines at various community locations. The flu vaccine is available for individuals aged 6 months and older.