Joan H. Facelle, MD, MPH
 Commissioner of Health 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
2010
03/15/10 - Department of Health announces “Living Well” classes for residents with chronic illness
03/12/10 - If You’re 50 Or Older, Getting A Colorectal Cancer Test Could Save Your Life!
03/05/10 - Health Department reminds residents to protect against Lyme disease
02/19/10 - Toy products being recalled due to excessive lead levels
02/17/10 - Health Department announces February is Cancer Prevention Month
02/16/10 - County Announces H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Vaccine Clinic on Friday, February 19th
02/08/10 - Rockland County Department of Health warns residents a rabid cat and rabid raccoon were found in Clarkstown
02/08/10 - Toy products being recalled due to excessive lead levels
01/29/10 - County Announces H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Vaccine Clinic on Friday, February 5th
01/20/10 - Dept. of Health’s Physical Activity Challenge to kick-off at Knickerbocker Ice Festival this weekend
01/19/10 - Department of Health announces spring 2010 schedule of Matter of Balance classes for seniors
01/15/10 - County Announces H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Vaccine Clinic on Friday, January 22nd
01/13/10 - Health Department announces January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
01/12/10 - Cloth books being recalled due to excessive lead levels
01/07/10 - Toy products being recalled due to excessive lead levels
01/05/10 - Department of Health Announces National Influenza Vaccination Week January 10-16th
01/05/10 - January is Radon Action Month - Department of Health offers free Radon tests
2009
12/31/09 - County Announces H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Vaccine Clinic on Sunday, January 10th
12/23/09 - Immunization Coalition announces seasonal flu vaccine clinic scheduled in Rockland
12/17/09 - Health Department offers new series of free quit smoking classes to bring in the New Year
12/11/09 - County Announces H1N1 Vaccine Flu Clinic on Monday, Dec. 14th open to all Rockland residents 3 years old and up.
12/09/09 - County Announces H1N1 Flu Vaccine Clinic on Monday, Dec. 14th
12/07/09 - Immunization Coalition announces seasonal flu vaccine clinics scheduled in Rockland
12/02/09 - County Announces Seasonal Flu Vaccine Clinics Scheduled in Rockland
11/30/09 - County Announces H1N1 Vaccine Flu Clinic on Monday, Dec. 7th
11/19/09 - Department of Health Announces World AIDS Day Observance on Tuesday, December 1st
11/17/09 - County Announces First H1N1 Vaccine Flu Clinic on Friday, November 20th
11/12/09 - Young Artist Easel being recalled due to excessive lead levels
10/14/09 - Flu Vaccine Received, County Announces Seasonal Flu Vaccine Clinic Friday, October 16
10/08/09 - County Announces Limited Seasonal Flu Vaccine Available
10/06/09 - County Receives First 500 Doses of H1N1 Vaccine Targeted for Medical Workers
10/05/09 - County Department of Health announces October 25 - 31 National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
09/21/09 - County announces additional flu clinics scheduled in Rockland
09/11/09 - Rockland County Schedules First Seasonal Flu Clinic for Friday, Sept. 18th
09/10/09 - Department of Health announces National Turnoff Week September 20 - 26, 2009
09/09/09 - With students returning to school, Rockland County Department of Health provides strategies for preventing H1N1 flu
09/09/09 - Spaces still available in “Living Well” classes for residents with chronic illness
09/08/09 - Rockland County Department of Health warns residents a rabid cat was found in Stony Point
09/01/09 - Rockland County Readies for H1N1 Virus
08/25/09 - Department of Health announces fall 2009 schedule of Matter of Balance classes for seniors
08/19/09 - Rockland County Department of Health encourages residents to visit local Farmer’s markets for delicious and nutritious foods
08/13/09 - Department of Health announces Fall 2009 schedule of “Living Well” classes for residents with chronic illness
08/11/09 - August is National Immunization Awareness Month
08/04/09 - AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY ISSUED FOR TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2009
07/30/09 - Department of Health Announces World Breast Feeding Week, August 1- 7

07/28/09 - County Department Of Health Urges Residents to Protect Themselves Against Lyme Disease
07/24/09 - AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY ISSUED FOR SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2009
07/13/09 - Toy Products Being Recalled Due to Excessive Lead Levels
07/02/09 - Health Department announces July is UV Safety Month
06/25/09 - Rockland County Department of Health – Multistate Outbreak of E.coli
06/25/09 - Free or low-cost health insurance has been expanded to include all children
06/25/09 - Rockland County to Hold Rabies Clinic for Cats, Dogs and Ferrets
06/24/09 - Toy products being recalled due to excessive lead levels
06/05/09 - Rockland County Department of Health – H1N1 Flu Update 6/5/09
06/04/09 - Health Department announces Men’s Health Week
06/04/09 - Rockland County Department of Health – H1N1 Flu Update 6/4/09
06/01/09 - Rockland County Department of Health – H1N1 Flu Update 6/1/09
05/22/09 - Rockland County Department of Health – H1N1 Flu Update 5/22/09
05/20/09 - Rockland County Department of Health – H1N1 Flu Update 5/20/09
05/15/09 - May 20th is Employee Health & Fitness Day
05/11/09 - Free six-week program to help residents deal with chronic health problems will be offered at the JCC beginning on June 2nd
05/08/09 - May is National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month
05/07/09 - Rockland County Department of Health – H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) Update 5/7/09
05/07/09 - Department of Health Offers New Series of Classes to Help You Quit Smoking
05/06/09 - Rockland County Department of Health – H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) Update 5/6/09
05/05/09 - Department of Health announces May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month
05/05/09 - Health department announces National Women’s Health Week
05/04/09 - Dinosaur Play Sets being recalled due to excessive lead levels
05/04/09 - Department of Health Offers New Series of Classes to Help You Quit Smoking
05/04/09 - Rockland County Department of Health – H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) Update 5/4/09
05/01/09 - Rockland County Department of Health – H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) Update 5/1/09
05/01/09 - Department of Health Announces: Healthier Dining Restaurant Pocket Map Available free of charge
04/30/09 - Rockland County Department of Health – H1N1 (Swine Flu) Update 4/30/09
04/30/09 - May is Stroke Awareness Month
04/29/09 - Rockland County Department of Health – Swine Flu Update 4/29/09
04/28/09 - Rockland County Department of Health – Swine Flu Update 4/28/09
04/16/09 - Department of Health’s Steps to a Healthier Rockland unveils new website
04/15/09 - Rockland County Department of Health announces 2009 Mosquito Dunk and Fathead Minnow Giveaway to prevent West Nile Virus
04/15/09 - Department of Health announces National TV-Turnoff Week April 20-26, 2009
04/11/09 - Health Department announces April is National Cancer Control Month
04/09/09 - Free program to help residents deal with chronic health problems will be offered beginning next week
04/08/09 - April 6th-10th is National Public Health Week
04/08/09 - Rockland County to Hold Rabies Clinic for Cats, Dogs and Ferrets
03/20/09 - Health Department reminds residents to protect against Lyme disease
03/20/09 - Department of Health announces spring 2009 schedule of Matter of Balance classes for seniors
03/16/09 - The Monsey Community in Rockland County was Selected for National Health & Wellness Initiative
03/12/09 - Department of Health Helps Rocklanders Kick the Habit
03/12/09 - Children’s products being recalled due to excessive lead levels
02/10/09 - Health Department encourages residents to quit smoking for Valentine’s Day
02/06/09 - Health Department announces food taste tests at local food markets to highlight healthier choices
02/02/09 - Toy and jewelry products being recalled due to excessive lead levels
02/02/09 - Health Department announces February is Cancer Prevention Month
01/30/09 - Toy products being recalled due to excessive lead levels
01/21/09 - January is Radon Action Month, Department of Health offers FREE radon tests
01/21/09 - Department of Health offers tips to stay safe and warm this winter
01/16/09 - Department of Health announces winter-spring 2009 schedule of Matter of Balance classes for seniors
01/14/09 - Department of Health offers safety tips in extreme cold weather
01/14/09 - Health Department Urges Residents To Take Action To Prevent The Flu
01/08/09 - Department of Health offers free program to residents living with chronic diseases
01/06/09 - Health Department announces January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month