Seneca County Health Department

It is National Public Health week 2026 - April 6–12 Ever wonder what Public Health actually does? 🍎 It’s more than just doctor visits! Our mission in public health is to protect and improve the health of everyone in our community. #NPHW #PublicHealth #ReadySetAction #NPHW2026

⚠️ PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT: Dinosaur Chicken Nuggets The USDA has issued an alert for Great Value Fully Cooked Dino Shaped Chicken Breast Nuggets due to unsafe levels of lead. Consumers can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854)

Flood Alert: Is Your Well Water Safe? If your private well has been flooded, visit: • NY Health Well Disinfection Guide: health.ny.gov/environmental/… • Seneca County Well Flood Recovery: senecacountyhealthny.gov/wp-content/upl… #WaterSafety #FloodRecovery #PublicHealth #WellWater #SenecaCounty

🚨 FLOOD SAFETY ALERT 🌊 Flood levels change fast. Don’t wait until it’s too late. TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN: Never drive or walk through flood waters. TRAPPED? Move to the highest point possible and call 911. Text 3-3-3-1-1-1 For Emergency and Weather Alerts

***TRAINING OPPORTUNITY*** When students cannot attend school or an appropriate program is unavailable, tutoring is often the only means of access to education. Click the following link to register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

ProRider Recalls Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Head Injury. ProRider helmets were distributed from 2020 to 2023 by the Seneca County Health Department. We no longer distribute or stock these helmets. Questions? Contact 315-539-1920

Join Us for Our First Breastfeeding Basics Class of 2026! Open to all expecting mothers. FREE gifts for attending the class. When: April 8th Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM To register, please call (315) 539-1920 or sign up online here: forms.cloud.microsoft/g/kiDtbK8LcC

Seneca County Health Department offers free, confidential STI testing and treatment through our trusted community partners. For more information visit: senecacountyhealthdepartment.com/public-health/…

Join Us for Our First Breastfeeding Basics Class of 2026! This complimentary class is available to all expecting mothers, including those from outside Seneca County! April 8th 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM To register, please call (315) 539-1920 or online here: forms.cloud.microsoft/g/kiDtbK8LcC

Today is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day! Women are less likely to be screened for #HIV partly due to the perception of risk. Today, we are sharing resources from the Office on Women’s Health to educate women & girls about HIV. #NWGHAAD womenshealth.gov/nwghaad/resour…

March 4th is International HPV Awareness Day - The HPV vaccine is safe and effective at preventing more than 90% of HPV-related cancers. Beginning at age 9, both boys and girls can receive the HPV vaccine for long-lasting protection. Learn more at: askabouthpv.org

***RECALL WARNING*** TheKiddoSpace has issued two recalls for the following products: cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/T… cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/T…

Syphilis is a STI that can cause serious health problems without proper treatment. Infection develops in stages, with each stage having different signs and symptoms. For additional information, go to our website: senecacountyhealthny.gov/public-health/…

National Cancer Prevention Month is a time to raise awareness about the importance of vaccinations & other cancer prevention strategies. The Hepatitis B vaccine was the first vaccine that could prevent cancer! Learn more about Hepatitis B vaccination here: healthychildren.org/English/safety…

February is Prenatal Infection Prevention Month! Vaccines like Tdap, flu, RSV, and COVID-19 help prevent serious infections during pregnancy & provide newborns with early protection. A healthy pregnancy starts with prevention! Learn more here: nfid.org/immunization/v…

2026 Rabies Vaccination Clinic Schedule The Seneca County Health Department will host 4 FREE rabies vaccination clinics in 2026. Online registration is now open for each clinic! Register your pets here: senecacountyhealthny.gov/documents/form…

Using condoms correctly can prevent the spread of STIs including HIV and hepatitis. Condoms can also protect against other diseases transmitted through sex, including Zika and Ebola viruses, and pregnancy. For additional information, go to our website: senecacountyhealthny.gov/public-health/…

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Safe Harbors of The Finger Lakes, Inc. will be holding a Domestic Violence Workshop on February 23rd. This workshop will be conducted by a Spanish-speaking facilitator. To register, you can call 315-781-1093 or visiting: forms.office.com/Pages/Response…