What You Need to Know
News
- March 27, 2025: New York State Department of Health Provides Update on Latest CDPAP Transition Progress
- March 26, 2025: Governor Hochul Announces New York State Landmarks to Be Lit Purple for International Purple Day in Honor of Epilepsy Awareness
- March 26, 2025: Statement From Governor Kathy Hochul on Sweeping Federal Cuts to Public Health, Mental Health, and Addiction Services
- March 24, 2025: CDPAP Update: State Department of Health Announces Plan to Protect Cdpap Consumers & Workers Who Register After April 1 Transition Deadline
- March 22, 2025: Protecting Reproductive Freedom: Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Expand Protections for Health Care Providers and Patients
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Local Health Departments
Local health departments (LHD) are leading the community response to COVID-19. They provide vaccinations, boosters, testing, and guidance on quarantine and isolation. They can tell you how to best care for yourself and your family if you test positive for COVID-19.
LHDs promote healthy behaviors and protect the public from health problems and hazards.
Do you:
- Need a rabies vaccine for your pet?
- Feel sick after eating at a restaurant?
- Need to report a potential health violation?
- Have questions about health or sanitary regulations?
- Want to attend a clinic to learn about child safety seats, Lyme disease, radon, or other health topics?
Contact your local health department for more information.
