What You Need to Know
News
- January 29, 2026: New York State and New York City Health Departments Endorse 2026 American Academy of Pediatrics Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule
- January 27, 2026: Governor Hochul Launches Student Loan Repayment Program to Expand Health Care Access for Medicaid Members
- January 26, 2026: Governor Hochul Announces Construction Underway for New $1.7 Billion Public Health Laboratory
- January 26, 2026: Bolstering Biotechnology in New York State: Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $3 Million Renovation for State University of New York Upstate Medical Center’s CNY Biotech Accelerator in Syracuse
- January 23, 2026: Statement from State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald on Impact to New York State Regarding Exit from World Health Organization
- January 22, 2026: Governor Hochul Announces $288 Million to Make Local Water Infrastructure Projects Affordable Across New York State
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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.
