What You Need to Know
News
- May 20, 2025: New York State Department of Health Honors Fallen Emergency Medical Providers at EMS Memorial Ceremony
- May 20, 2025: Governor Hochul Announces Dramatic Decline in Overdose Deaths in New York State
- May 19, 2025: Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on the Impact of House Republican Budget Bill to New York State’s Health Care Economy
- May 19, 2025: CDPAP Update: State Department of Health Provides Data on Number of Consumers and Personal Assistants Registered With Statewide Fiscal Intermediary Ahead of June 6 Deadline
- May 19, 2025: Media Advisory: EMS Memorial Dedication Ceremony Will Honor EMS Professionals Who Lost Their Lives in the Line of Duty
- May 16, 2025: New York State Department of Health Recognizes May As Hepatitis Awareness Month
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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.
