Flu season: your health is worth a shot

It’s that time of year again

Flu season will be here soon so now is the time to get vaccinated. Influenza (flu) is a serious disease caused by a virus and it can make you feel miserable! Fever, cough, shaking chills, body aches, and extreme weakn...

Winter Weather Safety

Winter storms are dangerous

Winter storms can bring extreme cold, heavy snows, freezing rain, ice, and high winds. They can:

• Cause hypothermia and frostbite,
• Make it unsafe to travel on roads and cause car accidents,
• Knock out heat, power, and communication s...

Back to School Vaccine Checklist

As summer is winding down, you may be thinking about what needs to get done before your child heads back to school. Do they need a new backpack? What activities are they going to participate in this coming school year?

It’s also important to reme...

Schuyler County’s Health Priorities Chosen by Community Members and Organizations

On April 10^th, 34 participants representing various organizations in Schuyler County helped to decide on the health priority areas to focus efforts on through 2021. This meeting was a part of the process that Schuyler County Public Health and Schuyler Hos...

Join us for a walk around Watkins Glen to celebrate National Walking Day!

Enjoy the spring weather and a mile walk with your neighbors during this event organized by HEAL Schuyler. The walk starts at 5:30 PM on April 24 at Seneca Harbor Park. We look forward to seeing you there!

Healthy Eating, Active Living (HEAL) Schuyler is m...

Protect Yourself from Ticks and Lyme!

What is Lyme disease and how is it spread?

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that is passed to humans and animals through the bite of infected ticks. In New York State, Lyme disease is spread by the blacklegged tick, otherwise known as the deer tick. S...

Not Vaccinated? No kisses!

What is Whooping Cough?

Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a serious illness that can make babies, children, teens, and adults sick. It is most dangerous for babies and can lead to hospitalization, and even death.

When someone first gets sick, it m...

Are you prepared?

Take control and prepare yourself for emergency threats by planning ahead and following these 3 easy steps!

1. Make A Plan
2. Get A Kit
3. Know The Threats

For examples of what you should include in your kit and more tips on how to be prepared for emergencies visit: h...

Priority Setting Meeting for Schuyler County

Flu Prevention

It’s that time of year again

Influenza (flu) is a serious disease caused by a virus and it can make you feel miserable! Fever, cough, shaking chills, body aches, and extreme weakness are common symptoms. You can catch the flu from people who coug...

National Influenza Vaccination Week: It's not too late

It’s that time of year again

As family and friends are gathering for the holidays, flu activity is increasing. This National Influenza Vaccination Week, remember to get a flu vaccine now if you have not gotten vaccinated yet this season. Influenz...

See the Signs, Save a Life

How can you tell if a loved one is misusing prescription pain relievers or using heroin? There are signs you can look for and ways to get a loved one help before it is too late. The New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) launched a new campaign to...

Flu season: your health is worth a shot

It’s that time of year again

Flu season will be here soon so now is the time to get vaccinated. Influenza (flu) is a serious disease caused by a virus and it can make you feel miserable! Fever, cough, shaking chills, body aches, and extreme weakn...

Your input is needed!

Wear Pink on October 25 for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women in New York State. Each year, approximately 15,000 women in NYS are newly diagnosed with breast cancer and approximately 2,600 women die from the...

National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) is an annual observance to raise awareness of the dangers of lead and how lead poisoning can be prevented. National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week 2018 takes place October 21-27. Protect your child from lead...

No Cost Well Water Testing Available to Residents of Montour and Hector

Well water testing is available at NO COST to residents of the towns of Montour and Hector that were impacted by the recent flooding. Well water testing checks for a variety of contaminants like bacteria and metals that could make you or your family sick....

Steps to Take to Prevent Falls

Steps to take to prevent falls:

• Stay physically active. Using an exercise program that is right for you can help make you stronger and more flexible.
• Have your eyes and hearing tested. Small changes in your hearing and eyesight can cause you to fall. If you...

Strong Kids, Safe Kids at Schuyler Family Fit Fest

September 29, 201810:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.Montour Falls Carnival Grounds • Route 224 • Montour Falls, NY

The Cayuga Health System (Schuyler Hospital and Cayuga Medical Center), Schuyler County Public Health, and Strong Kids, Safe Kids have pa...

We need your input!

There is a very important health-related survey going on across our 9-county region and we need your input. This survey is designed to listen to our community through the stories of our residents. Your experiences and ideas will help us to understand and ...

Cleaning Up Mold After Flooding

If your home experienced moisture or water damage during the recent flooding, it may be at risk for mold growth. Use the following information from Schuyler County Public Health to make sure you are safely removing mold from your home.Water damage can pro...

12 Months. 177 Pounds.

12 Months. 177 Pounds.

Did you know there is a program available to Schuyler County residents that can help them lose weight and keep it off? The program, offered by Schuyler County Public Health and their community partners, helps community members lose w...

Do You Have a Preteen or Teen? Protect Their Future With Vaccines

Taking your Preteen or Teen to their sports physical, making sure they eat healthy and get plenty of sleep…you know these are crucial to your child’s health. Schuyler County Public Health would also like you to know your preteens and ...

Make Sure Your Well Doesn’t Make You Sick

Is your well water safe? Schuyler County Public Health wants community members to check on their wells and septic systems to make sure they didn’t get damaged in the latest flooding. If your water comes from a well, make sure it is safe to use a...

Photo contest is seeking to capture what HEALs Schuyler County

The Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Schuyler group is having a photo contest for amateur and professional photographers to catch the creative ways in which people HEAL in Schuyler County. Watkins Glen was just voted ‘10 Best Small Town for A...

A Healthy Start: Pregnancy and Vaccines

During pregnancy, you often think about baby names, nursery colors and prenatal vitamins, but you should also think about vaccines. Vaccines during pregnancy not only protect you against diseases, but you also pass some protection to your baby that will l...

Safety Tips for After Flooding

With recent flooding, Schuyler County Public Health wants to provide the community with tips to help them and their family stay safe and healthy. Flooding can damage and contaminate wells. If your water comes from a well, make sure it is safe to use and d...

2017 Annual Report is now available!

Schuyler County Public Health's Annual Report for 2017 is now available. Check out the report for more information about our programs and services, what we accomplished in 2017, and our goals for 2018.

Free presentation on strengthening communication in children with autism spectrum disorder

This conference will focus on the different types of communication systems, including AAC (Augmentative Alternative Communication), PECS (Picture Exchange Communication Systems), Sign Language and Scrolling (Producing All Signs), and Apps for iPad. The pr...

National Infant Immunization Week

April 21 through 28 is National Infant Immunization Week this year! National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is an annual observance to promote the benefits of immunizations and to improve the health of children.

Did you know?

• Through immunizations we can n...

Parents' Corner: Taking Care of Yourself

Join us at Schuyler Parents’ Corner for a fun and interactive class to help find rest and renewed energy through parenting! Class will be taught by local yoga instructor and owner of Selah Studio’s Yoga & Music Instruction, Susan S...

Community Baby Shower

Community Baby Shower on Saturday, April 14, 2018 from 1 PM to 3:30 PM. Fun, games, and door prizes available. The baby shower will take place at the Chemung County Health Department in Elmira, NY.

Registration table will be at the front door, through the ...

Emergency DRILL next Tuesday, April 10, in Schuyler County

Please read to the bottom of this page to learn more about the drill and to view the Vaccine Information Sheet.

Click here to preregister for the DRILL

April 6, 2018 - Schuyler County Public Health’s emergency DRILL is next Tuesday, April 10, from...

Parents' Corner: Free Class on Safely Lifting and Carrying Kids

Looking for painless parenting? Join us March 16th from 10AM-11AM at the Family Play and Resource Center for a free, interactive class on safely lifting and carrying kids. This class, taught by local physical therapist Dr. Amanda Smith-Socaris, PT, DPT, O...