Putnam County public health officials say there is one confirmed local case affecting a resident who contracted measles while abroad.
The Putnam County Health Department said humans who do not come into direct contact with sick animals are considered low risk for exposure.
"It required participation and collaboration from a lot of stakeholders," the county executive said at the ribbon-cutting.
If regulatory approval is given, it will be a network of 14,500 providers and more than 1,000 sites of care, including 28 hospitals.
Stabilization centers provide non-emergency assistance for children, adolescents and adults with various mental health needs.
Fall is the time for your annual flu shot.
On Overdose Awareness Day we see 4 counties in the region are above the national average, whereas 1 has the lowest rate of opioid ODs in NY
Get rid of all that standing water from the past two weeks to protect from mosquito bites and the illnesses the insects may carry.
Tick diseases are increasing in geographical spread and number of cases, said a local tick expert.
The notification came from Enbridge about the Algonquin Pipeline venting station in Southeast.
In 2022, there were blooms reported in 44 ponds, lakes and rivers in the Hudson Valley and a scientist warns this year could be worse.
The rankings provide a snapshot of a county's health — something that's appropriate as April 3-9 is National Public Health Week.
A newly renovated nursery has also opened.
In Putnam County, children are being hardest-hit, health officials warned.
Your best chance to get fit or lose a few pounds will come next month, but right now, there are savings to be had.
Maternity services at the hospital were temporarily suspended in March, and the center has been undergoing renovations since then.
The Putnam County Sheriff's Department will be a place to safely get rid of old or unused prescriptions and over-the-counter medications.
Major challenges include health problems rising in Putnam or that are worse in comparison to other counties.
Two are drive-thru clinics in Brewster, and one is on the west side of the county. All require pre-registration.
This seven-part, web-based series is complimentary and will be offered on Zoom the third Thursday of each month.
The continuing drought has created too high a risk of fire for the popular tourist destination, officials said.
County residents who are considered at risk are eligible for vaccination at sites nearby in Westchester.
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is updated every six months.
It will allow county officials to better understand the impacts the COVID-19 pandemic had on physical, mental, and social well-being.
Nuvance Health intends to begin recruiting a new team of physicians immediately, officials said Tuesday.
Here's how to participate Thursday.
Town of Southeast residents may obtain one free Covid-19 Test Kit from the Town Clerk's Office.
See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Putnam County and across NY.
The New York State coronavirus dashboard reported 69.9% of Putnam County's residents had completed the vaccination series as of Sunday.
Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Putnam County and across NY.
Coronavirus cases are headed downward in the county, but health officials are currently investigating eight clusters with 90 linked cases.
With hazardous weather possible Thursday morning, the sites will open at noon. Starting next week health officials will cut hours back.
As of Jan. 5, active cases in Putnam had risen 71 percent over the previous week.
Kits are due to be sent to seniors, veterans, first responders, and more, as the county has partnered with organizations and non-profits.
Therefore, county health officials are asking county residents who test positive to self-isolate and to notify their contacts.
Free rapid tests will be offered daily on a walk-in basis in Carmel and Philipstown; starting Jan. 3, time will be set aside for students.
The experts answer the most pressing questions about radiation therapy, including what it is and when it’s used.
The reasons why wearing two masks may be advised and which masks offer more protection.
As the rates of colorectal cancer in younger people continue to increase, being knowledgeable about this preventable disease is vital.
The luxurious and spacious private rooms feature soaking tubs and modern amenities at NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital.
Vaccinations have come a very long way since infectious diseases like smallpox and whooping cough were considered epidemics centuries ago.
Northwell Health wants to help you make sense of health care proxies, living wills and MOLST (Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment).
Survival has become reality for several types of cancer as researchers and clinicians have gained more information about the disease.
With a job that keeps you in your seat for most of the day, Dr. Stacey Rosen lists simple changes that can go a long way for good health.
With springtime finally in the air and pollen counts high, Northwell Health wants to help prepare you with the truths about allergy season.
​Dr. Christian Otto, Director of Teleoncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering, explains the benefits of telemedicine in patient care.