Broome County Health Department

09/28/2026

Did you see our Traffic Safety team out and about last week?

As part of National Child Passenger Safety Week, they were busy with partners across the community promoting Safety.

09/28/2026

September 28th is National Family Day! 👩🏾‍🍼👶🏼👨🏽‍🍼National Family Day reminds us of the importance of building connections and creating long-lasting memories for all members of the family. 💟Spend time today connecting with your family and strengthening your bonds. Here are some ideas for celebrating with your loved ones:

🍴 Cook a meal together! Explore and spend time tasting a new recipe.
🃏 Play a game together. Whether it’s a board game or cards, have fun family game time!
🖼️ Explore family photos! Help your littles identify family members and memories by looking back at some of your favorite photos.

09/28/2026

Visit our STI clinic for testing and treatment. Every Tuesday 8:30 AM-4:00 PM. Call 607-778-2839 to make an appointment. Walk-ins are available upon availability.
Visit: https://www.gobroomecounty.com/hd/clinics-and-screenings for more information.

09/27/2026

Measles symptoms usually start 7 to 14 days after you touch the virus.

It spreads easily in the air, lingering in air and on surfaces up to 2 hours after an infected person leaves the room.

The best protection from Measles is the MMR vaccination. 💉 If you are not sure about your vaccine status, contact your doctor. BCHD offers vaccines for MMR for those who may have barriers to care.

Learn more about Measles locally: https://broomecountyny.gov/node/4021

09/27/2026

Nearly 25% of all survey respondents identified anxiety and stress as one of their top health concerns. While all sources of stress are different, some common themes across responders was lack of resources, personal financial situations, and lack of specialists in the area.

Not only are anxiety and stress a health outcome of concern, but the two were also identified as a factor that influences other variables affecting health such as housing stability, substance use disorder, su***de, and violence.

Our partners are prioritizing anxiety and stress by providing organizations, the community, and individuals with the tools, training, and education to tackle these concerns.

09/26/2026

Spending this first weekend of fall raking leaves? Our BCHD Sustainability Committee has some tips on how you can turn your leaves into healthy soil. It's even easier than food composting!

09/25/2026

Happy Fall, Y'all! 🍂 Our Employee Wellness Committee celebrated by leaving Cider Mill donuts and apple cider for staff in our breakroom. Employee wellness activities like these help boost morale, build a sense of community, and increase retention - meaning we do a better job at keeping Broome County residents healthy!

09/24/2026

September is National Preparedness Month!

Check out these tips from Broome County Office of Emergency Services to learn how you can be more prepared if an emergency occurs. If you have not already, download the Ready Broome app to have quick, reliable access to emergency alerts, preparedness resources, public safety information, and critical updates during emergencies. More information can be found at https://broomecountyny.gov/readybroome

Courtney Williams, of the Broome County Emergency Management team, said weather-related incidents are the most common emergencies residents face in the county. https://www.wbng.com/2026/09/24/broome-county-officials-urge-residents-use-emergency-preparedness-resources/

09/24/2026

Vitamin B9 (or folate/folic acid) is a critical nutrient for pregnancy and infancy! 🤰Vitamin B9 helps support cell growth for expecting and breastfeeding mothers and infants! 👶Here are some of the ways Vitamin B9 will aid you and your baby during pregnancy and postpartum:

🧬 Supports the formation of DNA, helping your baby’s development and growth!
🩸 Helps your body make healthy red blood cells.
🧠 Drastically reduces the likelihood of neurological defects for your baby.
Want more tips on nutritious eating during pregnancy and postpartum? Connect with a local WIC dietitian. We’re here to help you and your baby stay healthy and strong! 🫶www.signupwic.com/find-a-clinic

09/24/2026

🦷 TRUTH TOOTH THURSDAY 🦷

💡 Did you know your mouth can tell you a lot about your overall health?

Oral health isn’t separate from the rest of your body—it’s connected! 🫶

🦷 Gum disease and inflammation can affect more than just your teeth and gums.

❤️ Your heart: Oral bacteria and inflammation have been linked with cardiovascular health.

🩸 Diabetes: Diabetes and gum disease can affect each other, making good oral care especially important.

🫁 Your lungs: Bacteria from the mouth can be associated with respiratory infections, particularly in people who are already vulnerable.

🧠 Your overall well-being: Pain, infection, or untreated dental problems can make it harder to eat, sleep, work, and feel your best.

Brush twice a day. 🪥
Floss daily.
Keep up with regular dental visits. 🦷
And don’t ignore pain, swelling, bleeding, or other changes in your mouth.

Healthy mouth. Healthier you.