Greene County Public Health Department

06/22/2026

The registration link is out for our next clinic on August 12th:
https://apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties?DateID=54D8D46730B5305BE0631403580AB091

No July clinic as we will be at the Greene County Youth Fair.

06/18/2026

Severe thunderstorms are impacting several areas of the state today into this evening.
Be prepared by following these thunderstorm safety tips and by texting your county or borough to 333111 for real-time emergency & weather alerts.
🔗 More safety tips: dhses.ny.gov/thunderstorm

Severe thunderstorms are impacting several areas of the state today into this evening.

Be prepared by following these thunderstorm safety tips and by texting your county or borough to 333111 for real-time emergency & weather alerts.

🔗 More safety tips: dhses.ny.gov/thunderstorm

06/18/2026

Whenever possible, follow this advice to ensure that your food is safe after flood:
🥩 Separate raw and cooked food
🧊 Do not leave cooked food outside the refrigerator for more than 2 hours
🫗 Throw away perishable and cooked foods that have not been refrigerated properly due to power outages
🥦 Plan when to eat different types of food – for example, eat perishable food first
🧫 Avoid eating food that shows signs of spoilage or has come in contact with contaminated water
🥤 Keep clean and use boiled or bottled water for drinking and cooking, whenever possible

Whenever possible, follow this advice to ensure that your food is safe after flood:

🥩 Separate raw and cooked food
🧊 Do not leave cooked food outside the refrigerator for more than 2 hours
🫗 Throw away perishable and cooked foods that have not been refrigerated properly due to power outages
🥦 Plan when to eat different types of food – for example, eat perishable food first
🧫 Avoid eating food that shows signs of spoilage or has come in contact with contaminated water
🥤 Keep clean and use boiled or bottled water for drinking and cooking, whenever possible

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

If you spot any of these stroke signs, consider it a red card. Stop everything and call 911. There’s no extra time when it comes to stroke -- every second counts. Recognizing the warning signs and getting help quickly can make all the difference in the world. Know B.E. F.A.S.T.

06/18/2026

Fluoride, a mineral that occurs naturally in many foods and water, helps prevent tooth decay.
Fluoride reverses early decay and remineralizes your tooth enamel. While fluoride can be harmful in large quantities, it’s difficult to reach toxic levels due to the low amount of fluoride in over-the-counter products like toothpastes and mouth rinses.

06/17/2026

If you or someone you know are in crisis, help and support are available - call 9-8-8: National Su***de and Crisis Lifeline – available in English and Spanish.
Seeking help is not a sign of weakness, it's a signal of strength.

If you or someone you know are in crisis, help and support are available - call 9-8-8: National Su***de and Crisis Lifeline – available in English and Spanish.

Seeking help is not a sign of weakness, it's a signal of strength.

06/17/2026

E-Bikes are popular for people of all ages - let's make HELMETS popular for people of all ages too!

06/17/2026

Looking to plan a large gathering in Greene County this summer? Reach out to our Environment District Office at:

28 Hill Street, Suite 201, Oneonta 13820
(607) 432-3911
[email protected]

06/17/2026

A Public Function is:
Any large event of 5,000 people or more.

A Mass Gathering also requires a permit and is any event that is:
Likely to attract 5,000 people or more and;
Continues for 24 hours or more but does not include a temporary residence already under permit.