Columbia County Department of Health

06/17/2026

Emergency Management Training - Sept 30th

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

Recall involves Alfredo sauce made with potentially contaminated ingredient.

06/17/2026

It's Home Safety Month! Button batteries can be found in everyday items, but they pose serious risks to young children if swallowed. Here are some tips to remember to keep your kids safe around button batteries:

• Keep coin lithium battery-controlled devices out of sight and reach of children.

• Keep loose batteries locked away, or place a piece of duct tape over the controller to prevent small children from accessing the battery.

• Share this life-saving information with caregivers, friends, family members and sitters. It only takes a minute and it could save a life.

🔗 See our full list of tips here: https://www.safekids.org/safetytips/field_risks/batteries

06/17/2026

There is an opportunity to attend a FREE Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Training sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in partnership with Region 2 PEHSU and presented by Flatley Read.

This valuable training is designed for contractors, maintenance professionals, property managers, and anyone involved in renovation activities where lead-safe work practices are essential and required.

Training Details

📅 Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: 4 Washington Square, Greenwich, NY 12834

During this training, participants will gain important knowledge about EPA RRP requirements and lead-safe work practices to help protect workers, families, and communities from lead exposure hazards.

Registration is FREE, but space may be limited.

Register today at: https://flatleyread.com/training/

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

If you are outside, especially for a long time, and the HeatRisk is red or above, you can:
• Stay in the shade as much as possible.
• Take breaks when you can.

Find your HeatRisk: https://bit.ly/3We99ss

06/16/2026

Registration is now open for Breaking Ni****ne’s Grip: A Two-Part Series for Providers. This upcoming webinar series is designed for healthcare providers working with adolescents who v**e or use ni****ne pouches, with a focus on early identification, counseling, and treatment of youth ni****ne use. The series is free, and while it is geared toward healthcare providers, all are welcome to attend.

Participants may register for one session or attend both sessions for a more comprehensive learning experience. The series will be held from 12:00–1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8 and Wednesday, July 15.

Part 1: A Framework for Providers will cover youth ni****ne trends, screening and assessment, validated dependence tools, counseling strategies, and the provider’s role in early intervention using local supports and AAP resources.
Part 2: Pharmacotherapy for Youth To***co & Ni****ne Cessation will focus on evidence-based pharmacotherapy for adolescent ni****ne cessation, safety considerations, treatment options, and case-based strategies for shared decision-making and follow-up.
Please help share this opportunity with your partners and networks.

Registration links:

Part 1: https://albanymed.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=1&EID=22530
Part 2: https://albanymed.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=1&EID=22615

06/15/2026

Still spots available for the clinic this Wednesday, 6/17

The Columbia County Department of Health will be having a FREE drive-thru rabies clinic on Wednesday, June 17th from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at the Columbia County Fairgrounds (182 Hudson Ave, Chatham, NY 12037).

This clinic is for cats, dogs and ferrets at least 3 months of age. Donations are not required but will be accepted and appreciated to help offset the cost of the vaccine. Animal breeders MUST use their own Veterinarian for rabies vaccines.

Pre-registration is required. Please register in advance by using the link below, or scan the QR code on the attached flyer. Alternatively, you can call the Columbia County Department of Health at (518) 828-3358.

Registration Link: https://apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties?OpID=52B892BCF0F103B6E0631403580AEF0C

Please bring proof of prior rabies vaccine with you on the day of the clinic. This will ensure that you get a proper expiration date for the animal.