Joan H. Facelle, MD, MPH
 Commissioner of Health 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
09/03/08 - AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY ISSUED FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2008
08/21/08 - Department of Health seeks volunteers and agency representatives to become Leaders in Chronic Disease Self-Management Program
08/14/08 - Department Health announces fall schedule of Matter of Balance classes for seniors
08/11/08 - Department of Health reminds adults to stay current with vaccines
08/08/08 - Department Of Health Announces Free Or Low-Cost Health Insurance Has Been Expanded To Include More Children
07/31/08 - AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY ISSUED FOR THURSDAY, JULY 31, 2008
07/29/08 - AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY ISSUED FOR WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 2008
07/21/08 - Children’s Jewelry Being Recalled Due to Excessive Lead Levels
07/18/08 - AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY ISSUED FOR SATURDAY, JULY 19, 2008
07/18/08 - Department of Health Recommends Ways to Stay Safe During Heat Wave
07/18/08 - AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY ISSUED FOR FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2008
07/17/08 - AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY ISSUED FOR THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2008
07/16/08 - AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY ISSUED FOR WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2008
07/15/08 - Department of Health encourages residents to participate in ‘Walk & Roll’ exercise program at Palisades Center
07/08/08 - AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY ISSUED FOR TUESDAY, JULY 8, 2008
07/07/08 - County Receives National Recognition for Asthma Program
07/02/08 - Air Quality Health Advisory Issued For Thursday, July 3, 2008

07/01/08 - Department of Health Announces Schedule of Upcoming Matter of Balance Classes for Seniors
07/01/08 - Department of Health Offers Worksite Wellness Workshop for Employers in County

06/23/08 - Department of Health urges residents to quit smoking and save money

06/20/08 - Department of Health offers free program to residents living with chronic diseases

06/19/08 - Rockland County Department of Health announces National HIV Testing Day on June 27th

06/17/08 - Rockland County to Hold Rabies Clinic for Cats, Dogs and Ferrets
06/12/08 - County Department of Health Announces June is Men’s Health Month
06/12/08 - Department of Health to recognize Matter of Balance coaches at breakfast
06/12/08 - Department of Health invites residents to participate in ‘Walk & Roll’ exercise program at Palisades Center
06/10/08 - AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY ISSUED FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2008
06/05/08 - Department of Health promotes healthier milk choices during statewide campaign this summer
06/03/08 - Department of Health announces presentation on nutrition to be held Thursday in Suffern

05/08/08 - County Department of Health Announces National Women's Health Week May 11 – May 17, 2008

05/06/08 - Children’s products being recalled due to excessive lead levels
05/05/08 - Health Department warns against ticks during Lyme Disease Awareness Month
04/30/08 - Products being recalled due to excessive lead levels
04/28/08 - Products being recalled due to excessive lead levels
04/28/08 - Department of Health reminds residents of the Rockland County Kids in Cars Smoking Safety Act
04/23/08 - Health Department to conduct annual telephone survey on tobacco use in Rockland
04/18/08 - Department of Health announces National TV-Turnoff Week, April 21-27 2008
04/17/08 - Department of Health seeks volunteers to teach Matter of Balance classes
04/17/08 - Toy products being recalled due to excessive lead levels
04/14/08 - Children’s products being recalled due to excessive lead levels
04/09/08 - Health Department reminds residents to protect against Lyme disease
04/09/08 - April 7-13th is National Public Health Week
04/09/08 - Department of Health Alerts Residents of Possible Exposure to Measles
03/26/08 - Products being recalled due to excessive lead levels
03/26/08 - County Health Department Offers Quit Smoking Classes Starting this Spring
03/25/08 - Department of Health announces free signs available to create walking paths
03/25/08 - Toy products being recalled due to excessive lead levels
03/25/08 - Rockland County to Hold Rabies Clinic for Cats, Dogs and Ferrets
03/24/08 - County Health Department announces Healthy Price-Fix Menus available in many restaurants this March
03/20/08 - Products being recalled due to excessive lead levels
03/19/08 - Department of Health announces Lead Safe Practices Workshop
03/19/08 - Department of Health announces a supermarket tour to help residents make healthier choices
03/18/08 - Toy products being recalled due to excessive lead levels
03/17/08 - Department of Health’s Matter of Balance classes to start in April
03/11/08 - County Restaurants to Offer Healthier Children’s Menus
03/11/08 - Rockland County Department of Health announces new Walk & Roll program at Palisades Center Mall
03/03/08 - March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
02/26/08 - Children’s jewelry being recalled due to excessive lead levels
02/15/08 - Toy products being recalled due to excessive lead levels
02/14/08 - Department of Health offers tips to stay warm and safe this winter
02/08/08 - Department of Health announces Love Your Pet Day on February, 20th
02/06/08 - County Health Department announces healthy price-fix menus available in many restaurants this march
01/31/08 - Toy products being recalled due to excessive lead levels
01/28/08 - Free or Low-Cost Quality Health Insurance Is Available to Rockland Families (attached calendar)
01/28/08 - Toy products being recalled due to excessive lead levels
01/28/08 - Rockland County Department of Health urges residents to get tested during Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
01/24/08 - Toy products being recalled due to excessive lead levels
01/17/08 - Toy products being recalled due to excessive lead levels
01/16/08 - Rockland County Department of Health reminds residents of ways to prevent the flu
01/16/08 - Toy products being recalled due to excessive lead levels
01/14/08 - Product being recalled due to excessive lead levels
01/11/08 - Rockland County Department of Health Announces Training for TV –Turnoff Week
01/10/08 - County Health Department offers new series of Quit Smoking classes for 2008
01/10/08 - Department of Health’s Matter of Balance program seeks volunteers to lead classes this January
01/10/08 - Protect yourself against Lyme disease during winter months
01/04/08 - Toy products being recalled due to excessive lead levels

01/02/08 - Department of Health announces funding available to promote healthier living in Rockland worksites