Saratoga County Department of Health

11/14/2025

🗣️ If you live, work, or go to school in Saratoga County, we want to hear from you!

📝 Your input is important to us as we work to improve the health of all people who live in Saratoga County.

🖇️ Please complete our Community Health Survey at www.SaratogaCountyNY.Gov/Health.

📌 The survey closes on 12/12/2025.

11/13/2025

🌟 Today is World Kindness Day – a reminder that even the smallest act of kindness can make a world of difference.

💗 You never know what someone may be going through. Be kind, always!

📞 If your or someone you know is struggling, you’re not alone. Help is just a call or text away: The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7, free, and confidential.

📌 For more information, please visit: https://988lifeline.org/get-help/.

11/12/2025

Come join our team!

💼The Saratoga County Department of Health is looking for a Public Health Engineer to join their team. As a Public Health Engineer III, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining and promoting a healthy environment for everyone.
📲👉 For further details and to submit your application, please visit our website: https://loom.ly/TKxAT94

11/06/2025

⚠️ Lead is extremely harmful to everyone, but people who can get pregnant and children are at highest risk.

🦌 This hunting season, consider lead ammunition alternatives. Studies show that lead bullets shatter into small pieces upon impact and may contaminate meat. These pieces can be too small to detect by sight, feel, or even when eating.

📌 To learn more about how to minimize lead exposure and keep your family safe, please visit: https://loom.ly/fuQzHD0.

11/04/2025

🗣️ November is Diabetes Awareness Month.

👥 Diabetes is a leading cause of death in the United States affecting millions of individuals every day.

🧩 Diabetes is one of the many conditions included in the Children & Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Program. The CYSHCN Program seeks to improve the system of care for children and youth with special health care needs from birth to 21 years of age and their families.

🖇️ To submit a CYSHCN referral, please visit: www.saratogacountyny.gov/children.

10/30/2025

🎃This Halloween, follow the poison prevention tips (on the graphic) for a safe and enjoyable day for all!

📞If you have any questions or suspect an accidental poisoning, call the Upstate New York Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222 (available 24/7, 365 days).

10/28/2025

💤October is SIDS Awareness Month - a time to remind parents and caregivers to follow safe sleep practices to help prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

👶Most SIDS deaths occur between 2-4 months, often linked to unsafe sleep environments.

🛏️Reduce the risk by following these safe sleep tips:
🔹Always place your baby on their back to sleep, including naps.
🔹Use a flat, firm mattress with a fitted sheet in a crib or bassinet.
🔹Keep the baby's sleep space in your room for at least the first six months.
🔹Avoid blankets, pillows, bumpers, and soft toys.
🔹Keep you baby's head uncovered and avoid overheating.

📊Families in Saratoga County can explore the Family Health Dashboard for local infant and maternal health data, resources, and support programs. To view the dashboard, please visit: www.saratogacountyny.gov/data.

10/27/2025

⁉️Did you know that New York State is home to nine species of bats? Six hibernate in caves and mines, while three migrate south for the winter. In the fall, bats eat up to their body weight in insects to build fat for hibernation or migration, and they gather in large numbers to mate during the seasonal event called the “fall swarm.”

🦇Because bats are crucial for the ecosystem, it’s important to observe them from a safe distance. Bats can carry rabies, so never handle them with bare hands. If you find one in your home, contact your local health department for guidance.

📌To learn more about rabies prevention and what to do if you encounter a bat, please visit: https://loom.ly/RaUMBic.

10/24/2025

🗓️The DEA Drug Take Back Day is this Saturday, 10/25, from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM.

🚯Proper disposal of medications (and syringes) ensures that they are not accidentally touched, ingested, or misused.

💊If unable to make a semi-annual Drug Take Back Day, at-home pouches (like Deterra Drug Deactivation System) allow for safe disposal of liquids, pills, and/or patches that are unwanted, unused, or expired.

📌To find participating Drug Take Back Day locations across Saratoga County, please visit: https://www.dea.gov/takebackday.

📌For more information on medication and sharps disposal, please visit: https://www.saratogacountyny.gov/.../medication-disposal/.

10/23/2025

Save The Date - International Survivors of Su***de Loss Day!

Time: 12pm - 3pm
Date: November, 22, 2025
Location: Saratoga Senior Center at Saratoga Regional YMCA at 290 West Ave in Saratoga Springs, NY

Use the QR Code to register.
Thank you Saratoga County NY Government & American Foundation for Su***de Prevention!

10/21/2025

🗣️This week is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week!

🎨Young children are most vulnerable to lead poisoning, which can cause serious and lasting health problems.

🩸Since lead poisoning often shows no symptoms, the only way to know is through a blood test. If your child is younger than 6 years of age, talk to your healthcare provider about getting a blood lead test.

📌To learn more about the risks of childhood lead poisoning and how to prevent it, please visit: www.saratogacountyny.gov/lead.

10/20/2025

We're seeking a Public Health Engineer to join our team at Saratoga County! As a Public Health Engineer III, you'll contribute significantly to fostering and sustaining a healthy environment. We offer excellent benefits, health insurance, NYS Retirement enrollment, and a competitive salary. Ready to make an impact? Apply today on our website: www.saratogacountyny.gov/departments/human-resources/