Saratoga County Department of Health

03/16/2026

⚠️ National Poison Prevention Week is recognized each March and represents a time to raise awareness of poison prevention and safety.

☎️ For questions about medications, cleaning products, insect bites, food poisoning, exposures, and so much more, you can call the Upstate New York Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222.

📊 For local data and resources surrounding poison prevention, please visit: www.saratogacountyny.gov/data

03/12/2026

🗣️ This National Kidney Month, learn how vaccines can help protect people living with kidney disease.

💉 Chronic kidney disease, dialysis, kidney transplant, and other conditions that affect the immune system can increase the risk of serious infections. Staying up to date on recommended vaccines is one of the best ways to reduce your risk.

👥 Talk with a trusted healthcare professional about which vaccines are right for you, or contact the Saratoga County Department of Health which offers an Immunization Clinic for those without insurance or access to vaccines through a primary care or pharmacy. Appointments are required.

☎️ To schedule an appointment, call 518-584-7460 ext. 8599.

03/10/2026

🍇 This National Nutrition Month, learn about how healthy eating can help protect children from lead exposure.

⁉️ Did you know foods rich in iron, calcium, and Vitamin C can help reduce the impact of lead exposure?

🔹Iron – Protects from the harmful effects of lead
🔹Calcium – Makes it hard for lead to enter the body
🔹Vitamin C – Helps the body absorb iron and calcium better

📌 To find out more about how nutrition supports lead poisoning prevention and learn simple ways to limit exposure in your home, please visit: https://loom.ly/LVLd6J4

03/06/2026

🖤 On March 6, families and loved ones across the United States recognize and remember the lives lost to overdose. This day has become known as Black Balloon Day.

🫶 Today represents a time to remember those lost to overdose and to honor the families and communities affected by substance use disorder. This day raises awareness, reduces stigma, and highlights the importance of prevention, treatment, and recovery.

📊 For local data and resources regarding substance use, please visit: www.saratogacountyny.gov/data

02/26/2026

🩷 During Cancer Prevention Month, learn about a simple step that can help reduce cancer risk.

🧬Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common virus that can cause several kinds of cancer.

💉 The HPV vaccination helps protect against six types of cancer and is recommended early in life to protect children long before they’re ever exposed to the virus. When given between ages 9-12, the HPV vaccine can prevent more than 90% of HPV-related cancers, including most cervical cancers.

📆 SCDOH offers FREE HPV vaccine through its confidential Sexual Health Clinic. Appointments are required and can be made by calling 518-584-7460 ext. 8597.

📌 Learn more at: https://loom.ly/kWQShog

02/25/2026

‼️ Happening tomorrow 2/26/26 from 6:00 PM-7:00 PM at the Ballston Spa Public Library (21 Milton Ave. Ballston Spa, NY 12020).

🗣️ SCDOH and the Ballston Spa Public Library will be holding a FREE 60-minute Narcan presentation and distribution event.

📆 When: February 26th, 2026, 6:00PM-7:00PM
📍 Where: Ballston Spa Public Library (21 Milton Ave. Ballston Spa, NY 12020)

📝 Participants will view an in-depth presentation with background on opioids, overdose, and overdose response. Additionally, participants will be trained in how to recognize an opioid overdose and administer nasal Narcan. FREE Narcan kits will be provided.

📌 For more information, please visit: www.saratogacountyny.gov/narcan

02/24/2026

💪 When it comes to serious illnesses like RSV and flu, your child’s immune system may need a little extra support.

🤧 Immunizations help the body recognize and fight infections, reducing the risk of severe illness. Even healthy children can get very sick, especially during fall and winter and vaccination is one of the best ways to help protect them.

📌 For more information, please visit: https://loom.ly/nLQ6uD8

02/19/2026

🫶 February is International Boost Self-Esteem Month.

✨ Your worth is not defined by your mistakes, productivity, or others’ expectations. This month – and every month – we encourage you to practice self-compassion, celebrate your strengths, and ask for support when you need it.

💜 If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available:
▪️Reach out to Saratoga County Department of Mental Health (518-584-9030) for local support and resources.
▪️Call or text 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline - available 24/7, free, and confidential.

02/17/2026

🫶 It's National Condom Week.

⁉️ Did you know that regular STI testing paired with condom use work together to promote safer s*x?

📆 SCDOH is here to support your s*xual health by providing complimentary condoms, along with STI screening and treatment at its confidential Sexual Health Clinic. Appointments are required and can be made by calling 518-584-7460 ext. 8597.

02/13/2026

❣️ Welcoming a new baby into your family? Are you a parent, grandparent, or other caregiver? Ask your doctor if you need to catch up on your pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine.

💉 If you are a resident of Saratoga County in need of immunizations and struggling to navigate the healthcare system, Saratoga County Department of Health can help! We offer an immunization clinic, multiple times a month, by appointment only.

🤳 To schedule an appointment: call 518-584-7460 ext. 8599.

📌 For more information about pertussis, visit: https://loom.ly/3uIJuvI

02/11/2026

🫀 Every year, over 350,000 cardiac arrests happen outside of a hospital, with most happening at home. By giving someone CPR you can double or even triple their chances of survival.

📲 The Saratoga County Office of Emergency Management encourages residents to download PulsePoint, a life-saving mobile app that connects you to emergency situations in real-time. When someone nearby is experiencing a cardiac arrest, the app alerts CPR-trained citizens to jump into action and provide immediate help.

📍 To download the app, please visit: https://loom.ly/OPGGviQ

02/10/2026

🗣️ SCDOH and the Ballston Spa Public Library will be holding a FREE 60-minute Narcan presentation and distribution event.

📆 When: February 26th, 2026, 6:00PM-7:00PM
📍 Where: Ballston Spa Public Library (21 Milton Ave. Ballston Spa, NY 12020)

📝 Participants will view an in-depth presentation with background on opioids, overdose, and overdose response. Additionally, participants will be trained in how to recognize an opioid overdose and administer nasal Narcan. FREE Narcan kits will be provided.

📌 For more information, please visit: www.saratogacountyny.gov/narcan