Broome County Health Department

01/29/2026

As a grandparent or other caregiver raising children whose parents cannot, you can apply for WIC benefits for children up to age 5 in your care!
With WIC, you’ll have access to healthy foods, nutrition counseling, healthcare referrals, and more! Find a WIC clinic near you at www.signupwic.com

01/28/2026

Are you prepared in case of an emergency?

Check out this FREE training opportunity hosted by Broome County Office of Emergency Services to learn how you and your family can take steps to be prepared.

This training course will provide an introduction to responding to a natural or man-made disaster. Participants will be advised on how to properly prepare for any disaster, including developing a family emergency plan and stocking up on emergency supplies.

Was being more prepared on your bucket list this year? Well, don’t miss out on this great training!

Broome County Office of Emergency Services is hosting a New York State Citizen’s Preparedness Corps Training that is OPEN and FREE to the public!

🟩WHAT: With severe weather events becoming more frequent and more extreme, it is more important than ever that New Yorkers are prepared for disasters. The NY Citizen Preparedness Training Program teaches residents to have the tools and resources to prepare for any type of disaster, respond accordingly and recover as quickly as possible to pre-disaster conditions. This training course will provide an introduction to responding to a natural or man-made disaster. Participants will be advised on how to properly prepare for any disaster, including developing a family emergency plan and stocking up on emergency supplies.

🟩WHEN: Monday, March 9th, 2026 at 6:00PM

🟩WHERE: Broome County Public Library Decker Room, 185 Court Street Binghamton, NY 13901

🟩How to Sign up: https://pspapps.dhses.ny.gov/CitizenPreparednessCorps/views/registrant/add.xhtml?lang=en&eventId=595

🟩Each family that registers will receive one Preparedness kit (pictured on the flyer)!

01/28/2026

Our Healthy neighborhood program helps residents live in healthy homes. On a visit, we helped Dak who had moved into his first apartment be safe for his daughter. We helped safety proof the home, provide education on lead poisoning prevention and tenant resources.

With our visit he was able to get cleaning supplies and items to baby proof his home, like baby gates.

Sign up for a free visit with our Healthy neighborhood program : https://www.broomecountyny.gov/eh/healthyhomes

01/27/2026

Broome County saw a decrease in both flu cases and flu-related hospitalizations for the week ending 01/17/2026. A total of 194 flu cases were reported during this period, with 31 flu-related hospitalizations.

It is never too late for both children and adults to get their annual flu vaccine at their doctor's office or local pharmacy. 👍

Respiratory Illness Prevention Strategies
https://health.ny.gov/.../communicable/respiratory_viruses/

Click the link to view the NYS Weekly Respiratory Report https://www.health.ny.gov/.../com.../influenza/surveillance/

01/27/2026

We’re happy to help spread the word about this new Local Community Resource Guide from the Broome County Public Defender’s Office and Binghamton University Social Work interns. This guide connects individuals and families to important local resources—including housing, food, healthcare, and mental health supports. Please share with anyone who may find it helpful.

The Broome County Public Defender’s Office, with the help of our Binghamton University Social Work interns, has created a Local Community Resource Guide! 🌟

This guide connects individuals and families to essential community services and supports. It’s available both in our office and by scanning the QR code below.

📘 Stop by or scan to explore resources related to housing, food, healthcare, mental health, and more!

01/27/2026

Soup is a great way to pack in veggies and stretch your budget! 🍜Plus, it’s a great way to use WIC-approved vegetables, beans, and grains 🫘
Check out this short tomato soup and grilled cheese recipe video using WIC-approved foods: https://www.tiktok.com//video/7107753862005624106?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

01/27/2026

Make sure to clear your vents and exhaust from the storm.

❄️⚠️ Carbon Monoxide Warning ⚠️❄️

Snow and ice can block vents and exhaust pipes, causing dangerous carbon monoxide to build up inside your home.

🚫 Never use generators, grills, or gas stoves indoors or in garages.
🧹 Clear snow from vents, chimneys, and exhaust pipes.
🔋 Check smoke & CO detector batteries.
🤕 Headache, dizziness, and nausea can be signs of CO poisoning.

Carbon monoxide is invisible and odorless. Prevention saves lives.

📞 Poison Help 1-800-222-1222

01/27/2026

If you're looking for a sign to get your flu or COVID-19 shot before the Super Bowl: THIS IS YOUR SIGN.

We see an increase in diseases like flu, COVID, and even common colds whenever there are events that bring people together. Do what you can to make sure it's not your event! Cover coughs and sneezes, wash your hands, get your vaccines, and stay home if you're sick!

(Because who wants to be remembered as the guy that sneezed in the chicken wing dip???)

01/26/2026

How do we know Broome County Health Department staff are the greatest? Because when they see a job that needs doing, they just get it done!

As staff arrived today, they joined a spontaneous shoveling party to dig out the work cars so everyone could get to their meetings, site visits, and inspections! Team work makes the public health dream work! ❄

Shoveling snow is tough but working together makes it easier! Remember to take frequent breaks, drink plenty of water, and dress in warm layers!

Click here for more winter safety tips: https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/emergency/weather/cold/

01/26/2026

Visit our STI clinic for testing and treatment. Every Tuesday 8:30 AM-4:00 PM. Call 607-778-2839 to make an appointment. Walk-ins are available upon availability.
Visit: https://www.gobroomecounty.com/hd/clinics-and-screenings for more information.

01/25/2026

Radon is invisible and odorless. Testing your home is the only way to know if you're being exposed to high levels of . Learn about Lauren's experience testing her home and installing a radon reduction system: https://bit.ly/3PaFDiL

We offer free radon test kits when you do a home visit with our Healthy Neighborhood program. Sign up for a visit here: https://www.broomecountyny.gov/eh/healthyhomes

01/25/2026

Due to the current storm, Broome County will delay the opening of all County offices tomorrow. All offices will open at 12:00 PM (noon).

WIC appointments from 8-12 will be canceled. We will contact impacted appointments to reschedule.

Additional details can be found here: https://www.broomecountyny.gov/weather_emergency?fbclid=IwdGRjcAPjeuxjbGNrA-N65WV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHrnBqUlKvXcqC_suyVNtn47Rba9af2NyCd-hbI7oYpaNi2Z-BtpWv4CnMuWG_aem_RI61xwCMyZeCLpj4tXHyIg