St. Lawrence County Public Health Department

02/12/2026

Did you know cavities are contagious? Bacteria can be passed from parent to child when we share spoons or clean a pacifier with our own mouth. Keep your own smile healthy to protect theirs!

02/11/2026

This winter has been a cold one! ❄️

This is your reminder that moving is the best way to stay warm. A quick workout, a brisk walk, some stretching at home - it all adds up and keeps the momentum going.

Did you come into 2026 with all of your Humans Don't Hibernate challenges completed? If you hit that goal, we want to celebrate you! 🎉 Stop by our office on the second floor of the Human Services Building at 80 State Highway 310, Canton, to get your challenge completion keychain.

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02/11/2026

Did you know that there is an app that allows you to see real-time updates on all of the St. Lawrence County Public Transit routes? It's called Passio Go! Get all the information you need, right at your fingertips.

Visit www.slcnypublictransit.com for more information and www.pasiogo.com to download the app.






St. Lawrence County Public Health Department

02/11/2026

Who is ready to have some freezin' fun?

Join GardenShare at the Pine Street Arena on February 28 from 2-5pm for Freezin' for a Reason and help us raise money to support our ongoing programming in support of food security and our local food community!

Find more details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1421037649490579

02/11/2026

🦠 We all know we should replace our toothbrush every 3 months, but do you know why?

According to the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs, it’s not just about clean teeth. As bristles fray, they:

Lose efficiency: Frayed bristles can’t reach the tight spaces where plaque hides. A worn brush cleans 30% less effectively.

Trap bacteria: Worn brushes become a better breeding ground for germs and are harder to keep clean.

If the bristles look like a bad hair day, toss it! 🗑️✨

02/10/2026

February is recognized as American Heart Month. ❤️

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. but, many risk factors that cause heart disease are preventable by adapting a healthy lifestyle.

Supporting good heart and brain health early in life helps lower the risk for heart disease, stroke, and other major health problems later in life. The American Heart Association's Life's Essential 8 are the key measures for improving and maintaing cardiovascular health. For more information check out: https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/lifes-essential-8/healthy-habits-for-kids

02/09/2026

It’s National Toothache Day... the holiday nobody wants to celebrate! 🤕 A toothache is the #1 reason kids miss school. Don't wait for pain to visit the dentist—by then, the problem is already big.

02/09/2026

02/09/2026

Here are 6 tips to reduce lead in your drinking water. Lead can enter drinking water when lead plumbing, like pipes, fixtures, and faucets corrode, especially in homes built before 1986.

To learn more about lead in drinking water, visit the EPA website at: https://www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/basic-information-about-lead-drinking-water

02/08/2026

Did you know that 1 in 12 teens will experience physical dating violence? Prevention starts with awareness.

For more teen dating violence resources, visit www.loveisrespect.org.

02/07/2026

Did you know that nearly 1 in 5 children aged 6-11 has an untreated cavity? Cavities are the most common chronic disease of childhood—5x more common than asthma. Let's work together to lower that number.

Source: U.S. Surgeon General’s Report on Oral Health (2000)

02/06/2026

🐾 Attention Pet Owners! 🐾

We want to remind everyone that all clinics now REQUIRE pre-registration; there will be NO WALK-INS allowed. To ensure a smooth experience, please arrive at your scheduled time and help us prevent congestion. Remember, all dogs must have a collar and leash, and for our feline friends, they should be transported in an animal carrier or a pillowcase. Also, please ensure all animals are under the control of an adult at all times.

For the most up-to-date schedule of our Free Rabies Clinics, visit our website! Registration links will be available one week prior to each clinic, so don’t miss out.

👉 Check the new schedule here: https://stlawco.gov/Departments/PublicHealth/RabiesControl

Let’s keep our pets and community safe! 🐶🐱❤️