St. Lawrence County Public Health Department

12/21/2025

The holidays are magical - but they can also be a lot. 🎄

Take a moment to check in with yourself and your mental health. Don’t forget to complete your Humans Don’t Hibernate Challenge: Sleigh Your Stress! Give yourself at least one hour to do something just for you and recharge your batteries because you deserve joy this season too! ❤️✨

12/20/2025

Simple poison prevention tips to help keep kids, families, and guests safe throughout the season. From look-alike gummies to everyday household items, learn what to watch for and how to prevent an unintentional poisoning before it happens.

The are full of fun, food, and festivities, but they can also bring hidden hazards!In this brief video, we share simple poison prevention tips to h...

12/19/2025

Our Public Health Elf is getting the full Maternal & Child Health experience, growth checks, family support, and lots of love for healthy starts. The program also places a strong focus on breastfeeding education and support, helping families give their babies the best possible beginning. 💙🍼

12/19/2025

🎄The holidays are a time to eat, drink, and be merry! However, eating and drinking sugary foods and drinks can make it challenging to manage weight and blood glucose (blood sugar). Here are seven tips you can use this holiday season to stay on track with your diabetes management! 🌽🍇❤️

12/18/2025

With binoculars in hand, our Public Health Elf is reminding everyone that the Communicable Disease Program monitors illness, investigates outbreaks, and helps prevent the spread, so gatherings stay safe and our community stays healthy. 👀🦠

12/17/2025

Johnny Snowflake is feeling the pressure as he tracks every mile from Santa’s Christmas Eve journey around the world. From reimbursements to budgets, the Fiscal Program keeps public health running smoothly, so the magic (and the math) always adds up. 📊🎄

12/17/2025

🎁December is Safe Toys & Gifts Month!
As the holiday season kicks into full gear, it’s a great time to make sure the gifts we’re giving are fun and safe. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that around 230,000 children visit emergency departments each year due to toy-related injuries - with kids under 4 at the highest risk.
Before you wrap up that special gift, keep these simple safety tips in mind to help ensure a joyful, injury-free holiday season!✨

12/16/2025

🕶️🧫 Quarantine mode: activated.
Johnny Snowflake has placed Snoop Dogg under protective glass to remind everyone that Tuberculosis is preventable, treatable, and taken seriously at St. Lawrence County Public Health. Early testing, treatment, and a little isolation when needed help keep our community healthy.

12/16/2025

🖐️ DYK: ~8️0% of infectious diseases are spread by dirty hands? Handwashing is a simple and effective way to help prevent the spread of infections. Learn more: www.nfid.org/handwashing

12/15/2025

Our favorite elf Johnny Snowflake is bravely modeling how quick and important immunizations are, helping keep our community healthy, protected, and ready for the season. A little pinch now helps prevent big problems later! 💪🧤

12/15/2025

Check out these upcoming trainings for help with winter utility bills!

12/15/2025

For more information: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/tbc-distribution-corporate-recalls-lucky-foods-brand-cinnamon-powder-because-possible-health-risk?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery