Wayne County Public Health

08/14/2025

08/08/2025

Sunscreen saves lives! Make sure you're using it correctly.

08/08/2025

It's National Eye Exam Month! Regular eye exams are an important way to find eye diseases early and to protect your vision.
For more information on healthy vision https://www.cdc.gov/vision-health/index.html

08/08/2025

Children can be leaders: Participating in youth preparedness programs empowers children to become leaders at home and in their schools and communities
Contact our emergency preparedness coordinator (wcph@waynecountyny.gov) today to schedule a lesson for your youth group!

08/07/2025

The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee is collecting information about driver behavior through the New York State 2025 Driver Opinion Survey, and would like feedback on a variety of traffic safety topics. These topics include seat belt usage, speeding, distracted driving, and impaired driving. Follow the link below to the anonymous survey to help support effective highway safety measures and further reduce crashes and fatalities on New York’s roadways. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2025nysdriversurvey

08/07/2025

Experiencing extreme in your area? Drink more water than usual and don't wait until you're thirsty:
https://www.cdc.gov/extreme-heat/prevention/index.html

08/06/2025

Find us this Friday August 8th at the Wayne County Fair! From 1pm-3pm we will have a family scavenger hunt highlighting the many fun displays available at the fair! During Fresh Air Fridays, we will be joined by a number of community organizations to provide health and wellness to the community. Each week we will have educational materials and physical fitness activities for families to enjoy while also showing off the many awesome parks that Wayne County has.

08/06/2025

School is right around the corner, which means back to school well visits, and August is National Immunization Awareness Month! Before heading back to school, make sure your child is up to date with recommended vaccines. Check with your child’s provider for any vaccines your child might need. Learn more abut what vaccines your child needs visit https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/immunizations/Pages/Vaccines-Your-Child-Needs.aspx?_ga=2.111586244.1106103372.1682368585-662089501.1644951619&_gl=1*864jlc*_ga*NjYyMDg5NTAxLjE2NDQ5NTE2MTk.*_ga_FD9D3XZVQQ*MTY4MjM2ODU4NS42LjAuMTY4MjM2ODU4NS4wLjAuMA

Wayne County Public Health offers vaccine clinics for adults and children on the 3rd Wednesday of every month by appointment beginning at 1pm.

Please call (315)946-5749 to make an appointment.

08/06/2025

August is National Wellness Month! One way to improve your wellness, is by the food you eat. Check out these tips from the American Heart Association.

08/05/2025

We would like to highlight the NYSDOH Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Program that serves children & families with over 27 health conditions in Wayne County!! Please reach out to Wayne County Public Health at 315-946-5749 for resources and possible referrals.

08/05/2025

Temperatures in the car can get dangerous fast. Never leave children, pets or those with special needs in a parked car. Learn more about risks: https://health.ny.gov/environmental/emergency/weather/hot/hot_cars