Yates County Public Health

10/17/2025

🎀 Today is National Mammography Day! YCPH staff are wearing pink to show support for those impacted by breast cancer and to remind everyone of the importance of screening. Talk to your doctor about your risk and stay up to date on mammograms. 💗

Need help getting screened? Individuals living in the Finger Lakes Region may be eligible for screenings through the Cancer Services Program of the Finger Lakes – call today at (585) 224-3070.

10/17/2025

🤱✨ FREE Introduction to Breastfeeding Class!

Join us for a fun, relaxed evening of learning and preparing for your new baby. 💙

📅 When: Tuesday, October 21st, 2025 | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Where: Finger Lakes Lactation, 270 Lake St. Suite #1, Penn Yan
💻 Register: www.fingerlakeslactation.com/classes or call/text Heather at 607-383-0187

💬 “After taking the class, I finally felt prepared and capable—rather than overwhelmed and stressed ... Heather and Caitlin presented it in such a caring, approachable way that helped me feel supported and reassured.” – Class Participant

👉 Share with your friends or colleagues who might benefit!

10/16/2025

🌍🍎 Today is World Food Day! A healthy diet is essential for good health and nutrition. It helps protect against chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Eating a variety of foods and limiting salt, sugar, and unhealthy fats is key to staying healthy.

Need help finding food? 211 of the Finger Lakes can connect you to local resources. https://www.211lifeline.org/

👉 Check out the image for the October–December 2025 Pop-Up Food Pantry schedule.

💙 Healthy food, healthy community!

Learn more: https://www.who.int/initiatives/behealthy/healthy-diet

10/15/2025

10/15/2025

🌍✋ Today is Global Handwashing Day! Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds to help stop germs from spreading. Clean hands = healthy hands!

https://www.cdc.gov/clean-hands/about/index.html

10/15/2025

10/15/2025

It’s never too early to think about Christmas! 🎅✨

Yates County residents in the Penn Yan or Dundee school districts can now apply for the 2025 Yates County Christmas Program.

📅 Applications are due by October 24, 2025.

📍 Drop off completed forms at the Yates County Office for the Aging, Penn Yan Elementary Office, or Dundee Central School Office.

(One application per household. Marcus Whitman residents—apply through the Friendship House distribution.)

See the flyer for more details! 🎁

10/14/2025

💗 Is it time for your mammogram? 💗

The 7th Annual Sister’s Day Mobile Mammography event is happening Tuesday, October 21st, 2025, at the Benton Fire Department!

📅 Call to register and reserve your appointment
👥 Invite your family & friends and make it a day of self-care together!

Get your screening done close to home—quick and easy.
📌 See the flyer for details.

10/14/2025

💉 2025 Public Flu Clinics – Sign Up Today!
Protect yourself, your family, and your community this flu season.

📅 Clinic Dates:
• Thursday, October 30 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Wednesday, November 5 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

📍 Location:
Yates County Office Building – Human Resources Department
417 Liberty St., Suite 1007, Penn Yan
(Same building as the DMV)

✅ Open to everyone ages 2+
✅ Walk-ins welcome – registration encouraged

👉 Register here: https://ow.ly/txHs50X814Z

💊 Hosted in collaboration with Village Drug/Water Street Pharmacy and Yates County Human Resources.

10/13/2025

🐾 Last FREE Rabies Clinic of 2025 – Don’t Miss Out! 🐾
📅 Saturday, November 1, 2025
🕘 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
📍 Yates County Highway Department

Protect your pets! Dogs, cats, and ferrets (3+ months old) are welcome.
✔️ Cats & ferrets must be in carriers (one animal per carrier)
✔️ Dogs must be on leashes
✔️ Bring proof of prior rabies vaccination, if available
💻 Save time – pre-fill your paperwork online:
👉 https://ow.ly/CEQO50VR1So

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

10/12/2025

💙 Neurodiversity is strength, not a flaw. 🌟

Let’s move beyond “fitting in” and start building a world that celebrates differences. When we empower neurodivergent minds, we all move forward together. 🌍✨

Learn more: https://yatescounty.crediblemind.com/topics/autism?query=

Need support for your child? Call our Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Coordinator at (315) 536-5160.

10/11/2025

👻 Scary food habit alert: Eating raw dough can make you sick! 🍪🚫

Protect yourself and your family by practicing safe food habits.

Learn more at https://www.cdc.gov/food-safety/