Rensselaer County Health & Human Services

03/12/2026

03/12/2026

The Rensselaer County Medical Reserve Corp is a group of both medical professionals and non medical community members who are ready to assist in the event of a public health emergency.

There are approximately 800+ local Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) units operating across the United States and its territories. These community-based units consist of over 300,000 volunteers who fall under the guidance of local public health departments. The Rensselaer County chapter is known for is resilient and reliable roster of just over 730 dedicated members.

Today, they are gathering to receive training with the Alzheimer's Association of Northeastern NY chapter to recognize the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's and Dementia, effective communication strategies and much more. Additionally, our CCE Rensselaer County, Nikola Segoloni will be on hand demonstrating recipes to support brain health for our volunteers and those they care for.

If you are interested in joining the Rensselaer County Medical Reserve Corp, we'd love to have you! Contact Sarah Konig or Nicole Pollay at volunteer@renscony.gov or call 518-270-2662. Anyone 18+ is eligible to join and is a great way to complete volunteer hours!

03/11/2026

Please join us on April 25, 2026, from 8AM - 1PM for our 17th Annual Tools for Caregivers event at Hudson Valley Community College. This is a wonderful opportunity for caregivers to connect with the Rensselaer County Department for the Aging and other community partners.

Please make sure to register for this FREE event by emailing crcaregivercoalition@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you there!

03/11/2026

Happening now! We are happy to be part of the Spring Wellness Fair at HVCC in the Siek Campus Center! This is a great opportunity for students to access a variety of both campus and community resources as well as knowledge about the benefits of healthy living that will assist them throughout their lives. The Wellness Fair runs until 1pm today.

03/06/2026

Check out this upcoming virtual event on March 12th hosted by Rensselaer County Department of Mental Health! If you are interested in registering, please use the QR code or the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNbP5cV8GjABVcGq4S5zQB6iMn3aRfe43TZiD9KlQYaO2pFA/viewform?pli=1

02/25/2026

Friendly Reminder!

We will be at the SHAC Community Center this evening, February 25th, at 7:00 pm to offer a free Narcan training to anyone interested. We look forward to seeing you there!

02/20/2026

Free Food Distribution at our Food Pantry in Troy tomorrow. No appointment needed, while supplies last. Stop by 2328 5th Ave!

02/20/2026

We’re proud to partner with New H.O.P.E. (Helping Other People Excel), the Greater Community Development, Inc., Rensselaer Police Department, Rensselaer Boys & Girls Club, and community organiz...

02/19/2026

Upcoming FREE opportunity for Troy residents looking to be trained in Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED!

02/18/2026

As we move into another week of Heart Health Month, here are a few more simple ways to get pumped about your heart health! ❤️

02/17/2026

Rensselaer County will be hosting a Rabies Clinic for Rensselaer County residents!

DATE: March 7, 2026

TIME: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

LOCATION: Schaghticoke Fairgrounds-Rensselaer County Building, 69 Stillwater Bridge Road, Schaghticoke, NY 12154

TO REGISTER, PLEASE USE THIS LINK: bit.ly/4a6qnyz

Due to limited spots and vaccine, pre-registration is encouraged!

Please bring prior proof of past rabies vaccination with you. Dogs must be on a leash and cats must be in a crate/carrier. If you have any questions, please reach out to 518-270-2643.