Washington County, NY Public Health Department

10/20/2026

🎃 Halloween should be spooky. Poisonings shouldn’t be.

As you get ready for Halloween, keep medications, cannabis products, alcohol and small batteries out of children’s reach.

Questions about a possible poisoning? We are here 24/7 at 1-800-222-1222.

Want to share this poster at your next health fair/trunk-or-treat? https://upstatepoison.s.gy/halloween2026

10/20/2026

⏰ Heads up! Registration closes 24 hrs before the event! Don’t wait!

Virtual Special Education Parent Chat Group 💬
🗓️ October 22 | ⏰ 6:30–8 pm
Connect with parents who get it — share, vent & support each other.

👉 Register: https://tinyurl.com/sped-group

10/20/2026

Have you ever realized that you have some unhealthy behaviors? Maybe you talk in a negative way more than you would like. Perhaps you avoid exercise even though you know you should do it!

Thursday is the last in the three part series on Wellness from Washington County Department of Public Health, and it covers a topic no one wants to talk about, but, honestly, we could all use a little help in this area: makng positive changes to our behavior and habits.

This wellness series has been wonderful, and we hope more people can join in the program this week on making positive behavior changes!

Please register if you can! 518-854-7463 or [email protected].

10/20/2026

Information from SAMHSA : Eating disorders—such as anorexia nervosa, binge eating, and bulimia—can affect a person’s physical and mental health. In some cases, they can be life-threatening.
However, with treatment, full : http://samhsa.gov/.../what-is.../conditions/eating-disorders

10/19/2026

Measles cases are on the rise in several states across the country.

The measles virus spreads easily through the air when an infected person sneezes or coughs and someone nearby inhales the infected droplets. It can also be transmitted by direct contact with fluids from the nose or mouth of an infected person.

The virus can live for up to 2 hours in the air where infected people have coughed or sneezed, or on surfaces they may have touched. As a result, anyone in crowded, public spaces may come into contact with measles.

The good news is that measles is highly preventable. Vaccination is the best way to help protect kids and stop outbreaks. The MMR vaccine is the only way to stop the disease from spreading, and is designed to give children the strongest immunity from measles, mumps and rubella as early as possible.
https://bit.ly/40n4mqa

10/19/2026

10/19/2026

10/19/2026

Kayem Foods Inc. is recalling over 1.5 million pounds of its ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products because they may have been stored in a warehouse cooler that experienced improper food storage temperatures.
This recall includes many products sold under at least nine brand names. Products affected include hot dogs, cocktail franks, kielbasa, bratwurst, bacon, brisket, ham steaks, deli meats (ham, turkey, bologna, corned beef and liverwurst), and a variety of flavored chicken sausage and meatballs. The recalled items were produced from March 31 to Oct. 7, 2026, and were shipped to retail and food service locations throughout the U.S.
At this time, there have been no confirmed reports of sickness related to the products. However, anyone concerned about an illness is advised to contact a healthcare provider for medical evaluation.
Consumers are advised to check their refrigerators and freezers. If you purchased any of the products that have been recalled, you are urged not to eat it. Instead, you are asked to throw it away or return it to the store where you purchased it.
For more information on the products recalled, visit:
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/kayem-foods-inc--recalls-meat-and-poultry-products-due-possible-temperature-abuse

10/19/2026

FYI: This will NOT affect the Washington County Burgoyne Avenue Campus. Public Health, WIC, Code Enforcement and Board of Elections will still be open on Friday, October 23rd!

NEWS FLASH: WASHINGTON COUNTY MUNICIPAL CENTER TO CLOSE ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026 FOR PUBLIC SAFETY / EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EXERCISE

Washington County, in collaboration with our New York State Police, New York State Office of Court Administration and New York State Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services will be conducting a comprehensive Public Safety / Emergency Preparedness exercise at the Washington County Municipal Center (383 Broadway, Fort Edward) on Friday, October 23, 2026. Accordingly, the main Municipal Center Campus and ALL County Departments / Offices in Buildings A (including DMV), B (including Social Services) and C will be CLOSED for the entirety of the day to the members of our community for in person transactions to allow our team members and partners to safely conduct the exercise.

The exercise is designed to review and strengthen the county's response capabilities and best ensure the safety of our employees and those that visit our facilities during potential emergency situations. The exercise will include participation and support from local and state law enforcement agencies and emergency medical services from the Fort Edward Rescue Squad and the Department of Public Safety's EMS Division. Members of our community will see an elevated presence of emergency response vehicles and personnel at the Municipal Center during the exercise.

EMERGENCY COURT FILINGS & COURT OPERATIONS
Emergency filings for the Office of Court Administration may be filed up until 1:00 PM on that day at the Washington County Law Enforcement Center / Sheriff's Office at 399 Broadway, Fort Edward (rear of the Municipal Center Campus). After 1:00 PM, only County Court and the New York State Office of Court Administration offices located at the Municipal Center in Building C will be open to allow for scheduled County and Family Court actions and proceedings.

County Departments located at offsite locations at the Burgoyne Avenue Campus (Board of Elections, Public Health and WIC) and the Public Defender's office on Main Street in Hudson Falls will remain open to our communities and operating on a regular schedule.

We understand that closing our facilities and county departments for the day may be challenging for members of our community, we appreciate your understanding to allow our employees and First Responders the day to conduct these important training evolutions that are critical for our operations and communities.

We wish to thank Sheriff Murphy and our Washington County Sheriff's Office (NY) leadership team, the leadership of our Washington County, NY - Department of Public Safety team and our many state partners from the Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services, Office of Court Administration and State Police for all of their assistance with the planning, coordination and ex*****on of this critical exercise.

Read the full News Flash on our website here: https://ny-washingtoncounty.civicplus.com/m/NewsFlash/home/detail/1670

10/19/2026

Breast cancer screening means looking for signs of breast cancer before there are any symptoms or problems. A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast that can find breast cancer early when treatment may work best. Beginning at age 40, get a mammogram at least every two years. Visit: health.ny.gov/diseases/cancer/breast/campaign/