Sexually Transmitted Disease Rises Steeply in Putnam PCDOH Urges Prevention during STD Awareness Month—and Year Long BREWSTER, NY— Rates of the sexually-transmitted disease chlamydia have been rising dramatically in Putnam County, in comparison to both the national average and New York State (without New York City). Over the eight years from 2006 to 2014, Putnam’s […]
Camp Operators Attend Health Department Safety Seminar; Kent Lakes Physician Discusses Wilderness Medicine Brewster, NY—Lightning strikes, severe allergic reactions, swimming accidents and near drownings…these were just some of the topics covered in this year’s Camp Operator’s Seminar conducted by the Putnam County Department of Health (PCDOH). The free training, held on Tuesday, April 5, from […]
PUTNAM COUNTY CLERK MICHAEL BARTOLOTTI AND COUNTY EXECUTIVE MARYELLEN ODELL BOOST ORGAN DONATION Putnam County Clerk Michael C. Bartolotti and County Executive MaryEllen Odell will be partnering with the New York Alliance for Donation (NYAD) to promote organ, eye and tissue donation in Putnam County. This program is responsible for saving and improving the lives […]
Putnam County Ranks Among Top Five Counties in NYS, For SIXth consecutive year Brewster, NY—The seventh annual County Health Rankings have been released by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, and for the sixth consecutive year, Putnam County ranks among the top five counties in New York State. Putnam […]
Putnam County DOH Hosts Tenth Annual Food Operator’s Seminar Brewster, NY—More than 150 food establishments were represented at this year’s Food Operator’s Seminar, conducted by the Putnam County Department of Health (PCDOH). The tenth annual event, held on Monday, March 14, and repeated on Tuesday, March 15, convened chefs, caterers, owners and operators of Putnam […]
PUTNAM COUNTY PASSPORT SATURDAY-APRIL 23, 2016 Press Contact: Michael C. Bartolotti, Putnam County Clerk Telephone: 845-808-1142 X49301 The Putnam County Clerk’s Office is hosting its Fourth Annual Putnam County Passport Saturday at its office located at 40 Gleneida Avenue, Carmel, New York on Saturday, April 23, 2016 from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm to […]
March is National Nutrition Month: An Opportunity to Savor the Flavor of Eating Right BREWSTER, NY—With the fast pace of life these days, many of us do not take time to fully enjoy our meals and the sensory pleasures food provides. This year’s theme for National Nutrition Month, celebrated every March, is “Savor the Flavor […]
Putnam County’s Department of Health Receives National Accreditation—First in Hudson Valley BREWSTER, NY— The Putnam County Department of Health (PCDOH) achieved national accreditation by the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) on March 8, 2016. The five-year designation demonstrates increased accountability and credibility to the public, funders, elected officials and partner organizations. The accreditation process works […]
Odell to give State of the County Address March 10 at Putnam County Golf Course Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell will present the State of the County address at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 10, at Putnam County Golf Course, 187 Hill Street in Mahopac. Prior to the address, there will be a Putnam County […]