Broome County Health Department

Visit our STI clinic for testing and treatment. Every Tuesday 8:30 AM-4:00 PM. Call 607-778-2839 to make an appointment. Walk-ins are available upon availability.
Visit: https://www.gobroomecounty.com/hd/clinics-and-screenings for more information.

As important as it is to stay on track with vaccinations, we know life sometimes goes off the rails. Luckily, it's never too late to catch-up on a vaccination series. No matter how long it's been since your previous doses, you don't need to restart!

Did you know that at your local WIC office, ALL staff are trained in helping your family have a successful breastfeeding journey?

Call Broome County WIC with any breastfeeding questions. We'd be happy to help!!

607-778-2881

It's back-to-school season! Our program works towards sustaining vape-free schools in Broome and Tioga counties. If you're interested in any of the services we provide, please contact us!

Who says immunizations can't be cute???

There are many ways to reduce anxiety surrounding doctor's appointments and vaccinations:

🎤Sing a favorite song!
📚Read a favorite story!
🤱Nurse and cuddle!
🧸Bring a comfort toy!

You can also join us at the Vestal Public Library on August 29th at 10am for a Teddy Bear Clinic and Storytime! 🐻🩺 Visit https://www.vestalpubliclibrary.org/ to find out more!

Thank you to Around the Tiers for having us on!

Broome Co. Health Dept. to host several informative health events in August The Broome County Health Department is celebrating National Immunization Awareness Month and more! Here are its events this month.

Our Adult Immunization Coalition had a great time learning all about how vaccine recommendations and schedules are developed! Thank you to Dr. Jamie Loehr from Cayuga Family Medicine for visiting us today and sharing your experience serving on the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. It's great to see our local doctors involved in the decision making! To learn more about ACIP, click this link: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/acip/index.html

Check out this week's Greater Good Grocery Mobile Market Bus Schedule. Accessible to all, this Mobile Market is for everyone!

AFFORDABLE, fresh, nutritious & delicious foods for sale. Brought right to your neighborhood!

🌽 WEDNESDAY
Metro Plaza Apartments
110 Chenango St, Binghamton, NY 13901
1pm - 3pm

🥑 THURSDAY
Harpursville Senior Center
27 Golden Ln, Harpursville, NY 13787
10am-12pm

Broome County Health Department
225 Front St, Binghamton, NY 13905
1pm-3pm

🍆 FRIDAY
Broome County Library
185 Court St, Binghamton, NY 13901
10am - 12pm

Saratoga Apartments.
Felters Rd. Binghamton NY 13903
1pm - 3pm

Fresh fruits, veggies, bread, milk, eggs, cheese, meats, soups, rice, pasta, cereal, frozen foods, pantry essentials & more. Come check us out today!

* This bus is off the road Monday & Tuesday for scheduled maintenance, we apologize for any inconvenience.

**The bus accepts cash, cards, SNAP/EBT & PRX Bucks.

Rain or shine, we’ll have a safe time! Stop down tomorrow at the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena to have your child’s safety seat checked! Whether or not Debby comes stormin’ through, we’ll be here “weathering” it for you!

You'll often hear us say "stick to the schedule" when we're talking about immunizations. We mean the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) schedule.

But who is on the committee? And how do they decide which vaccines to include?

This video from the CDC will take you behind the scenes of ACIP and answers some common questions!

Understanding the ACIP and How Vaccine Recommendations are Made in the US How are CDC vaccine recommendations developed, and what is the role of the ACIP? In this educational video developed with the Public Health Foundation (PHF),...

https://www.gobroomecounty.com/eh/rabies

⚠️🚨 FOOD SAFETY ALERT! 🚨⚠️
Boar's Head Provisions Co. is recalling all LIVERWURST and select DELI MEATS due to possible Listeria contamination. Some of these meats are intended for slicing at delis and others are pre-packaged. Please click the link for a full list of recalled products.

If you have any of these products in your refrigerator:
1.) DO NOT EAT them. Throw them away or return them to the store where you bought them.
2.) CLEAN YOUR KITCHEN. Listeria bacteria spreads very easily and sticks around. Thoroughly clean your refrigerator, counters, plates, and any other surfaces that may have come in contact with the deli meat.
3. MONITOR FOR SYMPTOMS. Listeria can cause fever, muscle aches, tiredness, stiff neck, headache, and confusion. Listeria is especially dangerous for the elderly, people with weakened immune systems, and pregnant people. It can lead to miscarriage and premature birth. Call your healthcare provider if you have any of these symptoms.

Broome County Health Department is working closely with our local restaurants, cafeterias, and healthcare providers. Click here for more details:

Boar's Head Provisions Co. Expands Recall for Ready-To-Eat Meat and Poultry Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination | Food Safety and Inspection Service The .gov means it’s official. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

Happy first day of August and happy first day of National Immunization Awareness Month! Throughout August we'll be sharing fun facts about vaccines, details on the research and approval process, and great reasons to stay up to date on your immunizations. Stay tuned!

⚠️CONSUMER ALERT⚠️
Some lots of El Chilar, Marcum, SWAD. Supreme Tradition, Compania Indillor Orientale, ALB Flavor, Shahzada, Spice Class, and La Frontera brand CINNAMON may have HIGH LEVELS OF LEAD.

Please check your cupboards and throw away any of the products on this list: https://www.fda.gov/food/alerts-advisories-safety-information/more-ground-cinnamon-products-added-fda-public-health-alert-due-presence-elevated-levels-lead

Lead is toxic and can lead to developmental delays, speech and hearing problems, kidney disorders, seizures, coma, and even death. Lead is especially dangerous for young children and pregnant people. The most common source of lead poisoning in Broome County is house paint but food can sometimes be a problem, especially spices. Keep your kitchen lead-free!

Safety Alert The FDA is advising consumers to throw away and not to buy the ground cinnamon products because samples of products listed in the table were found to contain elevated levels of lead.

Connecting people to local food sources enables direct interaction with farmers. WIC’s farmers market nutrition program not only provides fresh fruits and veggies to families, it strengthens community bonds with local business leaders. Learn more about the program at WIC50th.nwica.org

Coming to a neighborhood near you!!

World Hepatitis Day is today, July 28th.
A liver performs over 500 vital functions every single day to keep us alive, that’s why testing, treating and preventing viral hepatitis is so important.
Contact your healthcare provider today to learn your status.

Just because you're not as fast as Katie Ledecky or as strong as Simone Biles doesn't mean you can't participate in the Olympics! Exercise is for everyone and the Olympic Games are a great opportunity to head outside and try a new sport. (Maybe visit one of our wonderful Broome County Parks? 🌳)
Regular physical exercise can help you grow, sleep, reduce pain, increase energy, improve your mood, and make friends!
Let the games begin! 🏃‍♀️⚽️🏋️‍♀️🏊‍♂️🎾🤸‍♀️🤺🚴

Visit our STI clinic for testing and treatment. Every Tuesday 8:30 AM-4:00 PM. Call 607-778-2839 to make an appointment. Walk-ins are available upon availability.
Visit: https://www.gobroomecounty.com/hd/clinics-and-screenings for more information.

COVID tests, anyone? Get them while they’re fresh at the Bands and Brews Block Party at the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena tonight at 5pm!