Media & Press Releases

Media Relations

If you’re a member of the media and have questions or to request an interview, email Andrea.whitmarsh@essexcountyny.gov or call 518-873-3500

2024 Press Releases
The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) is reminding New Yorkers to protect themselves against EEE and other mosquito-borne diseases.
The Department is encouraging horse owners to get horses vaccinated for EEE and West Nile to prevent serious neurological disease and even death in unvaccinated animals.
On August 21, 2024, the NYSDOH put out a press release regarding EEE confirmed in New York horses, and how we can protect horses and ourselves (humans). 
 
Please note that there has been one confirmed EEE case in a horse identified in Clinton County. Horses cannot spread EEE to humans or other horses.
 
Statewide Mosquito-borne Disease Activity Reports can be found at this link: https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/west_nile_virus/archived_reports/
 
 

Credible Mind Launched – 10-10-24

Recovery Day Announced 9-26-24

Rabid Raccoon_8-7-24

Rabies Bait Drops Scheduled for August_7-31-24

Beers elected Pres of NYSACHO – 6-11-24

Raccoon positive for rabies in Moriah – 

2 more positive for Rabies_5-7-24

2nd Rabid Skunk in Westport 4-19-24

Rabid Skunk in Westport 4-11-24

ECHD Website Launch 2-12-24

Rabid Raccoon in Moriah 1-19-24

2022 Community Health Assessment
In 2022 a series of videos were produced.
Let’s roll up our sleeves to foster a community of immunity. We have produced a series of Public Service Announcements from local families and health care providers sharing their experiences, expertise, and to connect people with resources they need to be healthy and protected. Find a medical home, and please know we as a health department are here when and if you are ready to vaccinate.
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