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In Westchester, we have programs to help you stop smoking, help get you (or keep you) fit. Good health is more than just physical — we have mental health programs to help as well. If you don’t see what you are looking for, then go to our Health Topics A-Z section.
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Want help in your effort to stop smoking (or getting a loved one to quit)? You’ll find many resources, including the facts about smoking, a list of cessation programs and some printable flyers.
Cardiovascular disease is the single leading cause of death in New York State, claiming over 70,000 lives each year. Take steps now to prevent heart troubles later.
Hand washing is considered the single most important means of preventing the spread of infection, including colds and the flu. However, many people — adults and children — don’t wash their hands correctly or frequently enough. The key includes hot water and a minute or two of your time.
Steroids and other athletic performance-enhancing supplements can be very bad for your health.
Under this law, tanning beds are off limits to children under the age of 16. For older teens (16- and 17-year-olds), a parent or guardian must appear in person and provide written permission at the tanning salon.
Both breast cancer and cervical cancer can be detected and treated best when they are discovered early. Find out important information about these types of cancer.
Diabetes is a disorder of metabolism — the way our bodies use digested food for growth and energy. There are things you can do to prevent diabetes or control it if you have it.
Going abroad? You may need vaccinations if you are visiting countries that present health risks. You can get up-to-date information on the health conditions and recommended vaccinations for each country by calling the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Traveler’s Health Hotline at 877.FYI.TRIP.
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Obesity is the number one public health threat in America because being overweight dramatically increases the risk of serious health problems such as heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Be Fit Westchester is a comprehensive program to help people get in shape.
To try to reach kids before they turn into coach-potato adults with high-cholesterol and diabetes, Westchester County launched its Fit Kids campaign.The county is working with school, parents, and other groups.
Help prevent obesity by reading through (and following) the important information provided on these pages.
In Westchester, an estimated 48,000 people have asthma, 25% of them are children. We have information, brochures, press releases, and other resources on asthma available for you.
Find out immunization schedules, information on childhood diseases, and other resources for childhood immunizations.
Childhood lead poisoning can cause serious health problems ranging from poor learning in school to irreversible brain damage. Keep up-to-date on product recalls due to lead poisoning.
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in men and women, with an estimated 146,000 new cases in the United States each year. Get the important facts needed keep yourself safe and healthy.
Find information and fact sheets about various sexually transmitted diseases.
Find what you need to know to prevent the spread of AIDS and HIV.
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