News Releases

  1. Nassau County Department of Health to Distribute Rabies Vaccine Baits

    The Nassau County Department of Health (NCDOH) will begin distributing oral rabies vaccine baits to prevent the spread of the disease among wildlife in Nassau County. Read on...

  2. Nassau County Department of Health Joins in Celebrating National Public Health Week

    The Nassau County Department of Health (NCDOH) proudly joins the nationwide celebration of National Public Health Week (April 7–13, 2025), embracing this year’s theme, 'It Starts Here,' to honor 30 years of advancing community health. Read on...

  3. Nassau County Among the Healthiest Counties in the U.S.

    Mineola, NY – Nassau County has once again solidified its position as one of the healthiest counties in the U.S., according to this year's County Health Rankings & Roadmaps report. Read on...

  4. Nassau County Continues Vigilant Monitoring and Prevention Efforts Against Measles

    Health officials are analyzing wastewater and support vaccination initiatives to protect residents. Read on...

  5. Health Officials Report Rabid Raccoons Found in Massapequa Park and West Hempstead

    Mineola, NY – The Nassau County Department of Health (NCDOH) has confirmed that racoons collected in Massapequa Park and West Hempstead on December 29th and 30th, respectfully, tested positive for rabies. Read on...

  6. Rabid Raccoon Found in Roslyn Heights: Fifth Rabid Animal Reported in Nassau County This Year

    Mineola, NY – The Nassau County Department of Health (NCDOH) has confirmed that a racoon collected in Roslyn Heights has tested positive for rabies. This is the fifth rabid animal identified in Nassau County this year Read on...

  7. Nassau Department of Health to Distribute Rabies Vaccine Baits Following Discovery of Rabid Animals

    he Nassau County Department of Health will begin distributing oral rabies vaccine baits to prevent the spread of the disease among wildlife in Nassau County. Read on...

  8. Second Feral Cat & Raccoon Test Positive for Rabies in Nassau County

    Mineola, NY – The Nassau County Department of Health (NCDOH) has confirmed that a second feral cat, as well as a raccoon, both collected in Valley Stream, have tested positive for rabies. Read on...

  9. Nassau County Department of Health Issues Advisory Against Bathing at 18 Beaches

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  10. Nassau County Department of Health Issues Advisory Against Bathing at 15 Beaches; 3 Beaches Closed

    Due to heavy rainfall, the Nassau County Department of Health is issuing an advisory against bathing at 15 beaches, effective today, August 7, 2024. Read on...
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