The confirmed measles count in Rockland is now up to 224 and climbing. Rockland County Executive Ed Day says the last few weeks have been vexing, but he’s not surprised the numbers have spiked lately…
Montefiore Nyack Hospital is now using its emergency responders’ communication system, Twiage, to screen patients that come to the emergency room. Medical Director of Nyack’s Emergency Department, Doctor Jeff Rabrich, says it helps keep other patients, staff and hospital visitors protected against accidentally being exposed to the measles…
Contact the Rockland County Department of Health at 845-364-2497 or 845-364-2520 to schedule an appointment to get a free MMR vaccine at the Pomona health complex. Free MMR shots are also available tomorrow at the Christ Episcopal Church in Suffern from 9 am to noon. The church is located at 65 Washington Avenue. The Spring Valley Family Planning Clinic also provides MMR vaccines by appointment to Family Planning patients. Call 845-364-2531 to schedule an appointment there.