Greene County Public Health (GCPH) officials want to remind families that the week before Memorial Day (May 19-25, 2025) is Healthy and Safe Swimming Week. Swimming is a fun, healthy way to stay physically active and spend quality time with family and friends. Healthy and Safe Swimming Week highlights the roles that swimmers, caregivers, aquatics and beach staff, residential pool owners, and public health officials play in preventing disease outbreaks, drowning, and pool chemical injuries.Full Story
With Memorial Day looming, graduations underway, and the summer season officially kicking off, Greene County Public Health officials want to remind everyone about safe food handling during picnic and grilling season. It is important to prepare and transport food safely to prevent foodborne illnesses, such as Salmonella, Norovirus, E. coli, etc. With a little planning, summer parties and family gatherings can be both fun and safe for everyone. Full Story
May marks the beginning of riding season for many motorcyclists in America. It is also Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Greene County Safe Communities Coalition remind all motorists that Motorcyclists’ Safety Is Everyone’s Safety. Motorcycle safety is an ongoing responsibility for all road users. By consistently following safe driving and riding practices and sharing them with others, all motorists can help reduce the number of motorcyclist fatalities on America’s roads.Full Story
Greene County Public Health (GCPH) is proud to announce the launch of its new mobile health unit, a vital resource designed to bring harm reduction services, STD testing, health education, and additional community health resources directly to residents in Greene and Clinton counties.Full Story