Saratoga County Department of Health

Saratoga County Department of Health Protect, maintain, and improve the health and well-being of all Saratoga County residents.

Thank you for visiting Saratoga County Public Health Services on Facebook. This page has been created to provide information regarding public health issues, educational and outreach opportunities, and public service announcements within our Saratoga County communities. We are located in Ballston Spa, and provide services to residents in the towns of: Ballston, Charlton, Clifton Park, Corinth, Day,

Edinburgh, Galway, Greenfield, Hadley, Halfmoon, Malta, Milton, Moreau, Northumberland, Providence, Saratoga, Stillwater, Waterford and Wilton. We provide services such as; Tuberculosis Program, Travel and Adult Immunization Clinics, Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinics, Lead Prevention, Rabies Program, Child Immunizations (VFC), Lyme Prevention, Communicable Disease reporting, Maternal Child Program, Emergency Preparedness Program and many more. We offer outreach to the communities through flu clinics, health fairs, health screening clinics, educational presentations and a wide array of other events. In addition, we offer an Early Intervention Program which provides many different types of early intervention services to infants and toddlers under the age of three who have a disability or developmental delay.

July is UV Safety Awareness Month! Most skin cancers are caused by exposure to UV rays from the sun and tanning devices....
07/09/2026

July is UV Safety Awareness Month!

Most skin cancers are caused by exposure to UV rays from the sun and tanning devices. ☀️

UV rays can damage your skin year-round, even on cloudy days. Check the UV Index, and when it’s 3 or higher, take the necessary steps to protect your skin. 😎

For more information on sun safety, please visit: https://loom.ly/hgZsgtM

The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline is available for ANYONE, of any age, 24/7, 365 days a year. Whether you are having a s...
07/07/2026

The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline is available for ANYONE, of any age, 24/7, 365 days a year.

Whether you are having a suicidal crisis, need emotional support, having a bad day and need someone to talk to, or are concerned about someone else, 988 is there to help.

Call or text or chat online. 📲

For more information, please visit: https://loom.ly/CaNSCE4

Stay cool!
07/01/2026

Stay cool!

As we spend time outdoors hiking, camping, gardening, and enjoying nature, we're more likely to encounter wildlife. Whil...
06/30/2026

As we spend time outdoors hiking, camping, gardening, and enjoying nature, we're more likely to encounter wildlife. While wild animals may seem harmless, some can carry rabies even if they don’t appear sick.

Common animals that can carry rabies include bats, raccoons, skunks, and foxes but any mammal can be infected. Avoid touching or feeding wildlife and always keep a safe distance. 🦇🦝🦨🦊

If you are bitten or scratched by a wild animal, wash the area immediately with soap and water and contact your healthcare provider and local health department right away.

For more information on rabies prevention, please visit: https://www.saratogacountyny.gov/departments/health/disease-control/Rabies/

National HIV Testing Day is on June 27 – a day to emphasize the importance of HIV testing. Knowing your HIV status give...
06/26/2026

National HIV Testing Day is on June 27 – a day to emphasize the importance of HIV testing.

Knowing your HIV status gives you the power to take control of your health. The only way to know your status is to get tested!

SCDOH’s Sexual Health Clinic offers FREE HIV Rapid Testing (through Hudson Headwaters Health Network). Appointments are required and can be made by calling 518-584-7460 ext. 8597. ☎️

To find additional HIV services near you, please visit: https://www.hiv.gov/

Swimming is a great way to cool off and stay active this summer, but germs that cause diarrheal illness can spread quick...
06/24/2026

Swimming is a great way to cool off and stay active this summer, but germs that cause diarrheal illness can spread quickly in pools, splash pads, and lakes. Swallowing even a small amount of contaminated water can make you sick. 🤮

Help keep yourself and others healthy by practicing healthy swimming habits:
▪️Stay out if you are sick with diarrhea
▪️Rinse off before going in the water
▪️Take kids on bathroom breaks
▪️Check diapers every hour
▪️Don’t swallow the water

Learn more about healthy swimming at: https://loom.ly/wriCmYw

This summer, remember these helpful tips to keep you, your family & your friends poison-free: ⚠️🔹Keep hot food hot & col...
06/22/2026

This summer, remember these helpful tips to keep you, your family & your friends poison-free: ⚠️

🔹Keep hot food hot & cold food cold.
🔹Never eat mushrooms, plants, or berries you find growing in the wild.
🔹Store insecticides up high & out of sight of kids.
🔹Wash your hands after using pool chemicals & store up high.
🔹Store tiki torch fluid in original container – it can look like apple juice to a kid!
🔹Keep all alcohol & cannabis-related products up high & out of reach of children.
🔹Put bug spray out of reach of kids & don’t spray sunscreen in eyes or mouth.

In the case of a poisoning or for information purposes, call the Upstate New York Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222.

Men’s Health Awareness Month is held every June – a time to emphasize the mental health and emotional well-being among m...
06/15/2026

Men’s Health Awareness Month is held every June – a time to emphasize the mental health and emotional well-being among men.

Let’s encourage connection, reduce stigma, and support approaches that resonate with men while recognizing the vital role of families and care partners. 👥

Help is available:
🔹Visit www.mantherapy.org for a comprehensive mental health upstream approach that meets men where they are.
🔹If you or someone you know is struggling, call, text, or chat the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

06/12/2026

Join us next week for our monthly volunteer meeting featuring a FREE Narcan training presented by Saratoga County's Department of Health, where you will learn how to identify an opioid overdose and administer nasal Narcan.

This training is open to all current volunteers, interested new volunteers, or anyone who simply wants to learn this vital skill!

Registration is required at least one business day in advance. Register online at wiltonpreserve.org, by emailing [email protected], or call the office at 518 450-0321.

Each year, thousands of people are bitten by ticks. Tick activity increases during warmer weather, and ticks are commonl...
06/11/2026

Each year, thousands of people are bitten by ticks. Tick activity increases during warmer weather, and ticks are commonly found in grassy, brushy, and wooded areas. Even spending time in your own backyard can lead to tick exposure. 🏡

After outdoor activities, do a full-body tick check and inspect pets, clothing, and gear too. Early tick removal can help reduce the risk of tick-borne illness.

To learn more about preventing tick bites this summer, please visit: https://loom.ly/T0zM3nU

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6012 County Farm Rd
Saratoga Springs, NY
12020

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Wednesday 8am - 4pm
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