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This Hudson Valley County Ranks First In NY For Overall Health In 2019 This Hudson Valley County Ranks First In NY For Overall Health In 2019
This Hudson Valley County Ranks First In NY For Overall Health In 2019 For the second time in a year, Rockland County has ranked No. 1 in the state for overall health in the annual County Health Rankings Report, released Tuesday, March 19.  The overall health of a county is measured by two types of health outcomes: how long people live and how healthy people feel while alive.  Since 2013, Rockland County has been ranked one of the top three counties in the state for overall health and has ranked first three times. "Safeguarding the public's health is a priority in Rockland County," said County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert. …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Six New Rockland Locations For Measles Exposure Announced As Cases In County Climb Past 150 Six New Rockland Locations For Measles Exposure Announced As Cases In County Climb Past 150
Six New Rockland Locations For Measles Exposure Announced As Cases In County Climb Past 150 Rockland residents are being reminded that the measles outbreak is still underway and that the numbers continue to grow with 151 cases since the outbreak began in October with six new locations of exposure announced. County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert are also warning residents of recent locations that may have been exposed to measles. Measles is one of the most contagious viruses on earth; 90 percent of unvaccinated people exposed to the virus become infected. You can catch measles just by being in a room where a person with measles has be…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Number Of Measles Cases Increases Again In Rockland Number Of Measles Cases Increases Again In Rockland
Number Of Measles Cases Increases Again In Rockland The measles outbreak that has plagued Rockland County continues to grow as the number of new cases has again increased. On Tuesday, the Rockland County Department of Health said there are currently 114 cases of measles confirmed in the county as well as five suspected cases that are being monitored. That's up by nine from last week. The outbreak began with visitors to and from Israel in September where more than 2,600 people have reportedly been affected. Since then the number had continued to grow weekly as unvaccinated or under-vaccinated children and adults were exposed, the department…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Flu Cases Climbing In New York: Here Are The Latest Numbers Flu Cases Climbing In New York: Here Are The Latest Numbers
Flu Cases Climbing In New York: Here Are The Latest Numbers If you haven’t gotten your flu shot yet, now may be the time as the virus is spreading. Officials from the New York State Health Department announced this week that the flu is spreading rapidly throughout the state, with some hospitals reportedly limiting visitation to prevent the spread of the virus. Flu season kicks off in earnest in October each year, though patients can still be susceptible to certain strains in September, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC said that reported cases tend to increase in November before peaking between December and F…

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by Zak Failla
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Person Infected With Measles Visited Palisades Mall, Health Department Says Person Infected With Measles Visited Palisades Mall, Health Department Says
Person Infected With Measles Visited Palisades Mall, Health Department Says Thousands of holiday shoppers may have been exposed to the measles after a resident infected with the measles visited several stores and restaurants in addition to the Palisades Mall. The person is one of 83 people with confirmed measles in Rockland County as of Wednesday, Nov. 28, said officials with the Rockland County Department of Health.  Rockland County Health Department officials say the person visited the Best Buy at the Palisades Mall on Saturday, Nov. 24, when it was packed with shoppers looking for holiday bargains. The infected person was also at Jalapa Express in Spring V…

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by Kathy Reakes
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What Is Holiday Heart Syndrome, And How Can You Avoid It? What Is Holiday Heart Syndrome, And How Can You Avoid It?
What Is Holiday Heart Syndrome, And How Can You Avoid It? It may sound festive, but there is nothing cheerful about holiday heart syndrome, a very real phenomenon in which heart-related emergencies spike around the food-and-drink-centered holidays. According to Emily Gordon, MD, an internal medicine physician with Bon Secours Medical Group, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) in Warwick, “There is a higher risk of heart disease around the holidays, when all around us are parties with unhealthy food and drinks. Rich desserts, eggnog and holiday breads are everywhere, and there are no outdoor activities in sight. Peo…

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Four Cases Of Mysterious Polio-Like Illness Diagnosed In New York Four Cases Of Mysterious Polio-Like Illness Diagnosed In New York
Four Cases Of Mysterious Polio-Like Illness Diagnosed In New York It starts out with symptoms similar to a common cold, but it could cause paralysis. Now, four cases of the rare and mysterious polio-like condition affecting children have been diagnosed in New York. State health officials who are investigating the cases have not revealed details regarding the locations, ages, gender or any other identifying details about those affected. So far, 127 cases in 22 states have been confirmed of acute flaccid myelitis or AFM, the CDC said. The average age of those diagnosed is 4 years old. It's unclear what's causing the outbreak, which can develop after a vi…

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by Joe Lombardi
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'Pure Poison': This Is One Of The Worst Foods You Can Eat, Harvard Professor Says 'Pure Poison': This Is One Of The Worst Foods You Can Eat, Harvard Professor Says
'Pure Poison': This Is One Of The Worst Foods You Can Eat, Harvard Professor Says While many pundits have lauded its healing properties, a Harvard professor has warned of potential dangers of the product, calling it “pure poison. Karin Michels, of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, spoke out against coconut oil in a 50-minute YouTube video that has since gone viral. Coconut oil had previously been touted as a weight loss and immune system boost. “Coconut oil is pure poison,” the Harvard professor said, according to a translation by Business Insider. “It is one of the worst foods you can eat.” The video has nearly a million views on YouTube. Last year, the Am…

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by Zak Failla
Weather
Heat Advisory: Sunny Stretch Will See Real-Feel Temps Near 100 Degrees Heat Advisory: Sunny Stretch Will See Real-Feel Temps Near 100 Degrees
Heat Advisory: Sunny Stretch Will See Real-Feel Temps Near 100 Degrees The stormy stretch of weather has finally ended. The sun has returned, and with it will come extreme heat. A Heat Advisory has been issued for the Hudson Valley, Fairfield County and New York City from 10 a.m. Sunday until 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 6. Sunday will see bright sunshine with a high in the low-90s, but it will feel like it's closer to 100 degrees, as the heat index - a combination of the temperature and humidity - will be in the upper-90s. Monday will also be sunny and hot, with a high around 92. There's a good chance for a heat wave -- defined as three days or more of a high tempe…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Falling Glen Rock Tree Limb Cracks Mercedes Windshield; Driver Hospitalized With Head Injuries Falling Glen Rock Tree Limb Cracks Mercedes Windshield; Driver Hospitalized With Head Injuries
Falling Glen Rock Tree Limb Cracks Mercedes Windshield; Driver Hospitalized With Head Injuries A falling tree limb cracked the windshield on a Mercedes Benz that had just exited Route 208 northbound in Glen Rock Sunday afternoon, sending the driver to the hospital with non life-threatening head injuries. The SUV's adult male driver was transported by Glen Rock EMS to Hackensack University Medical Center from De Boer Drive. A paramedic team from The Valley Hospital assisted Glen Rock EMTs with patient evaluation.  The driver was the only occupant in the Mercedes when the tree limb hit it.  The Glen Rock police and fire departments also responded to the incident. A flatbed tow truck  …

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by Cecilia Levine
Weather
'Dangerous' Heat Starts Friday: Prepare Now 'Dangerous' Heat Starts Friday: Prepare Now
'Dangerous' Heat Starts Friday: Prepare Now With the National Weather Service forecasting a “significant” heat wave beginning on Friday and lasting through at least Monday, New Yorkers are being encouraged to exercise extra precaution and check on the region’s at-risk populations. According to the National Weather Service, over the weekend, there will high temperatures and humidity, resulting in heat indexes ranging from the mid 90s and up to 104 degrees. A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been announced, and there is a chance of air quality deterioration. To avoid heat-related illnesses, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo  is “encouraging New …

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by Zak Failla
Business
Walmart, Sam's Club To Limit Opioid Prescriptions Walmart, Sam's Club To Limit Opioid Prescriptions
Walmart, Sam's Club To Limit Opioid Prescriptions With the country in the midst of an opioid epidemic, Walmart is taking efforts to curtail drug abuse by its customers. Officials announced Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies around the country will fill all opioid prescriptions with no more than a seven-day supply, capping daily dosages at 50 morphine milligram equivalents. The new policy is in line with guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding opioid use and abuse. The new policy is expected to be implemented nationwide within two months. Walmart employees are expected to get additional training and ed…

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by Zak Failla