Broome County Health Department

Our American Red Cross blood drive is about one month away, and there are still plenty of appointments remaining! All donors will receive a Fandango movie ticket and be entered to win a $100 gas gift card.

🩸 Location: Broome County Health Department. 225 Front St, Binghamton, NY, 13905
🩸 Date: Tue Jul 14, 2026
🩸 Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
🩸 Registration Link: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive (Sponsor Code: BCHealthDept)

Questions? Contact Devin Link at (607) 778-2830 or [email protected]

We’re so excited for the warm, sunny months! ☀️As you and your family start enjoying the sun and spending more time outside, we want to remind you about the importance of sun protection! 🧴

Here are some helpful tips to keep your little ones safe in the sun this summer:

🌴Instead of sunscreen, keep babies 6 months and under in shaded areas and use sun-protective clothing items to protect their skin.
👒Utilize sun-protection accessories like sunhats and sunglasses.
🧴Use baby-safe sunscreens with mineral filters to prevent skin irritation.
🏖️Reapply! Make sure you take breaks in outdoor play to reset and reapply sunscreen, especially after swimming.

Learn more about how to keep your family safe in the sun: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-play/Pages/Sun-Safety.aspx

Three team members from the Overdose Prevention Program are in Atlanta with the CDC and partners from across the country sharing successes, challenges and learning how to

Did you know? Pregnancy hormones can cause swollen, inflamed gums and increase your risk of gingivitis. More than 50% of pregnant women experience pregnancy-related gingivitis.

Regular dental visits during pregnancy can help keep you and your baby healthy. 🦷🤰

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Broome County WIC would like you to be aware of this recent recall.

Click on the link for more details:
https://www.cdc.gov/botulism/outbreaks-investigations/infant-formula-june-2026/index.html

Visit our STI clinic for testing and treatment. Every Tuesday 8:30 AM-4:00 PM. Call 607-778-2839 to make an appointment. Walk-ins are available upon availability.
Visit: https://www.gobroomecounty.com/hd/clinics-and-screenings for more information.

When temperatures rise, runoff from agriculture or fertilizer may mix with water causing harmful algal blooms (HAB). If you see these, steer clear of the water.

🚫If you see discolored water, thick green scum, floating mats, or paint-like streaks on the water, stay out and keep pets away.

Exposure to HABs can cause:
• Skin, eye, and throat irritation
• Allergic reactions
• Nausea and vomiting
• Breathing difficulties

Swim safely this summer by avoiding water with harmful algae blooms. 🏊‍♀️

Check out this upcoming webinar to hear from a Licensed Psychologist at Binghamton University on Emotion Regulation and Autism.