Onondaga County Health Department

Need help registering for the NYS Lead Inspection Rental Registry?

Join us today at the Property Owner Assistance Open House for registration support, grant information, compliance guidance, and next steps.

📅 June 23, 2026
⏰ 12 PM – 6 PM
📍 Housing Visions Training Center, 116 Hawley Ave, Syracuse

Walk-ins are welcome! Call (315) 435-3271 with questions.

💧 Beat the heat, stay hydrated! ☀️

As temperatures rise, your body needs more water to stay healthy and energized. Drinking enough water can help improve focus, support physical activity, and prevent dehydration.

🚰 Carry a reusable water bottle
🍉 Eat water-rich fruits and vegetables
🏃 Drink water before, during, and after physical activity
⏰ Don’t wait until you feel thirsty to hydrate

Small habits can make a big difference this summer. Make hydration part of your daily routine!

Get more tips for drinking more water: www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/tips-for-drinking-more-water

💊 Did You Know? PrEP Can Help Prevent HIV.

PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) is medication that can reduce the risk of getting HIV from s*x by 99% or more when taken as prescribed.

There are options to fit different lifestyles, including:
✔️ A daily pill
✔️ An injection every 2 months
✔️ An injection every 6 months

PrEP may be a good option if you're s*xually active and don't always know the HIV status of your partner(s).

The Sexual Wellness Center can help you:
✅ Learn if PrEP is right for you
✅ Explore medication options
✅ Find low-cost or no-cost programs
✅ Access recommended follow-up testing

📞 Call: 315-435-3236
📱 Text: 315-882-4578

📍 Sexual Wellness Center
Civic Center, Suite 80 (Basement Level)
421 Montgomery Street

Learn more about our services and schedule an appointment today.

🧡 You Can Help Save a Life 🧡

An opioid overdose can happen anywhere, and knowing how to respond can make all the difference.

Narcan (naloxone) can quickly restore breathing during an opioid overdose, giving someone a second chance at life.

📞 Call or text 315-418-5365 to learn more and get trained.

Being prepared means being ready to help a friend, family member, neighbor, or community member in an emergency.

One simple training could help save a life.

The Onondaga County Health Department is committed to sharing information about resources available throughout our community that support s*xual wellness.

Have you heard of Layla’s Got You?

Layla’s Got You is a local and online resource space focused on providing young women with access to conversations and information related to relationships, s*xual health, wellness, life skills, and personal development.

To learn more about available resources and opportunities, visit:
www.laylasgotyou.com

💙 Semana de la Salud del Hombre: 15 al 21 de junio 💙

Cuando llega un nuevo bebé, la vida cambia para toda la familia, incluidos los padres y las parejas.

Aunque la salud mental posparto suele asociarse con las madres, los padres y las parejas también pueden experimentar estrés, ansiedad, tristeza, irritabilidad, agotamiento y otros desafíos emocionales después del nacimiento de un bebé.

A todos los padres y parejas: su salud mental también importa.

💙 Está bien sentirse abrumado.
💙 Está bien pedir apoyo.
💙 No tienen que atravesar esta transición solos.

La salud mental posparto afecta a toda la familia, y buscar ayuda es una señal de fortaleza, no de debilidad.

Postpartum Support International ofrece grupos gratuitos de apoyo entre pares en línea, incluido un Grupo de Apoyo para Padres.

Obtenga más información aquí: postpartum.net/en-espanol/encuentros-de-apoyo-virtuales/

🌽🍓 Fresh, local, and in season! 🥕🍅

There's no better time to visit your local farmers market. From fresh fruits and vegetables to locally made products, farmers markets offer delicious ways to support your health and your community.

✅ Shop fresh, seasonal produce
✅ Support local farmers and small businesses
✅ Discover new flavors and recipes
✅ Keep your food dollars in the local economy

Stop by your neighborhood farmers market and see what's in season!

Learn more about farmers markets in Onondaga County: onondagagrown.com/buy-local/farmers-markets/

💙 Men’s Health Week: June 15–21 💙

When a new baby arrives, everyone's life changes including dads and partners.

While postpartum mental health is often discussed in relation to mothers, fathers and partners can also experience stress, anxiety, sadness, irritability, exhaustion, and other emotional challenges after a baby is born.

To all fathers and partners: your mental health matters, too.

💙 It's okay to feel overwhelmed.
💙 It's okay to ask for support.
💙 You don't have to navigate this transition alone.

Postpartum mental health affects the whole family, and seeking help is a sign of strength- not weakness.

Postpartum Support International offers free online peer support groups, including a Dad Support Group.

Learn more: https://postpartum.net/get-help/psi-online-support-meetings/

💙 June is Men’s Health Month 💙

This month is the perfect time to talk about a health issue that affects thousands of men each year: colorectal cancer.

The good news? Screening can help detect colorectal cancer early—and there are more screening options than ever, including convenient at-home tests for some people.

✔️ Age 45 or older? It's time to talk to your healthcare provider about screening.
✔️ Screening can find cancer early, when treatment is most effective.
✔️ Some screening options can even be completed from the comfort of home.

No health insurance? The Cancer Services Program may be able to help.
📞 Call 315-435-3653 to see if you qualify for FREE colorectal cancer screening.