Delaware County Public Health

12/04/2025

STEPS2 at the CUNY School of Public Health is a free health education program for people living in New York State aged 16-27 with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Participants attend one-hour Zoom classes for six consecutive weeks, focusing on either sexual health and socialization (STEPS2) OR nutrition, exercise, and mindfulness (Steps to Your Health). Participants are randomly assigned to one of the two classes. All participants complete four surveys and receive $100 in gift cards ($25 per survey) upon survey completion.

The upcoming class cycle starts in just a few weeks.

If you or someone you support would like to participate in STEPS2, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/iL2gwrUCT4WJHehi7


For any questions, please email steps2@sph.cuny.edu or call (914) 365-8959.

11/21/2025

Clear Path for Veterans will hosting a mobile canteen on December 5th for veterans, military members, and their families residing in and around Sidney. Dinner is complimentary, and no registration is required. We hope you will join them!

For more information, contact Clear Path for Veterans Peer Mentor, Sean Sejersen at 315-687-3300 or seans@clearpathforvets.org.

11/21/2025

Bacteria can grow in food at room temperature and can make you sick. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours to prevent bacteria from growing. Learn more: https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/indoors/food_safety/consumer_guidance.htm

11/20/2025

This is your reminder to start thinking about how you are going to thaw your frozen turkey for Thanksgiving. Thawing depends on the weight of your turkey. You can thaw your turkey safely in 3 different ways: refrigerator, cold water or microwave thawing.
*Thawing in the refrigerator plan 24 hours per each 5 pounds and have it in a container to collect the juices.
*Thawing with cold water plan about 30 minutes per pound
For more safe turkey handling visit https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/poultry/turkey-basics-safe-thawing

11/20/2025

Free virtual training on December 3rd that will provide an overview of primary adult service systems for students with disabilities ages 14-22, along with information for families, educators, and partnering agencies.
Email LindaCNYTeam@aol.com to register.

11/14/2025

Erie County is hosting a livestream event on November 19th called Understanding Autism. Their local experts and advocates will be having a virtual discussion about autism. Learn the facts around autism, including what we know and don’t know about its causes and learn about community resources. Make informed decisions based on science, not speculation.

Please note during this livestream discussion – any services mentioned are specific to Erie County.

Recent public statements by federal sources and “influencer” culture have contributed to confusion and fear around vaccines, and Tylenol use during pregnancy. They have also exposed harsher fault lines between the reality of science and evidence, and myths and misinformation that swirl online.

On November 19, join local experts and advocates for a virtual 90-minute discussion of these recent statements about autism. Learn the facts around autism, including what we know and don’t know about its causes and learn about community resources. Make informed decisions based on science, not speculation.

The panelists, guided by Buffalo Toronto Public Media (WBFO) Disabilities Beat Reporter Emyle Watkins, will explore the evidence about claims linking Tylenol and vaccines to autism, and how such claims may undermine health professional and advocacy efforts. Whether you're a parent, healthcare provider, educator or interested member of the public, you will find tools to navigate these complex health narratives and support informed decision-making.

Don’t miss this opportunity to separate fact from fear and get information directly from trusted voices in medicine and advocacy. Coordinated with the Erie County Department of Health, Erie County Office for People with Disabilities, and Buffalo Center for Health Equity.

📅 Wednesday, November 19, 6:30 p.m.
📺 Watch the livestream on the Buffalo Toronto Public Media YouTube channel.
https://www.youtube.com//streams

11/14/2025

11/10/2025

UPDATE: ALL ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula has been recalled.

Baby formula recall!
The FDA has an open investigation on ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula for Botulism outbreak. For more information visit: https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-infant-botulism-infant-formula-november-2025

11/07/2025

For vital resources and Know Your Rights information for all New Yorkers, including immigrants, please visit: https://dos.ny.gov/know-your-rights

11/06/2025

Never thaw food on the counter because bacteria multiply quickly in the parts of the food that reach room temperature. Thaw frozen food safely in the refrigerator, in cold running water in the microwave, or as part of the cooking process. See more tips for preparing safe holiday meals: https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/indoors/food_safety/consumer_guidance.htm

11/05/2025

11/05/2025

November is National Healthy Skin Month to help emphasize the importance of having healthy skin. Every stage in life may have different tips and tricks for healthy skin, but there are a few constants:
-Use sunscreen
-Keep your skin moisturized by drinking water and using skin lotion
-Wash your face
For more information and tips visit https://www.aad.org/public/public-health/awareness-campaigns/national-healthy-skin-month