Yates County Public Health

02/28/2026

🐾 Where to Check Your Pet for Ticks! 🐾

Ticks love to hide in warm, dark places on your pet. Be sure to check:
✔️ Around the ears
✔️ Under the collar
✔️ Between the toes
✔️ Around the tail
✔️ Under the legs
✔️ On the belly

🐶🐱 Like humans, pets can get tickborne diseases—and they can bring ticks into your home! Check your pet daily and remove any ticks you find. If you notice changes in behavior or appetite, contact your vet.

02/27/2026

✨ Meet Peyton, Public Health Specialist (Communicable Disease & Rabies)! ✨

Peyton holds a B.S. in Health Science from Alfred State and an MPH in Environmental Health from Boston University. During her time at BU, she served as President of The Period Project, organizing donation drives with a local nonprofit to help address period poverty across Massachusetts. Products were distributed to homeless shelters, medical centers, schools, and domestic violence shelters, alongside on-campus menstrual equity initiatives. She also previously served as an Environmental Health Intern right here at YCPH 😊

Her public health interests include environmental health, occupational health, reproductive and sexual health, and epidemiology.

Peyton is most looking forward to starting her career in public health and feels grateful for the opportunity to work hands-on in the community. She’s excited to bring a fresh perspective to the field and to give back to the community that helped shape who she is.

Outside of work, you can find her collecting vinyl, listening to music, going to the movies, reading, and spending time with family. 🎶📚🎬

02/27/2026

We would like to inform you of the recall of the following products:

• TheKiddoSpace Children’s Flashcard Talking Toys

• TheKiddoSpace Print and Cursive Handwriting Kits

• TheKiddoSpace Children’s Christmas Tree Toy Play Sets

These products are being recalled because they contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban.

02/27/2026

Be prepared for hazardous winter driving. Carry a first aid kit, blankets, flashlight and warning devices, such as flares or emergency marker. Also carry a shovel, broom and sand or kitty litter in case your vehicle gets stuck. Learn more at health.ny.gov/environmental/emergency/weather/cold/ and youtube.com/watch?v=jTDF_lEnYs4

02/26/2026

✨ Meet Alyssa, Director of Public Health! ✨

Alyssa is a Penn Yan Academy graduate and holds a Bachelor’s in Health Science & Psychology from Wells College and a Master of Public Health in Health Policy & Management from the University at Albany.

She brings over 8 years of experience in healthcare and public health, including 6 years in international development focused on program management and community health. Her previous roles include Associate Program Manager with Population Services International, supporting work in Mozambique, Angola, Uganda, and Tanzania; Women in Public Policy Fellow with the New York State Department for the Prevention of Domestic Violence; Community Health Service Promotor with Peace Corps Mozambique; Evaluation Consultant with the International Federation of the Red Cross & Red Crescent Society; Emergency Medical Technician; and Medical Scribe at Penn Yan Community Health.

While working abroad was an incredible experience, Alyssa missed the close community connection that public health provides. As a Yates County native, she is honored to be back serving the people and places she loves and looks forward to strengthening local partnerships and programming to help every resident thrive.

Her areas of interest include maternal and child health, reproductive health, and gender-based violence prevention.

Outside of work, Alyssa enjoys gardening, traveling and experiencing different cultures, languages, and food. She speaks Portuguese and is married with a son, a cat named Quiabo, and a dog named Ziko. 🌎🌱

02/26/2026

Presented by the Cancer Services Program of the Finger Lakes Region, join us on Saturday, March 7 at 11:00 AM for a prevention presentation on colorectal cancer! March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, after all. 🎗

Learn about the symptoms, risk factors, updated screening guidelines, and how to low your risk for colorectal cancer. 📊

Questions? Email Isabelle from the Cancer Services Program at Isabelle_ceddia@urmc.rochester.edu! 📨

02/26/2026

Physical activity helps prevent and treat a variety of chronic diseases, and there are plenty of places to get out and walk, bike or hike, regardless of the weather! Some ideas to get out and get moving: https://ow.ly/99Pg50YlaQq

02/26/2026

02/25/2026

🩷 Taking care of your health starts with prevention.
Are you due for your mammogram? Get your breast cancer screening done right here in our community.

The University of Rochester Mobile Mammography Unit will be at the Branchport–Keuka Park Fire Station on Thursday, March 26, 2026, from 9:30 AM–2:30 PM.

Regular mammograms are an important part of early detection and can help save lives.

✔️ Women 40+ are encouraged to schedule
✔️ Women with or without insurance are welcome
📄 See flyer for additional details
📞 Call (585) 224-3070 to make your appointment

02/25/2026

Diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) services help people with diabetes learn ways to manage their diabetes that fit their life. It can also help prevent or delay serious diabetes complications like heart disease. Find a program near you: bit.ly/3OfEb12

02/25/2026

🤍 Free Introduction to Breastfeeding Class!

Join us for a fun, relaxed evening of learning and preparing for your new baby. Perfect for expectant parents and one support person 🍼

📅 Tuesday, March 3, 2026 | 5:30–7 PM
📍 Finger Lakes Lactation | 270 Lake St. Suite #1, Penn Yan
✨ Class size is limited—register now!

Registration required (class size is limited!)
🔗 Register at https://ow.ly/4fH250Y5wnt
📞 Or call (607) 383-0187