Chemung County Health Department

10/30/2026

Preventing early childhood lead exposure is key, bright futures begin lead-free!

Most homes built before 1978 contain lead paint. There’s only one way to know if there is lead in your home- by getting it tested! Call 607-873-1308 or complete this form to see if you qualify for a free home inspection for lead!

https://chemungcountyny.jotform.com/232053957276058

10/29/2026

📣PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT📣
FRUIT COCKTAIL RECALL DUE TO POSSIBLE LEAD CONTAMINATION

Please be advised that 15-ounce cans of Great Value brand Fruit Cocktail in Fruit Juice from Concentrate have been recalled due to concerns that they may contain elevated levels of lead.
Distributed by: Walmart
Reason for recall: Possible elevated lead levels that may pose a health risk.

What should you do?
-Do not consume the recalled product.
-Check your pantry for the affected cans.
-Follow the official recall guidance for instructions on what to do with the product.
-Share this alert with your family, friends, colleagues, and community partners to help spread awareness.

Lead exposure can be harmful to health, particularly for children. Please take this recall seriously and help protect our community by sharing this information.

For official recall details and updates, visit the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): U.S. Food and Drug Administration https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/?Event=100125

Please SHARE this post to help keep our community informed and safe!

10/29/2026

Getting your home tested for lead is an important step in protecting your family’s health. Lead can be found in older paint, dust, and water. Exposure can cause serious health problems, especially for young children and pregnant women. Since lead is often invisible, testing is the best way to identify potential hazards and help keep your home safe.
If you would like a free home inspection and live in the City of Elmira, zip codes 14901 and 14904. Please call our lead line at 607-873-1308

https://www.epa.gov/lead/national-lead-poisoning-prevention-week -your%20home-tested

10/28/2026

A child with lead poisoning may not have visible signs or symptoms, and many affected children look and act healthy. Talk to your child's healthcare provider about getting a blood lead test if there's any possibility of exposure.

For more information, click here! https://www.epa.gov/lead/national-lead-poisoning-prevention-week -the-facts

10/27/2026

October 25th-31st is Lead Poisoning Prevention week!

Anything you can do to reduce lead exposure can significantly impact and improve life outcomes, particularly for young children who are the most vulnerable. If you have young children, it is crucial to determine if they have been exposed to lead and learn how to prevent and decrease further exposure.

Learn more about how to prevent lead poisoning, here! https://www.epa.gov/lead/national-lead-poisoning-prevention-week -the-facts

10/26/2026

09/19/2026

Come and join us to our 7th annual Community Baby Shower on September 19th from 11 am to 1 pm in Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. Thank you Arnot Health, A Member of Centralus Health Chemung/Schuyler WIC CIDS - Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Developmental Services, Inc. Chemung County Health Department and Economic Opportunity Program for yoru support and coordinating this important event.

09/14/2026

‼️NEWS RELEASE ‼️

Chemung County Public Health Officials Investigate Confirmed Measles Case.

For questions regarding this public notice or measles vaccination, contact the Chemung County Department of Health by calling 607-737-2028.

09/04/2026

‼️NEWS RELEASE‼️ Please use caution around wild animals and unfamiliar pets.

Following several recent cases of rabies in animals on the South side of Elmira, there are things you can to do protect yourself, your loved ones, and your furry friends.

Rabies can be spread from a bite, scratch , or contact with spit from a rabid animal. Rabies is almost always fatal, unless it is treated before symptoms appear.

Take these steps to protect yourself from rabies:
☑️Avoid contact with wild animals and unfamiliar pets
☑️Keep pets indoors or supervised on a leash when outside to reduce chance of contact with potentially rabid animals
☑️Make sure pets are vaccinated against rabies once they reach 4 months of age
☑️Do not feed or attract animals by leaving pet food, garbage, or other potential food sources outdoors
☑️Teach children not to approach wild animals or unfamiliar pets

Questions or exposures should be directed to the Health Department by calling 607-737-2019 or email at [email protected]