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Putnam County Department of Health

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The Putnam County Department of Health is made of several divisions all working towards improving and protecting the health of the community. Click on one of the options below to learn more about that division.

Stay Prepared for Air Quality Health Advisories

29 June 2023

An air quality health advisory has been issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Here are some ways you can protect your physical health:

  • Avoid strenuous activities outdoors
  • Keep outdoor activities short or try to move them inside
  • Stay indoors with windows and doors closed
  • Avoid additional pollution indoors, like burning candles or spraying aerosol products
  • Set HVAC systems to recirculate, or close the damper on a window air conditioner (for fine particulate pollution)

If your physical health is affected by the air quality, talk to your healthcare provider.

If your mental health is affected by the air quality, please reach out to one of the resources available in Putnam County:

  • Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988
  • Putnam County Crisis Hotline: 845-225-1222
  • PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Vet2Vet Veterans Warmline: 914-519-8097
  • CoveCare Center: 845-225-2700
  • Philipstown Hub: 845-260-1001
  • Carmel Psychological Associates: 845-279-5908
  • Mental Health Association in Putnam: 845-278-7600
  • NAMI Putnam County: 845-363-1478

Stay informed of conditions by checking these resources:


Welcome Message

The mission of the Putnam County Department of Health is to improve and protect the health of our community.

We strive to prevent the spread of disease, protect against environmental hazards, promote healthy lifestyles, ensure access to quality health services, and respond to disasters.

We encourage you to explore our website and contact us if you have any questions.

In the event of an emergency, Health Department staff are available 24/7. Please call 845-808-1390 to report a public health emergency, rabies exposure, communicable disease, water outage or sewer overflow.
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Contact the Department of Health


  • Michael J. Nesheiwat, MD

    Commissioner of Health