SRMT Health Services Division

10/20/2026

🌟 WIC DID YOU KNOW? 🌟

Many families can greatly benefit from WIC nutrition education!

WIC offers more than healthy foods and benefits! Our nutrition education services provide families with practical tips to support healthy growth and development. Learn about meal planning, budget-friendly recipes, healthy snack ideas, introducing new foods, picky eating, and making nutritious choices that work for your family.

WIC nutrition education provides families with:
✅ Healthy eating tips
✅ Easy and nutritious recipes
✅ Meal planning ideas
✅ Feeding guidance for infants and children
✅ Budget-friendly nutrition strategies

📞 Call us today at 358-6252 to learn more about eligibility and how to apply!

10/20/2026

October is ADHD Awareness Month 💙🧠

ADHD is more than being distracted. It is a neurodevelopmental condition that can affect attention, organization, time management, emotional regulation, and impulse control. ADHD impacts children, teens, and adults, and many individuals thrive when they have the right support, understanding, and accommodations.

This ADHD Awareness Month, let's replace stigma with understanding and recognize the unique strengths that often accompany ADHD, including creativity, innovation, resilience, energy, and problem-solving abilities.
✅ Learn the facts
✅ Be patient and supportive
✅ Encourage individuals to seek help when needed
✅ Celebrate different ways of thinking and learning

Remember: ADHD looks different for everyone, and seeking support is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Let's build a community where neurodiversity is understood, respected, and valued.

10/15/2026

🚨 Community Health Advisory: Measles Case Identified in St. Lawrence County 🚨

A confirmed case of measles has been reported in St. Lawrence County.

If you: ✅ Believe you may have been exposed to measles, or ✅ Are experiencing symptoms such as fever, rash, cough, runny nose, or red/watery eyes

Please do not enter the Health Services facility.

📞 Call 518-358-3141 to speak with our medical staff about next steps before coming to the clinic.

Calling ahead helps protect you, our patients, and our employees while ensuring you receive appropriate care as quickly and safely as possible.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our community healthy.

An individual in St. Lawrence County has tested positive for measles.

Read the full press release: https://www.stlawco.gov/news/press-release-public-health-officials-report-confirmed-measles-case-st-lawrence-county

10/15/2026

A/CDP Prevention's trip to Pumpkin Inferno had to be rescheduled to October 18th. Spots are still available. Call our office at (518) 358 - 2967 to sign up a youth ages 10 to 15.

10/15/2026

Today we recognize Indigenous Pink Day during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Wear pink proudly to honor breast cancer survivors, symbolizing their resilience and strength.
For more information visit: https://americanindiancancer.org/breast-cancer/

10/14/2026

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among AI/AN women and the second leading cause of cancer death. However, all bodies have breast tissue and are at risk for developing breast cancer. Support our relatives by supporting Indigenous Pink and raising awareness of Indigenous breast cancer burdens during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

10/13/2026

Repost from American Indian Cancer Foundation: We know remembering Breast Cancer screening guidelines can seem overwhelming, relatives. We designed this flip book to make it easier and more convenient!

All bodies have breast tissue, so share this resource with all your loved ones, your tribal clinic, or just print it out to have on hand.

Swipe through to read about guidelines and risk factors, and join us in feeling empowered to advocate for your breast health. Stoodis! 🩷💪✍️

10/13/2026

🍂 Flu season is here! Protect yourself and your loved ones by getting your Flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines at our upcoming vaccine clinics. Vaccination is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of serious illness and help keep our community healthy.

10/08/2026

The New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Laboratory has notified the St. Lawrence County Public Health Department (SLCPHD) that a raccoon in the Gouverneur area has tested positive for rabies, submitted by the SLCPHD. Twenty-five animals have tested positive for rabies in St. Lawrence County so far this year.

Please remain vigilant and use caution around wild or unfamiliar animals. Do not approach or handle animals that appear sick, injured, or are behaving unusually.

If you encounter a potentially rabid animal, keep a safe distance and contact your local animal control or public health department for guidance.

Help keep yourself, your family, and your pets safe by staying alert and avoiding contact with unfamiliar animals.