Wayne County Public Health

Housing affordability and stability have been identified as one of the top concerns of Wayne County residents. Wayne County Public Health is asking community members to help us better understand local housing challenges by completing a short survey.

We want to hear directly from residents about what affordable and stable housing means to you in Wayne County. There are NO right or wrong answers, we want to hear your experience and perspectives.

Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YH2R7DH

The New York State Department of Health's Wadsworth Laboratory has confirmed rabies in a cat from the Town of Galen. One person was exposed and is being treated. Wayne County Public Health is urging residents to avoid wildlife and to ensure all domestic cats, dogs and ferrets are vaccinated for rabies. Wayne County Public Health will be holding free rabies vaccination clinics this month. To register visit https://apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties?OpID=53D7BD00AAD4C1D1E0631403580A31F2
For more information on rabies go to https://www.waynecountyny.gov/881/Public-Health or https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/zoonoses/rabies/

Additional rabies clinic added - June 25th

*If you are scheduled for the clinic on Saturday June 27th, there is no action needed. That clinic will still be held and is full.

https://apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties?OpID=53D7BD00AAD4C1D1E0631403580A31F2

The New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Laboratory has confirmed that a raccoon from the Lyons/Sodus area tested positive for rabies on June 3, 2026. This follows the confirmation of a rabid domestic cat in the same area the previous week.

For more information about rabies, potential exposures, or upcoming rabies vaccination clinics, please contact Wayne County Public Health at 315-946-5749 or visit the Wayne County website at https://www.waynecountyny.gov/

Loneliness is more common than we think—but connection is powerful.

About 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. feel lonely, and 1 in 4 report lacking social and emotional support.

One call. One connection. Pass it on.

Looking for ways to support your own well-being? Explore free, evidence-based tools from Wayne County Credible Mind: https://wayneny.crediblemind.com/

Wayne County Office for Aging offers various programs for older adults. For more information call (315)-946-5624

June 10th - Behavioral + Conduct Problems - https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/PVbdVS4GS3uWwmvx7UkJxw #/registration

August 12th - Learning Disabilities - https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/PVbdVS4GS3uWwmvx7UkJxw #/registration

Wayne County Public Health and Wayne Behavioral Health offer free Opioid Overdose kits and trainings to recognize the signs of an overdose and the proper administration of Narcan. For more information or to request a Narcan kit or training call Wayne County Public Health at 315-946-5749, email us at [email protected] or visit https://www.waynecountyny.gov/FormCenter/Mental-Health-6/NaloxoneNARCAN-Nasal-Spray-Request-Form-58

Trained Narcan a Life

The Rochester Regional Health Mammogram Bus will be at Sodus Community Health 3/31, 6/25, 8/26, and 11/11! Call or (585)922-PINK for an appointment or just stop by!