Welcome Video
Welcome to the Healthy Ulster County Network website. We are proud to be able to collaborate with community partners to offer you a comprehensive directory of preventative health resources. County Executive Mike Hein
Combating childhood obesity is the #1 public health issue in the nation and a major part of County Executive Mike Hein's Healthy Ulster County initiative. This video outlines the small steps you can take to keep your family healthy and strong!
Imagine a time when everyone works toward preventing disease, rather than treating it. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is working to unite community leaders and ordinary citizens across America to make it happen. Listen in.
Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse and Protect the Environment
Confidential Disposal of Unused, Unwanted Medications Now Available at the Town of Saugerties and Town of New Paltz Police Departments.
Keep Your Kids Safe While Riding in Your Car - How to Properly Install a Car Safety Seat
What to Do Before, During and After a Flood
EPA: Dealing With Floods and Other Emergencies
THE SOARING COST OF OBESITY IN NYS: OVER $11.8 BILLION
YOU Have the Power to Prevent Childhood Obesity!
OBESITY: COMPLEX BUT CONQUERABLE
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Featured Healthy Recipe
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Healthy Ulster County TipStand up while you surf the web. A recent study has shown that one hour per day of sedentary activity increases one's chances of dying from heart disease by 18%. Alternate standing and sitting while online and you can help eliminate the risk.
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Be Tick Free in Ulster CountyIt's important to know the kind of threat ticks pose, and how you keep yourself protected. Ulster County has put togther some great information on preventing tick bites, as well as treating a bite.Tick Prevention TipsFree TickID iPhone App |
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UC Recreational Resource Map
Check out Ulster County's new
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Creating Healthy Places
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Check Out Ulster County's New Healthy After-School/Snack GuidelinesHELP PREVENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN ULSTER COUNTY10 Good Reasons to Avoid Sugar Sweetened Beverages |
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