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Putnam County Department of Health Announces Moms Groups to Begin in June
13 June 2023
Two New Moms Support Groups facilitated by health department maternal child health nurses will be starting at the end of June:
Mahopac Library, located at 668 Route 6 in Mahopac, in the Lakeview Room Wednesdays from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. beginning June 21
Philipstown Friendship Center located at 6 Butterfield Road in Cold Spring Thursdays from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. beginning June 22
Both groups are free to attend and do not require pre-registration. Meet other parents with children from 0 to 3 years of age and receive answers to all your parenting questions. Health department nurses, including a certified lactation consultant, will be available to answer questions ranging from sleeping, breastfeeding, milestones, and more.
For questions, please call the health department at 845-808-1390 and ask to speak to a maternal child health nurse. Parents of young children can also stay up-to-date with information and events geared toward young children by following us on Facebook at facebook.com/putnamparents.
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.
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