Responsible for the regulation of public water supplies and all residential or small commercial private wastewater treatment facilities and for the review and approval of plans for new or replacement water lines, sanitary sewers, private wastewater treatment systems, public swimming pools, and realty subdivisions.

Provides the information and tools that families, homeowners, and property owners need to prevent children from being exposed to dangerous lead hazards. Program comprises two parts: The Lead Poisoning Primary Prevention Grant Program (Lead Primary) and Lead Poisoning Primary Prevention Initiative (Primary Initiative). Lead Primary activities are focused in neighborhoods that have been identified as "communities of concern" where children are at highest risk for lead poisoning. Activities are carried out in 1, 2, 3 or 4 unit family homes in zip codes identified as "Communities of Concern" for lead poisoning (see eligibility for specific zip codes). "Areas of High Risk" within these zip codes are identified to receive a concentrated intervention. Each home in the "area of high risk" receives a full exterior inspection, and in some cases, an interior inspection and a lead education visit for the occupant. Repairs, utilizing lead safe work practices, must be made to any identified lead hazards. The Primary Initiative is a county-wide program available in all areas of Erie County. Families with young children who want information about lead poisoning prevention can request an assessment of their pre-1978 home. A visual exterior and interior inspection by staff will identify any potential lead hazards and a lead education visit with the family will provide cleaning supplies and strategies for avoiding lead hazards. Repairs, utilizing lead safe work practices, must be made to any identified lead hazards. Program also provides: - Free training on how to conduct "Lead Safe Work Practices" (LSWP) when doing repairs or remodeling in the home; see website for class schedule and registration. - Free materials and supplies for doing the required work "lead safe" after taking the LSWP course; - Referrals to additional resources and programs available for lead poisoning prevention; - Training for agencies, municipalities, and community organizations.

Provides environmental information, products, and a home safety survey by Health Inspectors/Educators. Home visits include an assessment for indoor air quality, asthma control, carbon monoxide poisoning, fire and burn safety, lead poisoning hazards, unintentional injury, smoking cessation, and housing and property maintenance. Following the home assessment, intervention products and services are provided according to need and interest. Free products include: smoke detectors and batteries, CO detectors, child safety products, cleaning supplies, asthma trigger management supplies, and radon test kits to qualifying families.

Provides communicable disease control by collecting information on infectious diseases to allow early identification within the community.

Provides information and public awareness of West Nile Virus to the community, and educates residents to remove anything that might hold standing water tires, wheelbarrows, buckets, etc, and unremovable standing water which could create a mosquito breeding ground.

Provides comprehensive Case Management and support services, including support groups to HIV infected individuals and their familes. Also provides risk counseling for individuals at high risk for HIV infection in the Nassau County Community as well as the Nassau County Correction Center. Also offers education and outreach services.

Any individual that performs tattoo, microblading, permanent make-up, or body piercing services in Nassau County is required to hold a valid Tattoo/Body Piercing Artist Certification issued by the Nassau County Department of Health. The Artist Certification is valid for three years from the date of issuance, and it is the individual’s responsibility to renew their Artist Certification in a timely manner. Call for detailed information.

The 2024-2025 HEAP Clean and Tune benefit opened on October 1, 2024. Eligible households can receive energy efficiency services, which includes the cleaning of primary heating equipment, but may also include chimney cleaning, minor repairs, installation of carbon monoxide detectors or programmable thermostats, if needed, to allow for the safe, proper, and efficient operation of the heating equipment. Benefit amounts are based on the actual cost incurred to provide clean and tune services, up to a maximum of $500. No additional HEAP cash benefits are available. Call for detailed information.

Promote health and improve wellness through various programs and preparedness initiatives throughout the county. The pharmacy strives to achieve this mission by completing the following objectives: Procures and redistributes COVID-19 vaccines to providers, nursing homes and pharmacies through its Pharmacy-to-Practice program; Facilitates reallocation of COVID-19 test kits to local schools; Furnishes policies and procedures for medications, biologicals and devices in all County-related programs and satellite clinics, including the Immunization Action Program and Mental Health and Hygiene; Provides guidelines for the handling of expired, recalled and/or out-of-use items, including medication labeling, patient counseling and drug information in the medical record and Supervises, audits, and inspects all Jail Medical Unit pharmacies. Call for detailed information for all services offered.

Responsible for controlling mosquitoes, ticks and other arthropod infestations that are of public health importance. Suffolk County Residents can request mosquito control and/or notify of a mosquito issue. Call for detailed information.

Provides education and support in areas of disease and injury prevention. Areas may include nutrition, dental health in children, STDs, worksite wellness, HIV/AIDS, cancer screening and education, teen pregnancy, family planning, lead poisoning prevention, physical activity, communicable and chronic diseases, rabies control, tobacco use prevention and cessation, and car seat safety.

A federally funded grant program designed to help families stay safe from lead. Homes built prior to 1978 could contain lead-based paint. When small children are exposed to lead it can cause behavioral problems, damage to organs, and learning problems. Homeowners and renters in Niagara Falls and Lockport may qualify for free or low-cost lead-based paint control and housing improvements. Potential items that qualify include replacement windows, replacement doors, fresh paint, aluminum trim, and more. Application to this program is open to any household with a child under 6 (either living in the home or frequently visiting). Assistance is available to determine if applicants meet the income and eligibility requirements. Rental property owners are encouraged to apply as well.

Protects soil and water resources by registering all petroleum tanks, conducting facility inspections, and assuring expedient remediation of petroleum contamination at PBS sites only.

Provides information on fishing, hunting, and wildlife, and how to obtain licenses to fish and hunt in designated locations. Residents can also report suspected wildlife sightings to the regional office.

DBCH offers a free tick identification service to the public that includes identification of the species, gender/life stage, estimate of feeding time and level of engorgement. The service also provides an official record of the identification that can be forwarded to a medical provider. Also provides information on Lyme's disease prevention and treatment.

Controls and investigates diseases that can pass from person to person, including sexually-transmitted infections, HIV, and AIDS. Provides lead poisoning prevention, immunization clinics, flu clinics, maternal and child health visits, and confidential testing and follow-up for TB (tuberculosis), When needed and ordered by the Health Care Provider, certain Public Health Nursing services may be provided in the home. Visit the GOHealthNY Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram page for news and information.

Aims to prevent human rabies via the testing of suspect animals, the rabies vaccination of pets, the monitoring of biting animals, the monitoring of animals exposed to rabies, and the rabies vaccination of persons with known or suspected rabies exposure.

** The 2024-2025 Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement benefit opened on October 1, 2024. ** The Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement benefit can help eligible homeowners repair or replace their furnace, boiler and other direct heating equipment necessary to keep your home's primary heating source working. Benefit amounts are based on the actual cost incurred to repair or replace your furnace, boiler, and/or other essential heating equipment, $4,000 for a repair and $8,000 for a replacement. You may call your HEAP Local District Contact to apply.

Provides information and public awareness of West Nile Virus to the community, and educates residents to remove anything that might hold standing water, such as tires, wheelbarrows, buckets, etc, and report unremovable standing water which could create a mosquito breeding ground.

Works to ensure worker safety and health through worksite enforcement, education and compliance assistance, and cooperative and voluntary programs. To report unsafe working conditions or Safety and Health violations contact the OSHA office nearest to you or call the toll free number listed below.

Can help eligible homeowners repair or replace your furnace, boiler and other direct heating equipment necessary to keep your home's primary heating source working. Benefit amounts are based on the actual cost incurred to repair or replace your furnace, boiler, and/or other essential heating equipment, $4,000 for a repair and $8,000 for a replacement. You may call your HEAP Local District Contact to apply.

Administers a food inspection program of food service establishments and caterers to protect the public's health, and provides health education and information on safe food handling practices. Also provides information and issues permits for operating temporary food stands. To view food facility inspection reports, see: https://www.healthspace.com/Clients/NewYork/Erie/Erie_Live_Web.nsf

Provides rabies information, monitoring, and vaccinations available to those who own pets, and or those who have been exposed or potentially exposed with an animal suspected of having rabies.