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HERKIMER COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING SERVICE | HERKIMER COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING SERVICE

* Provides public health services that include:
  • Rabies Prevention (receive notification of all dog bites in the county and work with the person that was bitten to make sure they get screened for rabies risk and the need for post-exposure prophylaxis).
  • Lead Poisoning Prevention (works with families of children at risk for, or with an elevated blood lead level to reduce that child's level). Testing is not provided by public health but a referral is made to the NYS office.
  • Immunization Program (provides mandatory and optional vaccines for the county residents)
  • Communicable Disease Program (investigates and coordinates with other agencies on reports of State-defined communicable diseases).
  • Healthy Families Program (Assists at-risk families with strength-based guidance and support in parenting and other life issues).
  • Emergency Preparedness (Promoting and educating the community on being prepared for natural and other disasters).
  • Children's Programs including Early Intervention.

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RABIES INVESTIGATIONS | SCHENECTADY COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES

The Environmental Health unit is responsible for investigation of all domestic and wild animal bites for the prevention of rabies. Bite investigations include proper follow-up and quarantine and/or euthanasia of suspect animals to prevent the transmission of rabies to humans. The program also administers quarterly vaccination clinics for cats dogs and ferrets.

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COVID-19 HOTLINE | BASSETT HEALTHCARE NETWORK

* Provides a hotline where concerned individuals can call and be triaged. If symptoms warrant testing, they will be directed to a site.

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Environmental Health Services | Environmental Health Services - Hornell District Office

Ensures that suitable water, food, housing, and recreational facilities are provided to the public. Identifies, investigates and resolves actual and potential health hazards caused by environmental health factors.

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AID/HIV PROGRAM | CORNERSTONE FAMILY HEALTHCARE

CFH provides service coordination for people who have AIDS or are HIV positive by developing plans for the treatment as well as care.

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WEST NILE VIRUS | PUTNAM COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (PCDOH)

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.

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WEST NILE VIRUS | WESTCHESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (WCDOH) - WHITE PLAINS ADMINISTRATION DIVISION

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.

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AIDS/HIV EDUCATION AND PREVENTION PROGRAM | HUDSON VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES (HVCS) -DUTCHESS

Provides an outreach program to educate the public, especially those in high risk groups, about AIDS/HIV, and to preventive measures. Also offers confidential HIV testing and counseling.

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COMMUNITY SANITATION AND FOOD PROTECTION | PUTNAM COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (PCDOH)

Responds to complaints by inspections of food service operations, hotels/motels, children's camps, mobile home parks, migrant labor camps, land developments, swimming pools, beaches, etc. Provides surveillance of community water systems and investigates spills which could contaminate water supplies. Also responds to reports of disease and lead contamination. Investigates complaints regarding indoor air and responds to public health related housing complaints, including reports of standing water, dead animals, etc.

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COMMUNITY SANITATION AND FOOD PROTECTION | ORANGE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Environmental Health works to ensure the safety of the public in a wide range of areas, such as rabies control, safe drinking water, sanitary food and restaurant conditions, etc.

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WEST NILE VIRUS | WESTCHESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (WCDOH) - YONKERS

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.

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LGBT HEALTH | WESTCHESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (WCDOH) - YONKERS

Provides free, anonymous and confidential counseling and testing for HIV/AIDS, and provides confidential partner notification assistance to providers for their HIV positive and AIDS diagnosed patients.

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BUREAU OF CHEST DISEASES | SUFFOLK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES - DIVISION OF PATIENT CARE SERVICES

Works to prevent, control and eliminate tuberculosis in Suffolk County. The BCD will accomplish this mission through public health surveillance, nurse case management, contact tracing, policy development, health care professional consultation, technical assistance, supervision, regulation and education. Call for detailed information of programs and services offered.

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STI RESOURCE CENTER | AMERICAN SEXUAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION

Provides hotline services, advocacy work and a network of support groups for STI patients. Offers educational information and emotional support.

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ZOONOTIC DISEASES | NASSAU COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

Investigates the control and the spread of mosquitoes through surveillance of mosquito breeding areas, preventing the development of adult mosquitoes, trapping adult mosquitoes, responding to complaints, treating infested areas and testing the trapped mosquitoes for presence of disease. Also Nassau County DOH investigates all reported animal bites. Nassau County Public Health law requires that pets be vaccinated against rabies. This includes, but is not limited to, dogs, cats, and ferrets. Medical providers treating a person who has suffered an animal bite are required to report the incident to the Department. To report a bite incident, please call 516-227-9663 during normal business hours or 516-742-6154 after business hours and on weekends. The department will answer all questions regarding rabies, raccoons, bats, ticks and more. Call for detailed information.

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SEASONAL FLU AND PNEUMONIA VACCINES | WESTCHESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (WCDOH) - WHITE PLAINS DISTRICT OFFICE

Provides seasonal flu and pneumonia vaccines, along with information and public awareness of the flu, how to prevent it, and what to do immediately if anyone comes in contact with someone with symptoms of the flu. The Seasonal Flu shot also includes the H1N1 strain. Please Note: Children under 18, pregnant women, or adults with chronic medical conditions should receive the vaccine from their primary doctors or obtain a prescription for the vaccines.

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SEASONAL FLU AND PNEUMONIA VACCINES | WESTCHESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (WCDOH) - MOUNT KISCO

Provides seasonal flu and pneumonia vaccines, along with information and public awareness of the flu, how to prevent it, and what to do immediately if anyone comes in contact with someone with symptoms of the flu. The Seasonal Flu shot also includes the H1N1 strain. Please Note: Children under 18, pregnant women, or adults with chronic medical conditions should receive the vaccine from their primary doctors or obtain a prescription for the vaccines.

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SEASONAL FLU AND PNEUMONIA VACCINES | WESTCHESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (WCDOH) - YONKERS

Provides seasonal flu and pneumonia vaccines, along with information and public awareness of the flu, how to prevent it, and what to do immediately if anyone comes in contact with someone with symptoms of the flu. The Seasonal Flu shot also includes the H1N1 strain. Please Note: Children under 18, pregnant women, or adults with chronic medical conditions should receive the vaccine from their primary doctors or obtain a prescription for the vaccines.

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WEST NILE VIRUS | WESTCHESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (WCDOH) - MOUNT KISCO

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.

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LGBT HEALTH | WESTCHESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (WCDOH)

Provides free, anonymous and confidential counseling and testing for HIV/AIDS, and provides confidential partner notification assistance to providers for their HIV positive and AIDS diagnosed patients.

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COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PROGRAM | ULSTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

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

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CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

CDC works to protect America from health and safety threats, both foreign and domestic.

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NOVEL CORONAVIRUS HOTLINE | NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

This helpline provide information on the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), frequently asked questions and preventative measures. This is a rapidly changing situation, so regularly check the website or call for new information. Also, help with scheduling COVID-19 vaccination appointment.

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