OFFICE OF HEALTH EDUCATION | OFFICE OF HEALTH EDUCATION
Conducts numerous programs for the community, school and public organizations throughout Suffolk County, and operates the Suffolk County Tobacco Enforcement Program. The greatest benefit from prevention and education programs is reaped when Suffolk residents make choices in favor of healthy living. Improving health behaviors is beneficial at every age. Staff works with other agencies to design programming and provide education in Suffolk County communities in an effort to prevent disease, disability and premature death. In particular, we are working to reduce behaviors that lead to the development of co-morbidities such as cancer, diabetes obesity and smoking/vaping. The office is a resource for schools, work sites and community groups, for the latest health education information. Call for detailed information.
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725 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge, NY 11788
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SUFFOLK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES - DIVISION OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
The mission of the Division is to inform Suffolk County residents how to lead healthier lifestyles. Under the direction of the Suffolk County Health Department Commissioner, the Division of Preventive Medicine sponsors health fairs and other public events that proactively target Suffolk County populations who encounter high risk health factors such as heart disease diabetes, asthma, and stroke. The aim of the division is improving the lifestyle behaviors of these groups. Using preventive measures, targeting at risk groups through education and outreach will reduce emergency room visits as well as specialist services ultimately reducing costs to the taxpayer. The Division of Preventive Medicine overseas the Office of Health Education and the Bureau of Public Health Nursing.