BUREAU OF PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING | BUREAU OF PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING
Committed to improving the health and quality of life for the residents of Suffolk County with an emphasis on preventive care. The mission of the bureau is aligned with the Suffolk County Department of Health Services’ mission to prevent disease, protect public health and achieve high quality equitable and affordable health services for Suffolk County’s most vulnerable populations. Sample programs include: Prenatal/Postpartum Care; Child Find; Inborn Metabolic Screening Follow-Up; Chronic Disease Management; Child Abuse/Neglect; Wound Care; SBIRT and NARCAN trainings; offers in-home nursing and rehabilitative services to residents of Suffolk County who have health needs and required home visits; Health Education and Guidance; Community Programs and more. Call for detailed information.
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3500 Sunrise Highway, Great River, NY 11739
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(631) 853-3063
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Suffolk County, NY
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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.