* Conducts inspections of food manufacturers, grocery stores, warehouses, and bottling plants. * Evaluates and inspects food labeling and advertising. * Seizes unfit or adulterated food. * Licenses food operators. * Samples food products for analysis. * Investigates consumer complaints.

* Provides education and information on lead risk reduction methods.

* Provides lead poisoning screening

* Provides nursing and environmental home visits for children with elevated lead levels.

* Provides information to the public, including individual citizens and community services, about the handling, abatement, and management of asbestos in schools, the work place, and the home.

* 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.

Prevents epidemics and the spread of disease by providing immunizations and vaccinations, a rabies clinic, a flu clinic, HIV testing, tuberculosis screening, prenatal care, etc.

Online Resource for Bee Removal Services

For information regarding COVID-19 please check our website at http://www.cortland-co.org/432/Health-Department.To find COVID-19 vaccine locations community members can: Search vaccines.gov, text your ZIP code to 438829, or call 1-800-232-0233.

* Offers residential or commercial bio-recovery and trauma cleaning services that is OSHA certified. Mold removal. Air duct cleaning. Carpet, tile and upholstery cleaning. Graffiti Removal. 24/7 emergency services for water damage. Sewage removal. Waterproofing services: foundation repairs, basement cleanout, draining, water extraction, and structural drying. Fire and smoke damage remediation. * Offers a cleaning service for individuals with incontinence issues, including cleaning following individuals leaving the home setting to move into professional care. Hoarding cleanup.

Provides a youth drop-in center and community youth center that focuses its programming on the physical and mental health of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth (13-24 yrs) and their straight allies in the Southern Tier.

Certified water quality testing lab measures numerous water quality parameters, including coliform / e.coli bacteria, nitrates, lead and more. Partners with volunteers to monitor local water quality including monitoring harmful algal blooms on Cayuga Lake.

Provides medically accurate information on COVID-19 for individuals and healthcare workers. Includes information on how to prepare for an outbreak, what to do if you are sick, and how to care for someone who is sick.

Conducts investigations of public health nuisance complaints and submits written reports to Health and Code Enforcement Officers. Provides technical assistance to county residents in regard to their private water supply and sewage disposal systems. Collects water samples and conducts sewage system evaluations, for a fee, upon request.

* Provides information to the public, including individual citizens and community services, about the handling, abatement, and management of asbestos in schools, the work place, and the home.

* Provides lifesaving instruction and certification in skills such as First Aid CPR/AED, Basic Life Support (BLS), Water Safety Instruction (WSI), Lifeguard Training, and Babysitter Training.

* Helps prevent workers from becoming sick or injured on the job. Services may include: Assess potential workplace hazards Recommend engineering controls and safe work practices Provide ergonomic assessments Assist in developing health and safety programs Provide worker health and safety training and education* Helps with social, psychological, and financial difficulties as a result of work-related illnesses, social workers by providing: Community Resource Referrals Short-term Individual and Family Counseling Social, Psychological and Financial Counseling Stress Reduction and Crisis Intervention

for the latest information on Coronavirus go to https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/coronavirus/

See website for credible flu information. Collects data year-round and posts reports on influenza activity weekly from October through May.

* Preserves and protects the public from diseases, environmental hazards and health risks through direct services and enforcement of health codes.

* Monitoring, processing and investigation of complaints regarding:

• Food protection
• Air quality in homes including issues such as mold, carbon monoxide and radon
• Lead poisoning prevention and hazard assessments
• Public water systems
• Individual sewage and water testing recommendations
• Public health nuisances
• Prevention of vector borne diseases
• Smoking restrictions and sales of tobacco products to minors
• Mobile home parks sanitation
• Tanning facilities, body art and tattooing facilities
• Recreational water use / bathing beaches

* Plan approvals of realty subdivision and promotion of smart growth principles.

* Weights & Measures

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

* Inspects and issues permits for temporary residences (hotels, motels, etc.), swimming pools, beaches, campgrounds, and children's camps.

Provides a triage service for individuals who have questions on COVID-19 symptoms, treatment, testing, and vaccines.

* Provides in-home assessments and interventions for asthma, tobacco cessation, indoor air quality, lead, fire safety, and other environmental health hazards.* Provides programs designed for individuals who are pre-diabetic.* Offers education and information about many variables that contribute to diabetes prevention including but not limited to: nutrition exercise stress management other lifestyle variables

Provides information for HIV/AIDS Basics & Other Resources Basic Facts Statistics:http://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/aids/general/statistics/index.htm.HIV and AIDS Facts - Brochure, November 2012 (English) (PDF, 848KB, 12pg.)Spanish - November 2012 (PDF, 1.4MB, 7pg.) Resources Health Care and Prevention What Can I Do If I Have Just Been Exposed to HIV Respect Yourself, Protect Yourself Quiz Talking with Young People about HIV/AIDS & Youth Development Expanded Syringe Access Demonstration Program (ESAP) and Safe Sharps Disposal Links Between HIV and other Diseases STD & HIV Facts What You Need to Know (About the Links Between HIV & STDs) HIV and Cancer: What is the Link Call the HIV TTY/TTD Information Line at: 1-212-925-95 1-800-541-AIDS (English) 60 Voice callers use the New York relay: 711 or 1-800-421-1220 and ask for 1-212-925-9560. http://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/aids/consumers/hiv_basics/index.htm

To promote physical and mental health by preventing disease, injury, and disease.Cooling Centers

Provides screening tests for lead poisoning and monitors the records of all lead screening conducted in Oswego County. Ensures appropriate medical follow-up and makes referrals for environmental, and nursing visits when indicated.