Fulton County Public Health operates a lead testing clinic once a month at our office for those children with no insurance. The majority of children; however, receive a prescription from their family physician and have the test done at a local hospital laboratory. The tests are provided to all children age 6 months up to 6 years of age. The results are sent to Fulton County Public Health for follow-up and risk reduction education.
Fulton County Public Health operates a lead testing clinic once a month at our office for those children with no insurance. The majority of children; however, receive a prescription from their family physician and have the test done at a local hospital laboratory. The tests are provided to all children age 6 months up to 6 years of age. The results are sent to Fulton County Public Health for follow-up and risk reduction education.
The Residential Lead Inspection unit is responsible for conducting environmental lead assessments at residential housing units. Assessments are done at homes that have children with elevated blood lead levels. Program issues "Notice of Demand" to remediate lead problems within these homes. Residential lead inspections are also done on a "request" basis as a fee-based service.
The Residential Lead Inspection unit is responsible for conducting environmental lead assessments at residential housing units. Assessments are done at homes that have children with elevated blood lead levels. Program issues "Notice of Demand" to remediate lead problems within these homes. Residential lead inspections are also done on a "request" basis as a fee-based service.
Oversees technical expertise groups including Harardous Materials Response Group, Technical Rope Rescue Group, Underwater Search and Rescue Team, and Wilderness Search and Rescue.
Oversees technical expertise groups including Harardous Materials Response Group, Technical Rope Rescue Group, Underwater Search and Rescue Team, and Wilderness Search and Rescue.
Offers classes, information resources and tours on topics such as: transportation options green building water resources invasive plants climate change composting home energy efficiency support and education hydrilla eradication public participation in environmental management issues residential and commercial solar flood resiliency Invasive & nuisance species Bed bugs: http://ccetompkins.org/environment/invasive-nuisance-species/bed-bugs
Offers classes, information resources and tours on topics such as: transportation options green building water resources invasive plants climate change composting home energy efficiency support and education hydrilla eradication public participation in environmental management issues residential and commercial solar flood resiliency Invasive & nuisance species Bed bugs: http://ccetompkins.org/environment/invasive-nuisance-species/bed-bugs
* Preserves and protects the public from diseases, environmental hazards, and health risks through direct services, enforcement of health codes and medical policies.* Monitoring, processing, and investigation of complaints regarding; Air pollution Chemical spills Food protection Lead poisoning screening/Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Public water systems* Provides information on the handling, abatement, and management of asbestos.
* Preserves and protects the public from diseases, environmental hazards, and health risks through direct services, enforcement of health codes and medical policies.* Monitoring, processing, and investigation of complaints regarding; Air pollution Chemical spills Food protection Lead poisoning screening/Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Public water systems* Provides information on the handling, abatement, and management of asbestos.
* 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 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.
In-home assessments and interventions for asthma, tobacco cessation, indoor air quality, lead, fire, radon, child safety and other environmental health hazards. Can provide these items (based on supply) Smoke Detectors Carbon Monoxide Detectors Replacement Batteries Radon Test Kits Fire Extinguishers Asthma Management Tools Green Cleaning Items Using Baking Soda to Clean Using Vinegar to Clean Child safety products such as knob covers
In-home assessments and interventions for asthma, tobacco cessation, indoor air quality, lead, fire, radon, child safety and other environmental health hazards. Can provide these items (based on supply) Smoke Detectors Carbon Monoxide Detectors Replacement Batteries Radon Test Kits Fire Extinguishers Asthma Management Tools Green Cleaning Items Using Baking Soda to Clean Using Vinegar to Clean Child safety products such as knob covers
Provides public health services in programs that respond to concerns dealing with the indoor and outdoor environment.
Adolescent Tobacco Use Prevention Act: . Tobacco retailer compliance checks to ensure that they are not selling to minors . Enforcement of the self-service display ban (includes vending machines)
Environmental Exposure Response . Toxic and hazardous substance site surveillance . Hazardous spill response . Environmental radiation investigations
Waste-to-Energy Facility Monitoring . Sampling of soils at sites associated with the Waste to Energy Facility . Testing of soils and ash for metals and organics . Review of stack testing reports and compliance reports
Indoor Air . Indoor air complaint investigations . Mold, asbestos, odors, general indoor air quality
New York State Clean Indoor Air Act . New York State Clean Indoor Air Act enforcement (smoking in public buildings and work places) . Smoking in restaurants and bars is regulated by the Food Protection program
Radon . Radon surveillance and investigations . Information on testing homes for radon . List of state certified radon mitigation contractors
Provides public health services in programs that respond to concerns dealing with the indoor and outdoor environment.
Adolescent Tobacco Use Prevention Act: . Tobacco retailer compliance checks to ensure that they are not selling to minors . Enforcement of the self-service display ban (includes vending machines)
Environmental Exposure Response . Toxic and hazardous substance site surveillance . Hazardous spill response . Environmental radiation investigations
Waste-to-Energy Facility Monitoring . Sampling of soils at sites associated with the Waste to Energy Facility . Testing of soils and ash for metals and organics . Review of stack testing reports and compliance reports
Indoor Air . Indoor air complaint investigations . Mold, asbestos, odors, general indoor air quality
New York State Clean Indoor Air Act . New York State Clean Indoor Air Act enforcement (smoking in public buildings and work places) . Smoking in restaurants and bars is regulated by the Food Protection program
Radon . Radon surveillance and investigations . Information on testing homes for radon . List of state certified radon mitigation contractors
Provides public health services in the areas of food protection, residential sanitation (including hotels and motels), and temporary facilities including schools, day care facilities, public swimming pools, campgrounds, and tanning facilities.
Provides public health services in the areas of food protection, residential sanitation (including hotels and motels), and temporary facilities including schools, day care facilities, public swimming pools, campgrounds, and tanning facilities.
Provides services of environmental quality, oil spills, air quality, hazardous waste operations, solid waste, flood control, and forestry. Client referred to appropriate office if necessary.To report nuisance wildlife or animals injured or distressed, call 607-753-3095 x 247.
Provides services of environmental quality, oil spills, air quality, hazardous waste operations, solid waste, flood control, and forestry. Client referred to appropriate office if necessary.To report nuisance wildlife or animals injured or distressed, call 607-753-3095 x 247.
* Provides the general public and professionals with information about lead hazards and their prevention. NLIC operates under a contract with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). *Member of the Healthy Homes Partnership.
* Provides the general public and professionals with information about lead hazards and their prevention. NLIC operates under a contract with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). *Member of the Healthy Homes Partnership.
Provides planning, training, resources, response, warning, coordination and information through communications to the public, elected officials and public safety agencies to assist them in preparing for, responding to and mitigating emergencies and disasters which affect the residents of Broome County.
Provides planning, training, resources, response, warning, coordination and information through communications to the public, elected officials and public safety agencies to assist them in preparing for, responding to and mitigating emergencies and disasters which affect the residents of Broome County.
Provides educational programs to the public (schools, churches, civic groups, organizations, work sites) on a variety of health topics such as playground, sun, and traffic safety, poison control, and emergency preparedness. Offers a six week Healthy Living Workshop for individuals living with, or caring for someone with, a chronic disease.
Provides educational programs to the public (schools, churches, civic groups, organizations, work sites) on a variety of health topics such as playground, sun, and traffic safety, poison control, and emergency preparedness. Offers a six week Healthy Living Workshop for individuals living with, or caring for someone with, a chronic disease.
Provides home visits to identify environmental hazards and educate families and provide referrals. Distributes free cleaning, safety, and health products to improve the home environment
Provides home visits to identify environmental hazards and educate families and provide referrals. Distributes free cleaning, safety, and health products to improve the home environment
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.
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.
Inspects and exercises surveillance over all food service facilities in Broome county. This includes requiring correction of any violations in Part 14 of NYS Sanitary Code and enforcement of State and local provisions of the law.
Inspects and exercises surveillance over all food service facilities in Broome county. This includes requiring correction of any violations in Part 14 of NYS Sanitary Code and enforcement of State and local provisions of the law.
Provides Greene County residents, businesses, industries, and institutions solid waste and recycling management information and a program for disposal and recycling of solid waste, including management of a sanitary landfill, transfer stations, recycling centers, and compost areas.
Provides Greene County residents, businesses, industries, and institutions solid waste and recycling management information and a program for disposal and recycling of solid waste, including management of a sanitary landfill, transfer stations, recycling centers, and compost areas.