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.
Provides information about how to keep children safe from lead poisoning where they live, learn, and play. Services include: Education, screening services, and information about making homes safe. This program is sponsored jointly by the Chemung County Health Department and the City of Elmira to educate parents, homeowners, and landlords.
Provides information about how to keep children safe from lead poisoning where they live, learn, and play. Services include: Education, screening services, and information about making homes safe. This program is sponsored jointly by the Chemung County Health Department and the City of Elmira to educate parents, homeowners, and landlords.
Offers programs to help sustain agriculture including information and support where possible in managing pests, pollution prevention, waste and water management, animal husbandry including dairy and livestock production, beekeeping, field, grape and vegetable crop production, farm business management, and forest and wildlife management. Also provides information on water quality, recycling, household hazardous waste, radon, lead and other household environmental issues.
Offers programs to help sustain agriculture including information and support where possible in managing pests, pollution prevention, waste and water management, animal husbandry including dairy and livestock production, beekeeping, field, grape and vegetable crop production, farm business management, and forest and wildlife management. Also provides information on water quality, recycling, household hazardous waste, radon, lead and other household environmental issues.
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
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.
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.
A free program dedicated to improving the quality of life for Broome County residents by reducing exposure to health and safety risks in the home. The program includes a free in-home safety assessment along with product demonstrations and free safety supplies. The program helps to identify and address concerns around indoor air quality, lead-based paint, fire hazards, slips/trips/fall prevention, pest control, and other potential hazards. There are no income requirements. This is not an enforcement program.
A free program dedicated to improving the quality of life for Broome County residents by reducing exposure to health and safety risks in the home. The program includes a free in-home safety assessment along with product demonstrations and free safety supplies. The program helps to identify and address concerns around indoor air quality, lead-based paint, fire hazards, slips/trips/fall prevention, pest control, and other potential hazards. There are no income requirements. This is not an enforcement program.
Offers programs to help sustain agriculture including information and support where possible in managing pests, pollution prevention, waste and water management, animal husbandry including dairy and livestock production, beekeeping, field, grape and vegetable crop production, farm business management, and forest and wildlife management.
Offers programs to help sustain agriculture including information and support where possible in managing pests, pollution prevention, waste and water management, animal husbandry including dairy and livestock production, beekeeping, field, grape and vegetable crop production, farm business management, and forest and wildlife management.
Provides community outreach in the City of Syracuse offering free products and education for families around home health and safety. Areas covered include asthma education, fire safety and prevention, carbon monoxide poisoning prevention, lead poisoning prevention, radon testing, home accident and injury prevention, household pest control, and household cleaning.
Provides community outreach in the City of Syracuse offering free products and education for families around home health and safety. Areas covered include asthma education, fire safety and prevention, carbon monoxide poisoning prevention, lead poisoning prevention, radon testing, home accident and injury prevention, household pest control, and household cleaning.
Provides lead poisoning prevention services including identification of at-risk children and high-risk housing. Offers free in-home inspections. Works to educate the community about lead poisoning prevention, provides in-home lead paint inspections, coordinates blood lead testing access for children under 18 years of age, and promotes enrollment in grants and other home repair loan programs.
Provides lead poisoning prevention services including identification of at-risk children and high-risk housing. Offers free in-home inspections. Works to educate the community about lead poisoning prevention, provides in-home lead paint inspections, coordinates blood lead testing access for children under 18 years of age, and promotes enrollment in grants and other home repair loan programs.
Eligible households can receive energy efficiency services, which includes the cleaning of primary heating equipment, but may also include chimney cleaning, minor repairs, installation of carbon monoxide detectors or programmable thermostats, if needed, to allow for the safe, proper and efficient operation of the heating equipment. Benefit amounts are based on the actual cost incurred to provide clean and tune services, up to a maximum of $500. No additional HEAP cash benefits are available. Agency prefers clients call for details.
Eligible households can receive energy efficiency services, which includes the cleaning of primary heating equipment, but may also include chimney cleaning, minor repairs, installation of carbon monoxide detectors or programmable thermostats, if needed, to allow for the safe, proper and efficient operation of the heating equipment. Benefit amounts are based on the actual cost incurred to provide clean and tune services, up to a maximum of $500. No additional HEAP cash benefits are available. Agency prefers clients call for details.
Regulates facilities that store toxic & hazardous materials, regulated under Article XI of the Nassau County Public Health Ordinance (NCPHO), these facilities must register such storage areas with the Nassau County Department of Health (NCDOH). Call for detailed information.
Regulates facilities that store toxic & hazardous materials, regulated under Article XI of the Nassau County Public Health Ordinance (NCPHO), these facilities must register such storage areas with the Nassau County Department of Health (NCDOH). Call for detailed information.
Offers programs to help sustain agriculture including information and support where possible in managing pests, pollution prevention, waste and water management, animal husbandry including dairy and livestock production, beekeeping, field/crop management, grape and vegetable crop production, farm business management, and forest and wildlife management.
Offers programs to help sustain agriculture including information and support where possible in managing pests, pollution prevention, waste and water management, animal husbandry including dairy and livestock production, beekeeping, field/crop management, grape and vegetable crop production, farm business management, and forest and wildlife management.
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local rules and regulations protecting the county's ground and surface water resources. Enhances and preserves the environmental and public health of the community through services, education, and enforcement.
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local rules and regulations protecting the county's ground and surface water resources. Enhances and preserves the environmental and public health of the community through services, education, and enforcement.
An outreach program to help improve and maintain personal health and environmental living conditions. The goal of the program is to promote healthy neighborhoods by keeping residents aware of the variety of medical, social and environmental services available to them locally. Outreach staff visit residents, at the residents request, an inspection of their home is also performed to be sure that no environmental health hazards or problems exist. If environmental health hazards or problems do exist, our staff will direct them to the agency best able to help.
An outreach program to help improve and maintain personal health and environmental living conditions. The goal of the program is to promote healthy neighborhoods by keeping residents aware of the variety of medical, social and environmental services available to them locally. Outreach staff visit residents, at the residents request, an inspection of their home is also performed to be sure that no environmental health hazards or problems exist. If environmental health hazards or problems do exist, our staff will direct them to the agency best able to help.
Promotes and protects the health of all who live, work, and play in Nassau County. The mission is accomplished through direct services and community partnerships in the following areas: Development and maintenance of individual and community preparedness for public health hazards and events; Investigation, prevention, and control of communicable diseases; Prevention of environmental health hazards through assessment, regulation, and remediation; Promotion of healthy lifestyles through outreach and education and Provision for evaluation and services to individuals, children, and families that have developmental delays and concerns. Call for detailed information.
Promotes and protects the health of all who live, work, and play in Nassau County. The mission is accomplished through direct services and community partnerships in the following areas: Development and maintenance of individual and community preparedness for public health hazards and events; Investigation, prevention, and control of communicable diseases; Prevention of environmental health hazards through assessment, regulation, and remediation; Promotion of healthy lifestyles through outreach and education and Provision for evaluation and services to individuals, children, and families that have developmental delays and concerns. Call for detailed information.
Committed to protecting our groundwater from petroleum contamination. The proper closure of small underground petroleum tanks, such as heating oil tanks, can reduce that threat. Call for detailed information.
Committed to protecting our groundwater from petroleum contamination. The proper closure of small underground petroleum tanks, such as heating oil tanks, can reduce that threat. Call for detailed information.
Aims to assure safe food in restaurants, clean and safe drinking water, safe bathing beaches, swimming pools and children's camps, and clean air and water.
Aims to assure safe food in restaurants, clean and safe drinking water, safe bathing beaches, swimming pools and children's camps, and clean air and water.
Offers programs to help sustain agriculture including information and support where possible in managing pests, pollution prevention, waste and water management, animal husbandry including dairy and livestock production, beekeeping, field/crop management, grape and vegetable crop production, farm business management, and forest and wildlife management. Also includes information on home gardening including free or low-cost gardening classes.
Offers programs to help sustain agriculture including information and support where possible in managing pests, pollution prevention, waste and water management, animal husbandry including dairy and livestock production, beekeeping, field/crop management, grape and vegetable crop production, farm business management, and forest and wildlife management. Also includes information on home gardening including free or low-cost gardening classes.
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.
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.
* 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 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 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
Aims to assure safe food in restaurants, clean and safe drinking water, safe bathing beaches, swimming pools and children's camps, and clean air and water.
Aims to assure safe food in restaurants, clean and safe drinking water, safe bathing beaches, swimming pools and children's camps, and clean air and water.
An outreach program to help improve and maintain personal health and environmental living conditions. The goal of the program is to promote healthy neighborhoods by keeping residents aware of the variety of medical, social and environmental services available to them locally. Outreach staff visit residents, at the residents request, an inspection of their home is also performed to be sure that no environmental health hazards or problems exist. If environmental health hazards or problems do exist, our staff will direct them to the agency best able to help.
An outreach program to help improve and maintain personal health and environmental living conditions. The goal of the program is to promote healthy neighborhoods by keeping residents aware of the variety of medical, social and environmental services available to them locally. Outreach staff visit residents, at the residents request, an inspection of their home is also performed to be sure that no environmental health hazards or problems exist. If environmental health hazards or problems do exist, our staff will direct them to the agency best able to help.
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.
* 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).