Training available through Health and Safety Services for individuals, families, professional rescuers, and businesses. Areas of training include First Aid Basics, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for infants, children, and adults, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use, Pet First Aid, and Babysitter Training. In Aquatics, areas of training include Learn To Swim, Life Guarding, Water Safety Instruction, and Life Guard Management. Classroom and online instruction available.

Hotline for scheduling vaccination appointments for eligible New Yorkers, which at this time (as of January 11th, 2021) includes New Yorkers in Phases 1a and 1b. For more information on who is included in Phases 1a and 1b, see the section entitled "Phase 1a & Phase 1b" on the following page: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/phased-distribution-vaccine Appointments will take place at pharmacies and other sites that are part of the "retail network". New Yorkers who are part of Phase 1a and Phase 1b who may NOT need to schedule vaccine appointments through the hotline include health care workers and public employees. Health care workers who are part of Phase 1a will continue to be vaccinated at hospitals and other clinical settings. Public employees (for example, police departments, public school teachers and MTA employees) will primarily be vaccinated through their groups' relevant health programs or as organized by their unions.

Free, anonymous, confidential HIV/AIDS counseling and testing.

Provides programs exploring interests ranging from computer training, arts and crafts to nutrition and fitness. Popular courses include aqua aerobics, using the Internet, and investment planning. In the summer, a six-week program provides opportunities that include creative writing, art courses, and karate for youngsters. Semester newsletter available.

Provides comprehensive management of diabetes and its complications, diabetes and pregnancy, gestational diabetes, bone and mineral metabolism, and other endocrine disorders to adult patients. Also offers a diabetes self-management education program coordinated by a registered dietician.

Offers complete primary medical and dental care for the entire family. Services include pre-health maintenance, rapid HIV test (15 minutes), tuberculosis testing, COVID-19 testing, complete lab services, GYN services, social work services, short-term counseling, full dental care, personalized education about chronic illnesses, and smoking cessation. Family Planning Benefit Program is a direct Medicaid public health insurance program for individuals and families who need family planning services, with no premiums or co-pays for services. Program is intended to increase access to confidential family planning services and to enable individuals of any age and sex to prevent or reduce the incidence of unintended pregnancies. Offers a free Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway each year, along with offerings of donated canned goods, hats, and gloves. ##REENTRY##

Provides a variety of classes on topics related to childbirth, including the following. Prepared Childbirth: Provides tips to make pregnancy easier, along with facts about labor, delivery, and recovery at home. Discusses care for both mom and baby after leaving the hospital. A tour is included. Lamaze Focus: Geared towards parents who want additional focus on the Lamaze technique for natural child birth. Classes have four sessions and followed by a tour at Sisters. Covers all topics covered in the standard Prepared Childbirth classes. Prepared Cesarean Delivery: Covers what to expect for parents scheduled for a Cesarean Delivery. Covers all topics covered in the standard Prepared Childbirth classes, excluding focus on labor. Also provides discussion of recovery at home, pain control techniques, and questions about surgical delivery. Preparing to Breastfeed: A lactation consultant reviews common questions and concerns regarding the first weeks of breastfeeding. Both parents are welcome. Marvelous Multiples Classes: Intended to add to the childbirth classes for parents expecting more than one new arrival. Covers special concerns and special care of both mom and babies. Class offers more information about what is happening during pregnancy along with tips from moms who have been through pregnancies with multiple babies. Includes a tour of the NICU. Baby Talk: Intended to help reduce the stress of the first few weeks after childbirth. Focuses on newborn care, health concerns to watch for, and challenges faced by all new parents. Includes discussion time and practice time with lifelike dolls. Grandparents Classes: Covers new infant care, safety (especially car seat and sleep safety), supportive care for the new parents, and fun activities to prepare for the arrival of a precious grandchild. Infant and Child CPR/First Aid: Focuses on preparation for emergency situations. Covers how to respond if a child is choking, drowning, injured, or in need of CPR, with a focus on both infant and child age groups. Car Seat Safety: Provides a short safety presentation on car seat basics followed by an appointment for a one-on-one car seat fitting with a certified Child Passenger Safety technician. Parents should bring the car seat they will use so that it can be installed properly before leaving the hospital. The technician will assist with car seat installations for all kids, not just the new baby. Gestational Diabetes: Provides instruction on diabetes self-care and nutrition. Tours are available for all expectant parents. As space is limited, expectant parents should call to inquire at least a month before their due date. High Risk Pregnancies & Deliveries: Covers special concerns related to high risk pregnancies. The first three sessions cover medical care, what to do at home, and what to expect before and after delivery. The fourth session addresses neonatal intensive care and what parents should know about the possibility of their baby visiting the NICU before heading home.

Provides environmental information, products, and a home safety survey by Health Inspectors/Educators. Home visits include an assessment for indoor air quality, asthma control, carbon monoxide poisoning, fire and burn safety, lead poisoning hazards, unintentional injury, smoking cessation, and housing and property maintenance. Following the home assessment, intervention products and services are provided according to need and interest. Free products include: smoke detectors and batteries, CO detectors, child safety products, cleaning supplies, asthma trigger management supplies, and radon test kits to qualifying families.

Offers community projects, informal education, after-school tutoring, computer classes, teen groups, drug awareness and substance abuse prevention programs, health and physical education, and youth employment programs, including job counseling and placement.

Provides support to victims of fires and disasters. Provides blood donation services. Offers a series of courses on First Aid, CPR, Injury Prevention, Swimming, Life Guarding, and more. Courses offered at various sites. Corporate classes also available. Installs smoke alarms and provides in-home emergency planning assistance.

Offers confidential testing and treatment for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, and other sexually transmitted diseases. Treatment provided as indicated by examination results for genital warts, genital herpes, and other conditions such as crabs and scabies. Patients qualifying as high-risk are also screened for Hepatitis C. Confidential rapid HIV testing available at the request of the patient. Post-test counseling and referrals available for all patients tested for HIV. Also provides referrals for PrEP (Pre-exposure Prophylaxis) for HIV. Nurses provide counseling and education on PrEP to all patients servicing the Sexual Health Center. Individuals are screened to see if PrEP is the right choice for them. If an individual is a good candidate for PrEP, one of the clinic nurses will work with them to make an appointment at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Infectious Disease Clinic. Provides free condoms, finger cots, lubricant, and dental dams. HOURS: Sexual Health Center Clinic: Tuesday & Thursday, 9am-3pm. Niagara County Department of Health Nursing Division Office: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm. Clinic and office are closed on major holidays.

Provides services that empower individuals to be physically and emotionally healthy through education, access to health care, and promotion of healthy lifestyles. Assists individuals to remain independent in their homes and educates families on various health issues providing a greater understanding which leads to informed decision making. Skilled Health Services include the following: - Licensed home health care - Health care consultancy services for childcare providers - CPR / first aid training

Multifaceted program designed to enrich the lives of persons who are visually and/or hearing impaired through educational seminars, vision and hearing screening, referral information, assistive devices, socialization, transportation to/from medical appointments, and other support.

Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) offering pediatrics, internal medicine/family medicine, OB/GYN, pediatric and adult dental services, podiatry, social work, nutritional counseling, and pharmacy with home delivery. Serves all populations with special focus on the medically under-insured, uninsured, and those experiencing homelessness. Also provides onsite lab, ultrasound, STD testing, health education/groups, blood pressure screening, and free walk-in pregnancy testing. Provides transportation assistance to help clients get to appointments and referral assistance. Participates in 340B drug discount program and has onsite enrollers for the New York State of Health insurance marketplace. COVID-19 Vaccines: Available for ages 6 months and up. Vaccine booster appointments available for eligible patients. For an appointment, please send a message through the patient portal (at https://26491-1.portal.athenahealth.com/) or call 716-875-2904. COVID-19 Testing: Both rapid tests and PCR nasal swabs available. Anyone with symptoms or a known exposure are encouraged to get tested. Patients should call 716-875-2904 for an appointment. Please bring photo ID and insurance card (if applicable). Hospital affiliations: Sisters Hospital and the John R. Oishei Children's Hospital. ##REENTRY##

Provides physician referrals as well as health and wellness screenings. Also offers community wellness programs related to bariatrics, cardiac/vascular care, diabetes care, orthopedics, physical therapy, and women's health services.

Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) offering pediatrics, internal medicine/family medicine, OB/GYN, pediatric and adult dental services, podiatry, social work, nutritional counseling, and pharmacy with home delivery. Serves all populations with special focus on the medically under-insured, uninsured, and those experiencing homelessness. Also provides onsite lab, ultrasound, STD testing, health education/groups, blood pressure screening, and free walk-in pregnancy testing. Provides transportation assistance to help clients get to appointments and referral assistance. Participates in 340B drug discount program and has onsite enrollers for the New York State of Health insurance marketplace. COVID-19 Vaccines: Available for ages 6 months and up. Vaccine booster appointments available for eligible patients. For an appointment, please send a message through the patient portal (at https://26491-1.portal.athenahealth.com/) or call 716-875-2904. COVID-19 Testing: Both rapid tests and PCR nasal swabs available. Anyone with symptoms or a known exposure are encouraged to get tested. Patients should call 716-875-2904 for an appointment. Please bring photo ID and insurance card (if applicable). Hospital affiliations: Sisters Hospital and the John R. Oishei Children's Hospital. ##REENTRY##

Offers health screenings, health education programs and other wellness-related activities that focus on preventing or managing chronic diseases and injuries among the growing population of older adults in the community. The goal is for participants to improve their overall health and well being through increased knowledge. Provides education seminars on a variety of health and wellness topics, medication evaluations, diabetes management, cooking demonstrations, fall prevention, hearing evaluations, health insurance/financial information, family caregiver education and stress management.

Jericho Road provides quality, full-spectrum medical care to all who need it. Both male and female physicians are available. Services at the Breckenridge Street location include: - Routine Individual/Family Care - Women's Health & Maternity/OB/GYN Care - Children's Health - Specialized Diabetes Care - Behavioral Health - Pharmacy Services, including Medication Management and Education - Medical Case Management and Care Coordination for complex patients - Assistance with applying for health insurance/health benefits ##REENTRY##

Trained nutrition staff from Cornell Cooperative Extension provide a series of nutrition lessons intended to address the challenges faced by low income families. Sessions are typically scheduled once per week for 6-8 weeks at a variety of locations across the county and are provided free of charge to low-income families and youth. Sessions involve a variety of interactive, hands-on activities, food preparation and tasting, and discussions to address the concerns of families. Topics addressed in these sessions are adapted to meet the needs of the individuals in the group. Some examples of the topics discussed at these sessions include: - How to make the most of limited food dollars - Hands-on food preparation of healthy snacks and meals - Recipe modification - The importance of physical activity in a healthy lifestyle - Ideas for increasing fruits and vegetables in meals and snacks - Food safety

Offers community projects, informal education, after-school tutoring, computer classes, teen groups, drug awareness and substance abuse prevention programs, health and physical education, and youth employment programs, including job counseling and placement.