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Upcoming Events:
Rabies Vaccination Clinic
The Seneca County Health Department will be holding a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Saturday, Sept. 25th from 10am-11am at the Seneca County Highway Dept 2017 Prospect Street Romulus. Please bring proof of prior vaccination, without proof of prior vaccination this will only be a one year vaccination. Dogs should be on leashes and cats in secure containers. Animals must be at least 3 months of age to be vaccinated. Donations are welcomed. For more information please call the Seneca County Health Dept. at (315) 539-1945.
Public Health Communications Survey
The Seneca County Health Department is conducting a brief survey to determine how county residents access health information in an emergency. The information you provide will help us develop a plan to provide residents with timely and accurate information as fast as possible during a public health emergency. Please complete online at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XLT6WB6. Thank you in advance for your participation.
Rabies Awareness Month
May is Rabies Awareness Month. The Seneca County Health Department reminds all Seneca County residents that rabies is a deadly viral disease. Rabies can spread to pets and people by contact with a rabid animal. Keep your pets vaccinated and avoid contact with wildlife such as bats, skunks, raccoons and foxes. If you find a bat in your home or you or your pet has been exposed through a scratch or bite from a wild or other animal including stray cats and dogs call the Seneca County Health Department immediately at (315) 539-1945. The Seneca County Health Department will be holding a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Saturday, May 15th from 1-2 at the Seneca Falls Department of Public Works, Oak Street Seneca Falls. Please bring proof of prior vaccination. If no prior vaccination record is available this will be a one year vaccination. For more information on Rabies and upcoming Rabies Clinics please call (315) 539-1945.
Seneca County Board of Health Meeting
The Seneca County Board of Health meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month (except July) at 4:00 pm in the Seneca County Health Department's Conference Room located at 31 Thurber Drive Waterloo, NY. For more information on the Seneca County Board of Health meetings and meeting agendas please call (315) 539-1920.
FREE Cancer Screening for Men and Women
The Cancer Services program of Ontario, Seneca and Yates Counties provide free breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screenings to women and men ages 40-64. For more information about free cancer screenings in Seneca County call Pat Jensen, RN at (315) 539-1936.
For further information regarding the swine flu you can go to either sites below.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or NYS Department of Public Health
In the event of a public health emergency, such as a Pandemic Flu, Seneca County would need the assistance of volunteers. To be prepared, the Seneca County Health Department is currently recruiting medical professionals to assist in the event of an emergency. Currently we are recruiting medical volunteers (RN, LPN, MD, PA, NP, etc.). Volunteers would be utilized to supplement the public health system. As a volunteer, you may be asked to provide immunizations and assist with the distribution of medications. All Seneca County MRC volunteers are routinely contacted via quarterly communications drills, and educated via a monthly newsletter. Volunteers are recruited during emergency preparedness events and appropriate public health educational programs.
SENECA COUNTY MEDICAL RESERVE CORP- Volunteer today to help your community in an emergency
Prescription Discount Card Information
In the following link you will find the Seneca County Discount Card Report for 2009. You will notice the considerable saving and discount the individuals have achieved by using this discount card in 2009. So make sure you go to the Prescription Discount Card site and download your prescription discount card so you may take advantage of the savings as well.
LEAD POISONING INFORMATION AND PREVENTION
The Seneca County Lead Poisoning Prevention Program provides lead poisoning testing for children. Free lead poisoning prevention education and materials are available for families, the community and medical professionals.
Staff:
Director:
Vickie Swinehart
315-539-1925
vswinehart@co.seneca.ny.us
Services & Programs:
- Prescription Discount Card Commonly Asked Questions
- Licensed Home Care Agency
- Immunization Clinics -
Public health continues to lead vaccination efforts against such diseases as: hepatitis B, measles, diphtheria, tetnus, and pertussis. These clinics are available for children two months to school age. There is no appointment necessary. Call for clinic schedule. - Adult Immunization Clinics -
Offering immunizations for school age children to adults. Call for an appointment. - Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
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The Seneca County Health Department helps protect the public from such harmful substances as:lead, asbestos, toxic waste, and cancer-causing chemicals. Please call for more information. - Expectant Parents Health Guide
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Educating the public about health issues is a main goal of The Seneca County Health Department. We provide support and home visits to all newborns and their parents. Please call for information. - Breast & Cervical Cancer Screenings
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Life expectancy has increased greatly during this century. Much of that increase is due to public health efforts. We provide screenings to uninsured and underinsured women. Please call for eligibility information. - Tuberculosis Control -
The Seneca County Health Department provides Tuberculosis testing and treatment. Call for more information. - Seasonal Flu and Pneumovax Shots -
To prevent the spread of contagious illness, The Seneca County Health Department provides flu and pneumovax shots to those over 65 or at risk. Community Clinics are held in the fall. - Communicable Disease
Follow up for communicable disease is available at the Seneca County Public Health Department. - STD Testing
Free testing available for any Sexually Transmitted Disease. Call 315-539-9229 or Seneca County Public Health at 315-539-1920 for more information or to schedule an appointment. - HIV Testing
Free, confidential and anonymous HIV testing is offered monthly. Call 1-800-962-5063 for more information or to schedule an appointment. - 3-5 Pre-School Program -
Services for children ages 3-5 with developmental delays in the areas of special education, speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy and autism. - Children Special Healthcare Needs
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- Physically Handicapped Children's Program
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PHCP ensures access to quality health care for children with chronic illnesses and disabilities through a statewide network of services. Click here for more information. - Early Intervention Program for Infants
and Toddlers with Developmental Disabilies (EIP) -
EIP services are designed for children, under 3 years of age, with developmental delays or disabilities, and their families.
- Physically Handicapped Children's Program
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- Seneca County Child Health Plus
- NYS Child Health Plus
- Health Education -
A resource of books, video-tapes, educational kits, and presentation materials available for Seneca County residents to borrow.- Injury Prevention
- Fitness
- Nutrition
- Diabetes
- Women's Health
- Communicable Diseases including STD's
- Tobacco Education & Smoking Cessation
- Chronic Diseases
- Rabies
- Lyme Disease
- Emergency Preparedness
- Where special programs are needed, custom presentations and materials are created.
- NYS Department of Health
- Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts