| Contact Information |
Albany County Phone: (518) 447-4580 |
Welcome!
The Albany County Department of Health strives to protect and promote the health of individuals, families, communities and our environment. We work with many other community partners to offer a variety of programs and services to achieve our mission:
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Prevent communicable and chronic diseases, injuries, and disabilities;
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Protect against environmental hazards that threaten health and safety; and
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Promote the health and development of infants and children and the wellness of our citizens and our communities.
I encourage you to browse this web site to get more information about the programs and services that we provide. We have a dedicated staff of public health and administrative professionals who are committed to enhancing the health of the Albany County community. Our programs affect everyone who lives in our neighborhoods, eats in our restaurants, works, plays, or even visits us in Albany County! Please call upon our department if we can provide additional information or be of assistance to you.
James B. Crucetti, MD, MPH
Commissioner
Flu Information » |
| FLU INFORMATION (H1N1 and Seasonal) |
| Up-to-date information for Albany County residents and service providers regarding seasonal and other influenza. |
| Organ and Tissue Donation: Become a Donor! |
There are currently almost 100,000 patients waiting for a life-saving organ transplant in the United States. Hundreds of thousands of people will need a tissue transplant this year. You have the power to help save and enhance lives. New Yorkers can document their decision to become an organ and tissue donor by enrolling in the New York State Donate Life Registry. |
| Lead Poisoning and Pregnancy |
Lead Poisoning is a danger for every baby and child. If you are pregnant, protect yourself and your baby from lead poisoning. |
| Albany County Health Department Urges Bat Safety |
The Albany County Health Department has issued an advisory for residents to be aware that bats may carry rabies and to capture any bats that come in contact with humans or pets for rabies testing. |
| H1N1 Clinics Full |
The Albany County H1N1 vaccination clinics scheduled for November 22nd at the Times Union Center and for November 24th at Berne Knox Westerlo Elementary School are closed, as all appointments have been filled.
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| County to Phase Out Trans Fat from Restaurants |
The County Department of Health has announced an initiative to make eating out healthier in Albany County. The use of artificial trans fats in local restaurants and other food service establishments in Albany County will be eliminated in 2009. |
| James B. Crucetti, M.D., M.P.H., Commissioner of Health |
