| Contact Information |
Albany County Phone: (518) 447-4580 |
Department of Health Programs & Services
Through the cooperative efforts of a team of public health and administrative professionals, we offer the community comprehensive programs which focus on prevention of disease; protection from environmental hazards; and promotion of good health.
Individuals, community groups, schools and businesses can all benefit from our services, always being assured that any personal or environmental health issue will be handled in a professional manner.
Use your down arrow or the scroll bar to read the list and summaries of the programs and services that are available from the Department of Health. Click on a title for additional information.
| 2010 Rabies Clinic Schedule |
Saturday, March 20; Tuesday, June 1; Saturday, September 18; Saturday, November 6 |
| Administration and Engineering Programs |
This Department of Health program focuses on Public Water Supply, Realty Subdivision, Swimming Pools and Beaches, Toxic Exposures and Indoor Air, and Chemical Emergencies. |
| Communicable Disease Program |
Investigates and controls outbreaks of communicable diseases. |
| Community Health and Food Protection |
Animal rabies/bites, children's camps, food service and vendors, hotels and motels, schools and day care centers, lead paint investigation/information, Clean Indoor Air Act (smoking law), adolescent tobacco use prevention act implementation and enforcement, tattoo and piercing, and West Nile Virus Surveillance are included in this Department of Health program. |
| Community Health Worker Program |
Provides in-home health education and assists families in getting basic needs for healthy living-medical care, food, clothing, and shelter. |
| Dental Service |
Offers preventive care and dental treatments for children up to age 18. |
| HIV Testing and Counseling |
Provides anonymous and confidential HIV counseling and testing. |
| HIV/AIDS Community Education Program |
Provides informational sessions and programs targeted at high-risk populations and the general public. |
| Home Care Assessment Program |
Offers free evaluation and home care plan by registered nurses and social worker. |
| Home Health Care Program |
Public Health Nurses design a patient specific plan of care, coordinate needed health and support services and provide on-going follow-up and treatment under the orders of the patient’s physician. |
| Immunization Program |
Provides vaccines against childhood diseases for infants and children which are needed to meet school requirements |
| Kids: Growing Healthy, Growing Strong! |
Great ideas to help the whole family maintain a healthy lifestyle! Discover fun ways to promote healthy nutritional behaviors, make better snack choices, and encourage a more active lifestyle. We've also included a special section for parents. |
| Lead Poisoning Prevention Program |
Testing for lead poisoning for uninsured children in Albany County, ages 6 months through 5 years. Nursing visits to assist with education and treatment. Home inspections to find and correct lead problems. |
| Neighbor Notification Law |
Albany County has passed a law requiring notification when commercial and residential lawn pesticides are used. |
| New York State Smokers' Quitline |
The New York State Smokers’ Quitline is a free and confidential telephone based counseling service that provides effective stop smoking services to New Yorker's who want to stop smoking. |
| PeriNatal Hepatitis B Program |
Identifies positive Moms and insures their infants receive the Hepatitis B Vaccine series. |
| Public Health Nursing Program |
Provides home visits to pregnant women, new parents, infants and children to coordinate needed health and support services. |
| Rabies |
Investigations of potential contacts of humans to rabid animals. |
| Residential Public Health Programs |
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| Sexually Transmitted Diseases Clinic |
Provides confidential diagnosis and treatment to all age groups. |
| Tuberculosis Program |
Offers medical care for active and inactive TB, skin testing, and medications. |
| What Is Lyme Disease? |
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread by the bite of an infected deer tick. When caught early, it can be successfully treated with antibiotics. |
NEWS & NOTICES
| Lead Poisoning Information |
| Albany County Health Department Urges Bat Safety |
| Organ and Tissue Donation: Become a Donor! |
| FLU INFORMATION |
| 2010 Drinking Water Contest Results |
| James B. Crucetti, M.D., M.P.H., Commissioner of Health |
