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Provides a program in response to COVID-19 to support individuals and families who have lost family members to death as a result of COVID-19. The program will link crisis counselors with families to provide emotional and spiritual support, as well as targeted short-term case management to assist with navigating through the challenging processes they might be faced with as a result of the death. This might include challenges with moving the family member’s body through the hospital, nursing home, medical examiner and funeral home systems in this time when those systems may be overwhelmed and their processes may be different than they normally are. They may also include linkage to legal resources for estate, custody, immigration or other issues related to the death.

Offers regularly scheduled rabies clinics throughout the county for cats, dogs and ferrets. Also provides information about rabies and animal bites/exposures. If bitten, scratched or have had contact with the saliva of an animal that is believed rabid call or seek health care immediately.

Offers information and guidance to general public on the prevention and control of communicable diseases or conditions, including rabies and sexually transmitted diseases. Works with the New York State Department of Health to monitor developing health related situations.

Offers information and guidance to general public on the prevention and control of communicable diseases or conditions, including sexually transmitted diseases. Works with the New York State Department of Health to monitor developing health related situations.

Offers information and guidance to general public on the prevention and control of communicable diseases or conditions, including sexually transmitted diseases. Works with the New York State Department of Health to monitor developing health related situations.

Offers regularly scheduled rabies clinics throughout the county for cats, dogs and ferrets. Also provides information about rabies and animal bites/exposures. Clinics are provided in cooperation from the Chemung County SPCA and Health Department. Takes and responds to reports of rabid animals and bites. If bitten, scratched or have had contact with the saliva of an animal that is believed rabid, wash the wound immediately and contact a health care provider. If treatment is recommended, call immediately to determine where treatment should be received. If there is any chance of exposure to a bat through an inapparent bite, for example, a bat had direct contact with someone, or was in a room with a sleeping individual call immediately to discuss the situation.

Offers regularly scheduled rabies clinics throughout the county for cats, dogs and ferrets. Also provides information about rabies and animal bites/exposures. If bitten, scratched or have had contact with the saliva of an animal that is believed rabid call or seek health care immediately.

Provides health information and referrals through telephone counseling by registered nurses. Call for free health information or assistance including free health information, physician and service referrals, program registration information, disease management assistance, post-discharge support for patients and families, pre-procedure instructions for diagnostic testing, follow-up for health screens and post-discharge care management for open-heart patients, including patient education and assistance with medications.

Offers regularly scheduled rabies clinics throughout the county for cats, dogs and ferrets. Also provides information and follow up for humans or pets that have experienced an animal bite or possible rabies exposure. If bitten by or encountered a wild or domestic animal that could have rabies, call Public Health or seek health care.

Ensures that suitable water, food, housing, and recreational facilities are provided to the public. Identifies, investigates and resolves actual and potential health hazards caused by environmental health factors.

Offers information and guidance to general public on the prevention and control of communicable diseases or conditions, including sexually transmitted diseases. Works with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to monitor developing health related situations.

Offers information and guidance to general public on the prevention and control of communicable diseases or conditions, including sexually transmitted diseases. Works with the New York State Department of Health to monitor developing health related situations.

Addresses public environmental needs including general sanitation of parks, campgrounds and public pools; oversight of public food establishments, teen tobacco prevention, water testing and general public health complaints.

Provides a program in response to COVID-19 to support individuals and families who have lost family members to death as a result of COVID-19. The program will link crisis counselors with families to provide emotional and spiritual support, as well as targeted short-term case management to assist with navigating through the challenging processes they might be faced with as a result of the death. This might include challenges with moving the family member’s body through the hospital, nursing home, medical examiner and funeral home systems in this time when those systems may be overwhelmed and their processes may be different than they normally are. They may also include linkage to legal resources for estate, custody, immigration or other issues related to the death.

Provides information and guidance to the general public on the prevention, control and eradication of communicable diseases or conditions.