Public Health News
Think someone is having a stroke? What do you do?
Act FAST. A stroke is an emergency. "FAST" can help you recall stroke's most common signs and symptoms.
F = Face: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of their face droop?
A = Arm: Can the person raise both arms? Does one arm drift down? Is their arm weak?
S = Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is their speech slurred or confusing?
T = Time: Time is critical. Very important: Note the time when stroke symptoms first appear. Call 9-1-1 right away. Anyone who may be having a stroke should let an ambulance drive them to the hospital.
Treatment needs to happen FAST, and the sooner it gets started the better the outcome for the person. health.ny.gov/.../stroke/
How to Remove a Tick
Grasp the mouthparts with tweezers as close as possible to the attachment (skin) site. Be careful not to squeeze, crush or puncture the body of the tick, which may contain infectious fluids.
Pull firmly and steadily upward to remove the tick. After removing the tick, thoroughly disinfect the bite site and wash hands.
See or call a doctor if there are concerns about incomplete tick removal. Do not attempt to remove ticks by using petroleum jelly, lit cigarettes or other home remedies because these may actually increase the chance of contracting a tick-borne disease.
NYS Smoker's Quitline
Do you currently smoke or use other forms of tobacco?
The New York State Smokers’ Quitline is a free and confidential program for New York State residents who want to stop vaping, smoking, or using other forms of tobacco. Text, call, or visit their website today. nysmokefree.com
May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
People spend 90% of their time indoors where indoor air can be up to five times more polluted than outdoor air.
Use AAFA’s Healthier Home Checklist aafa.org/.../healthier-home-indoor-air-quality/ to look for ways to improve your indoor air quality by reducing asthma and allergy triggers in your home.
Nature Scavenger Hunt for Kids
It’s Spring! Why not enjoy a nature scavenger hunt to keep the little ones busy outside.
Here is a hunt you can print and enjoy.
Emergency Information
How you #StayInformed in an emergency isn’t carved in stone. Find several trusted sources of #emergency information & have multiple ways to receive alerts & warnings. Learn more at https://www.cdc.gov/prepyourhealth/planahead/stayinformed/index.htm #PrepYourHealth
To find Rehab Centers that provide alcohol, drug, and other substance abuse rehabilitation you can call 1-866-972-0589. To find a list of rehabs in each state, visit https://freerehabcenters.org/
A growing public health crisis is suicide. Freerehabcenters.org has put together resources for the prevention of suicide including crisis lines, veterans suicide resources, youth suicide resources, and other mental health and suicide prevention resources. Visit https://www.freerehabcenters.org/article/suicide-prevention-resources to learn more.
The Fulton County Public Health Department under the direction of the Fulton County Board of Supervisors and the New York State Department of Health, seeks to promote wellness, to protect from disease, to prevent injury/disability, to prepare for emerging illness/disease and to assist Fulton County residents in attaining and maintaining optimal health.
Each person and/or their family will be educated in accessing health care and will be empowered to be responsible for the decisions regarding their health care needs. Many services offered by FCPH are provided free of charge; others have eligibility criteria and sliding fee scales are available for the uninsured.
For immunization or car seat appointments call 518-736-5720 to schedule your visit.
Urgent!
Complete and submit these forms if you or your dependent:
have been in quarantine
have been in isolation
What to Know About Isolation and Quarantine
Information from NY State on Isolation and Quarantine
Information from NY State on Contact Tracing
Further Covid-19 information
If you are calling after hours, you will be directed to leave a message and your call will be returned the following business day. If it is an emergency you will be advised to hang up and call 911. If you need to speak to a Public Health On-Call Nurse, call 518-736-2100.
Pet immunization clinics are held periodically throughout the year. A copy of the current Rabies Clinic Vaccination flyer can be accessed here: https://www.fultoncountyny.gov/rabies. A nominal donation is requested. Rabies clinic dates are also advertised in local newspapers, on Facebook and posted in town halls. Clinic pre-registration is available by calling 518-736-5720 three weeks prior to each clinic.
Please visit the New York State Department of Health's website at www.health.ny.gov/environmental/lead/ or the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) website at www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/default.htm. For specific questions, please contact our Lead Nurse here at Fulton County Public Health at 518-736-5720.
You or your child need to have some type of public assistance (WIC benefits, Medicaid, food stamps) or be below WIC income guidelines (200% of poverty). Additionally, you need to have a valid reason for needing a car seat. You can sign up for an appointment by calling our office at 518-736-5720 and asking to speak with our Child Passenger Safety Technician.
Fulton County Public Health can provide copies of immunizations that were obtained in their office. If your immunizations were not done at Fulton County Public Health, immunization records can be obtained from doctors' offices and schools (K-12 or college) attended.
Visit the NYS Department of Health at https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/weather/cooling/about.htm
Visit the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) site at https://otda.ny.gov/programs/heap/#cooling-assistance
Visit the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) site at https://otda.ny.gov/programs/heap/#regular-benefit
Visit the NYS Department of Health Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program site at https://www.health.ny.gov/prevention/nutrition/hpnap/
