Director of Public Health:
Laurel Headwell, MS
Assistant Director:
Angela Stuart Palmer, MS
Supervising PHN:
Kathleen King, BSN, RN
Fiscal Manager:
Tammy Mickan
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Address:
County Services Complex
2714 State Highway 29
Johnstown, NY 12095
Phone:
(518) 736-5720
Fax:
(518) 762-1382
Public Health News
Rabies Clinic at Fulton County Public Health
Updates will be provided on:
• Fulton County Public Health’s Website: fultoncountyny.gov/public-health
• Fulton County Public Health’s Facebook Page:facebook.com/people/Fulton-County-Public-Health-Department/100064896601694/
• Fulton County Public Health’s Mobile App: Listed as Fulton County Dept of Health in the app store
Register here: apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties?DateID=3855F9EC9E0DF0DFE0631403580AF78D
Drive Thru Food Pantry
Regional Food Bank will be hosting a Drive-Thru Food Pantry on
Saturday July 12, 2025 @ 10:00am
Location: Gloversville Transit Station
109 W Fulton St.
Gloversville, NY
Click here to learn more: regionalfoodbank.net/drive-thru-pantry-schedule/
Test Children for Lead
Lead dust is often invisible but can cause many serious health and behavioral problems for children who breath it in or get it in their mouths from hands and objects. Checking for lead levels at 1 and 2 years old can reduce the chances of lead poisoning your child. Click the link to learn more. health.ny.gov/environmental/lead/
Mental Health is Health
Mental health is health. Supporting your wellness helps you feel better and live a healthier life. Visit bewell.ny.gov for tips on managing stress, finding your calm, supporting resilience, and healing trauma.
Lead in Kitchen Faucets Bought From Amazon
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to stop using certain bathroom and kitchen faucets sold on Amazon.com that can leach lead into drinking water. Lead ingestion can cause harmful neurological effects on infants, young children, and pregnant women, including attention-related behavioral problems, decreased cognitive performance and lower IQ. CPSC advises to stop using and dispose of these faucets immediately.
Consumers should immediately stop using the following faucets, which were tested and found to contain lead that can leach into water at levels that can be particularly harmful to infants, young children and pregnant women:
•VESLA HOME Kitchen Faucet sold by VESLA HOME and manufactured in China
•KZH Bathroom Faucet sold by Yajie Sanitaryware and manufactured in China
•CEINOL Bathroom Faucet sold by CEINOL-USA and manufactured in China
•Rainsworth Bathroom Faucet sold by Le Chang SANITARY and manufactured in China
•NICTIE Bathroom Faucet sold by NICTIE and manufactured in China
•HGN Kitchen Faucet sold by HGN Sanitaryware and manufactured in China
•Qomolangma Kitchen Faucet sold by Qomolangma Sanitary Ware and manufactured in China
•KICIMPRO Brand Kitchen Faucets Recalled Due to Dangerous Lead Exposure for Young Children; Sold on Amazon.com by Kicimpro
•VFAUOSIT Brand Kitchen Faucets Recalled Due to Dangerous Lead Exposure for Young Children; Sold on Amazon.com by Whisper08
CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Certain Chinese-Made Faucets Sold on Amazon.com Due to Dangerous Lead Exposure for Infants, Young Children and Pregnant Women | CPSC.gov 
A Guide for First-Time Parents
Becoming a parent for the first time is very exciting but can also be stressful with worries and concerns about for caring for your child. For tips on topics such as holding your baby, diapering, bathing, feeding, and more, please click the included link.
A Guide for First-Time Parents (for Parents) - Nemours KidsHealth
Parent to Parent NYS Meet & Greet
Parent to Parent of NYS is hosting a TRAID Meet & Greet Event on July 31, 2025 at the OD Heck Developmental Center Building 3 at 500 Balltown Rd. Schenectady, NY 12304. This event invites parents and professionals to come together and explore the resources available for families and children with special needs. children with special needs and the professionals that serve them. Take advantage of this opportunity to connect with others, broaden your knowledge, and gain valuable insights into what the TRAID Center has to offer. Enjoy hands-on interactions with innovative technologies specifically designed to support families.
• Connect with parents and professionals
• Explore assistive technology
• Hands-on learning to support children with special needs
• Come and go at your leisure between 10AM - 2PM
• Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7LR6C97
For more info, call 518-381-4350.
Free Car Seat Checks at Fulton County Public Health
Fulton County Public Health is proud to offer a Free Car Seat Program for Fulton County Residents. Do you need help installing a car seat? Do you need assistance purchasing a car seat? Qualifying individuals can receive a free infant seat, convertible seat, and/or booster seat.
Free Car Seat Check Clinics are being held every Wednesday from 10am-noon at Fulton County Public Health Department. Call us at 518-736-5720 to make an appointment.
Vaccinate Your Pets for Rabies
ATTENTION PET OWNERS!!
New York State Law states that all dogs, cats and ferrets are to be vaccinated against rabies. To learn more about pets and rabies vaccinations in NY, check out the NY State Department of Health Fact Sheet here: health.ny.gov/.../pet_owners_fact_sheet.pdf
Need to get a vaccination for your pet? Call your vet to make an appointment. Pets can also be vaccinated at Tractor Supply locations and at Fulton County Public Health rabies clinics.
School Vaccines
Schedule an appointment with your child’s healthcare provider today, to ensure they are up to date with New York State required school immunizations. For more information about school immunizations visit: health.ny.gov/prevention/immunization/schools/.
Recall of Boyro Baby Walkers
The recalled baby walkers violate the federal safety standard for infant walkers because they can fit through a standard doorway and fail to stop at the edge of a step as required, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to a fall hazard. In addition, the baby walkers’ brake pads contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban that are prohibited in children’s products by the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Boyro Baby Walkers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death to Children from Fall Hazard; Violations of the Federal Standard for Infant Walkers and Lead Content Ban; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com | CPSC.gov
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.
How do I go about getting rabies vaccination for my pet?
Pet immunization clinics are held periodically throughout the year. A copy of the current Rabies Clinic Vaccination flyer can be accessed by visiting 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.
How do I reduce, prevent and eliminate lead in my home?
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 https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/.
For specific questions, please contact our Lead Nurse here at Fulton County Public Health at (518) 736-5720.
How do I qualify for the low-income car seat program?
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.
I am concerned about my child's development. Are there services available?
Early Intervention is for children with development delays from birth to age 3. Children are evaluated and if found eligible for the program may receive services such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy or special education services (to name some).
Children ages 3-5 are evaluated through their local school district Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) to determine eligibility and services. Both programs are voluntary.
How do I get my immunization records?
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.
How do I treat head lice and what are the school/daycare rules? Also, how do you treat for bedbugs?
Please watch this YouTube video: "Head Lice to Dead Lice."
For bed bugs, please watch this YouTube video: "7 Things You Should Know About Bed Bugs."
Where can I learn more about cooling centers in NYS?
Visit the NYS Department of Health at https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/weather/cooling/about.htm
Where can I go to get more information on Cooling Assistance Benefits?
Visit the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) site at https://otda.ny.gov/programs/heap/#cooling-assistance
Where can I go to get more information on HEAP Heating Assistance programs?
Visit the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) site at https://otda.ny.gov/programs/heap/#regular-benefit
What is the Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program (HPNAP) and how do I learn more about it?
Visit the NYS Department of Health Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program site at https://www.health.ny.gov/prevention/nutrition/hpnap/
