Fulton County Public Health

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

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RSV during Pregnancy

Are you pregnant? Vaccines protect both mom and baby. Talk to your health care provider about recommended vaccines.
Learn more: cdc.gov/vaccines-pregnancy/

PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR NEWBORN. Vaccination during pregnancy builds antibodies that can help protect your baby. STAY UP TO DATE ON RECOMMENDED VACCINES: COVID-19 Influenza Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) Tdap* RSV (Respiratory syncytial virus) https://bit.ly/CDCPregnancyVacc


JCC Pino's Fundraiser

Johnstown Community Coalition鈥檚 Pino鈥檚 Takeout Spaghetti Dinner is coming up. Be sure to get your tickets and support Johnstown Community Coalition in their efforts to fundraise for future events that will help our community. Each dinner ticket is $15 and we hope to see you there.

Takeout Dinner includes: Spaghetti, 1 Meatball, Side Salad, Bread. Cookie Johnstown Community Coalition Pino's Takeout Spaghetti Dinner Monday, February 24, 2025 4:30pm - 6:30pm Pino's Italian Restaurant 326 W Clinton St, Johnstown.


Winter Utility Bills

Winter weather can result in high energy and heating costs. The NYS Department of Public Service has resources that can help. For energy-saving tips, payment option plans, and financial assistance programs, visit dps.ny.gov/winter.

NEED HELP WITH WINTER UTILITY BILLS? Scan the QR code below to visit our website www.dps.ny.gov/winter Or call 1-800-342-3377 Learn about programs that can protect your services and assist you in managing your bills.


Recall of Babypark Sling Carriers

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSP) PRODUCT RECALL!

Name of Product: Babypark sling carriers

Hazard: The carriers lack structural integrity and can fail to retain infants in the carriers, posing a fall hazard in violation of federal safety requirements. The sling carriers also do not have required warnings and instructions.

Consumer Action: CPSC urges consumers to stop using the sling carriers immediately and dispose of them. Do not sell or give away these hazardous sling carriers.

Product Safety Warning Date: January 23, 2025

Sold At: The sling carriers were sold online at Shein.com from March 2024 through November 2024.

For more information:
cpsc.gov/.../CPSC-Warns-Consumers-to-Immediately-Stop-Using-Babypark-Sling-Carriers

Babypark Sling Carrier


Free Webinar - Positive Solutions for Families

Free Webinar! February 12, 2025 via Zoom from 6-7pm. Learn calming strategies to help cope with feelings and teach self regulation and problem solving skills.
BOCES.com/CRPC
Positive Solutions for Families

Positive Solutions for Families


Signs of a Stroke

Do you know the signs of a stroke? During a stroke, every minute counts.

Taking quick action can safe a life.

Learn more about stroke signs and symptoms here: cdc.gov/stroke/signs-symptoms/.

Signs of Stroke in Men And Women If any of the following signs appear suddenly, call 9-1-1 right away. Numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body. Confusion or trouble speaking or understanding speech. Trouble seeing in one or both eyes. Trouble walking, dizziness, or problems with balance. Severe headache with no known cause.


Spread Kindness, Not Germs

Spread kindness, not germs. Practicing good cough and sneeze etiquette is one way to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses like the common cold and COVID-19.

Always cough and sneeze into a tissue or your upper shirt sleeve, completely covering your mouth and nose. Clean your hands immediately after coughing or sneezing to avoid spreading germs to others.

cdc.gov/.../coughing-and-sneezing.html

Cover your cough


Free Car Seat Program

Fulton County Public Health is proud to offer a 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 at 2714 St Hwy 29 in Johnstown, NY. Call us at 518-736-5720 to make an appointment or for more information.

Elgibility: Proof of applicant and/or child receiving services including WIC, Medicaid/Child Health Plus, SNAP/EBT and applicants will need to watch a 30 minute installation video and assist in installation.


Free Mammograms

Free cancer screening is being offered for eligible patients on February 11, 2025 from 1-3pm at Nathan Littauer Hospital.

Offering free breast exams, mammograms, pap smears, and pelvic exams.

Uninsured patients between the ages of 40-64 are eligible.

Please call Cancer Services for more information 518-841-3726.

Free Mammogram Day


Concussions

Concussion prevention is vital in youth sports. Did you know that nearly 15% of high school athletes report at least one concussion annually? Proper education, wearing the right gear, and enforcing rules against dangerous plays can help prevent concussions. If a concussion occurs, rest and proper medical care are key to a full recovery. Always take head injuries seriously鈥攅arly detection and prevention are crucial. Let's protect our young athletes!

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Emergency Information

How you #StayInformed in an emergency isn鈥檛 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鈥檚 (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/

 

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