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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Immunization and Vaccines

Community Health Needs Assessment

Patient Bill of Rights

 

Summer Travel Safety Tips

Keep your child(ren) safe while traveling this summer.

Before going on your summer vacation, review these Travel Safety Tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and Center for Disease Control (CDC).

If you have questions about car seat safety, call Fulton County Public Health at 518-736-5720 before traveling this summer.

healthychildren.org/.../Travel-Safety-Tips
wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/children/

Swimming Safety Tips

Check out these Swimming Safety tips from SafeKids.org! safekids.org/poolsafety poolsafely.gov Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act

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Proper Bicycle Helmet Fitting

Warmer weather is here many children will be playing outside riding bicycles. A proper fitting bicycle helmet is essential to keeping your child safe, which includes the position of the helmet on your child’s head and having the side and chin straps adjusted correctly.

Please see the following for information on bicycle helmet fitting: nhtsa.gov/.../8019_fitting-a-helmet.pdf

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Recreational Water Activities

Go over this important checklist before enjoying recreational water activities this summer.

Open Water Safety Checklist Tips for Families When Visiting Oceans, Lakes and Rivers - Watch kids when they are in or around water, without being distracted. Keep young children and weak swimmers within arm's reach of an adult. Make sure older children swim with a partner every time. Choose a Water Watcher. When there are several adults present, choose one to be responsible for watching children in or near the water for a certain period of time, such as 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, select another adult to be the Water Watcher. • Teach children how to swim. Every child is different, so enroll children in swim lessons when they are ready - consider their age, development and how often they are around water. • Make sure kids learn water survival skills. Children should be able to do these five things: 1. Step or jump into water over their head and return to the surface. 2. Turn around in the water and orient to safety. 3. Float or tread water. 4. Combine breathing with forward movement in the water. 5. Exit the water.
Teach children that swimming in open water is different from swimming in a pool. Know the hidden hazards of open water such as limited visibility, sudden drop-offs, uneven surfaces, currents and undertow. possible. Look for posted signs about open water hazards. Also look for signs that say when lifeguards will be present. Wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket when boating or participating in other water activities. Choose a life jacket that is right for your child's weight and water activity. Weak swimmers and children who cannot swim should wear life jackets when they are in or near water. • Use designated swimming areas and recreational areas whenever • Learn basic water rescue skills and CPR. It is important to know how to respond in an emergency without putting yourself at risk of drowning.

Pool Safety

Take a minute to read through this pool safety checklist from SafeKids.org

Pool Safety Checklist TIPS FOR PARENTS • Watch kids when they are in or around water, without being distracted. Keep young children within arm's reach of an adult. Make sure older children swim with a partner every time. • Teach children how to swim. Every child is different, so enroll children in swim lessons when they are ready. Consider their age, development and how often they are around water. • Make sure kids know how to swim and learn these five water survival skills: 1. Step or jump into water over their head and return to the surface. 2. Float or tread water for one minute. 3. Turn around in a full circle and find an exit. 4. Swim 25 yards to exit the water. 5. Exit the water. If in a pool, be able to exit without using the ladder. • Install fences around home pools. A pool fence should surround all sides of the pool and be at least four feet tall with self-closing and self- latching gates. • Empty kids' pools after each use. Store them upside down so they do not collect water. • Know what to do in an emergency. Learning CPR and basic water rescue skills may help you save a child's life.

July Family Activity Calendar!

Here are some ideas to keep kids entertained this summer!

Check Out Our July Activity Calendar! - Please call (518) 736-5720 for more information

 

 

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/

 

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