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Public Health - Tanning Information
Finger Lakes Immunization Coalition Annual Immunization Conference
Thank you for Not Smoking on County Property
Seneca County Public Health Department Survey
Results of Seneca County's Annual Best Tasting Water Contest
Free Walk In Mammogram Clinic May 24th Life Care Medical
Upcoming Events:
Seneca County Public Health Department Survey
We need your help! The Seneca County Public Health Department is conducting a survey to determine how best to meet our healthcare needs over the next five years. We are asking residents to tell us what they think about health-related needs and services in Seneca County. Remember to think about all age groups when answering questions. Your responses are important to us and will be kept confidential. Survey results will help to determine our health priorities over the next few years. For more information or for a paper copy of the survey call the Seneca County Health Department at (315) 539-1920. THANK YOU! Seneca County Public Health Survey
What is "Tanning"?
Tanning is a result of skin injury and damage. It is the response when your skin is exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The skin produces extra pigment to protect itself against the UV radiation and this pigment makes the skin appear darker.(Info)
The following is a warning poster available for downloading: WARNING SIGN
New York State regulation prohibits persons under fourteen (14) years of age from using UV radiation devices. It requires that persons fourteen (14) to seventeen (17) years of age have a parent or legal guardian sign a consent form before using UV radiation devices. Persons eighteen (18) years of age or older must provide a driver's license or other photo identification, issued by a government entity or educational institution, before using UV radiation devices.
Forms:
Application for Permit to Operate
Injury and Illness Report Form
Tanning Facility Statement of Acknowledgement
Staff:
Director:
Vickie Swinehart
315-539-1925
vswinehart@co.seneca.ny.us
Services & Programs:
- Prescription Discount Card Commonly Asked Questions
- Licensed Home Care Agency
- Immunization Clinics -
Public health continues to lead vaccination efforts against such diseases as: hepatitis B, measles, diphtheria, tetnus, and pertussis. These clinics are available for children two months to school age. There is no appointment necessary. Call for clinic schedule. - Adult Immunization Clinics -
Offering immunizations for school age children to adults. Call for an appointment. - Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
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The Seneca County Health Department helps protect the public from such harmful substances as:lead, asbestos, toxic waste, and cancer-causing chemicals. Please call for more information. - Expectant Parents Health Guide
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Educating the public about health issues is a main goal of The Seneca County Health Department. We provide support and home visits to all newborns and their parents. Please call for information. - Breast & Cervical Cancer Screenings
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Life expectancy has increased greatly during this century. Much of that increase is due to public health efforts. We provide screenings to uninsured and underinsured women. Please call for eligibility information. - Tuberculosis Control -
The Seneca County Health Department provides Tuberculosis testing and treatment. Call for more information. - Seasonal Flu and Pneumovax Shots -
To prevent the spread of contagious illness, The Seneca County Health Department provides flu and pneumovax shots to those over 65 or at risk. Community Clinics are held in the fall. - Communicable Disease
Follow up for communicable disease is available at the Seneca County Public Health Department. - STD Testing
Free testing available for any Sexually Transmitted Disease. Call 315-539-9229 or Seneca County Public Health at 315-539-1920 for more information or to schedule an appointment. - HIV Testing
Free, confidential and anonymous HIV testing is offered monthly. Call 1-800-962-5063 for more information or to schedule an appointment. - 3-5 Pre-School Program -
Services for children ages 3-5 with developmental delays in the areas of special education, speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy and autism. - Children Special Healthcare Needs
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- Physically Handicapped Children's Program
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PHCP ensures access to quality health care for children with chronic illnesses and disabilities through a statewide network of services. Click here for more information. - Early Intervention Program for Infants
and Toddlers with Developmental Disabilies (EIP) -
EIP services are designed for children, under 3 years of age, with developmental delays or disabilities, and their families.
- Physically Handicapped Children's Program
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- Seneca County Child Health Plus
- NYS Child Health Plus
- Health Education -
A resource of books, video-tapes, educational kits, and presentation materials available for Seneca County residents to borrow.- Injury Prevention
- Fitness
- Nutrition
- Diabetes
- Women's Health
- Communicable Diseases including STD's
- Tobacco Education & Smoking Cessation
- Chronic Diseases
- Rabies
- Lyme Disease
- Emergency Preparedness
- Where special programs are needed, custom presentations and materials are created.
- NYS Department of Health
- Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts