Nursing Division Programs & Services

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Adult Immunization Clinics
(845) 808-1332

Clinics are held to provide recommended vaccines to adults. Please call for clinic dates, times, and locations.

Anonymous HIV Testing and Counseling
(845)808-1335

Rapid HIV Anonymous testing is currently not offered at the Putnam County Department of Health. Our agency will provide a referral to an HIV Counseling and Testing site.  Results are ready in 20-30 minutes! Referrals are made to support services as necessary.

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Certified Home Health Agency
(845) 808-1340

The Putnam County Health Department has provided home health care services to Putnam County residents for over 30 years through its Certified Home Health Care Agency. A variety of home health care services are provided to clients who utilize the expertise and skills of its professional team of nurses, therapists, rehabilitation, therapists, and social workers. The goal of the home care program is to restore clients to an optimum level of independence and wellness in the comfort of their homes using a holistic approach. Click for more information.

Child Find
(845) 808-1335

Child Find offers regular screening tests to children ages birth to three years who are at risk for delay in growth and development. Referrals are made for services as appropriate.

Child Health Plus/Family Health Plus Health Insurance Program Free or low-cost health insurance for those who qualify. Call to speak to a Facilitated Enroller. 1-800-453-4666

Childhood Lead Screening Program
(845) 808-1335

Lead screening is offered for children 12 months to 5 years of age. Follow-up of all children with elevated levels is provided. Referrals provided for further testing and treatment and for environmental investigation and abatement of lead hazards. Health education also provided to parents and the community regarding the preventive aspects of childhood lead poisoning. Lead Registry is kept of children with BLL >10ug/dl and ensure appropriate follow-up treatment and testing.

Children with Special Health Care Needs
(845) 808-1640

Ensure that all children birth to 21 years of age with disabling conditions in Putnam County are provided with the care they need and are connected to the appropriate resources. Free multi-disciplinary evaluation for children with certain suspected handicapping conditions. If financial criteria are met, assistance with treatment may be available.

Chronic Diseases
(845) 808-1335

Promotion of health and wellness education to prevent or decrease the occurrence of chronic disease through the Live Healthy Putnam initiative.

Communicable Disease Control
(845) 808-1335

Reports of communicable diseases and disease outbreaks are investigated. Active surveillance is conducted to determine incidence of disease. Special efforts include: notifying local medical doctors of need for special surveillance surrounding outbreaks, West Nile virus surveillance, school surveillance during school year, camp surveillance and camp inspections, influenza surveillance during flu season, Lyme disease surveillance, case reporting and education and active emergency room surveillance.

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Dental Health
(845) 808-1335

Promotion of dental health for all Putnam County children ages 0-21 years by providing dental health pamphlets and materials, counseling and referrals for dental care for those children who attend Immunization and WIC clinics. Putnam County Health Department staff work with NYSDOH to identify extent of dental disease or defects n Putnam County and coordinate with school districts and health educators to provide dental health education.

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Early Intervention
(845) 808-1640

Identify children within Putnam County suspected of having a developmental delay, provide assessment, services or referrals as appropriate to help the child and their families maximize the child’s potential. Children who are determined to have a significant delay (33% or more) in one area or a moderate delay (25% or more) in two areas qualify for services. Special services include social work, family training, special instruction, physical and occupational therapy, assistive technology and respite.

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Free Cancer Screenings through
Healthy Living Partnership
(845) 808-1335

Free screening for breast, cervical and colorectal cancer for those who are eligible. Referrals for diagnosis and treatment are made. Healthy Living Partnership also provides free education regarding breast, cervical, colorectal and prostate cancer.

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Health Education
(845) 808-1335

Health Educators provide presentations to the community in all program areas. Special programs include tobacco prevention, injury prevention, HIV/AIDS and STD awareness, Lyme disease, Rabies, and West Nile virus prevention.

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
(845) 808-1335

Health Educators work to prevent HIV infection in Putnam County through educational and awareness efforts. Testing recommended for early detection and treatment of HIV infection.

The Putnam County Department of Health currently does not offer HIV testing but will refer residents to local facilities that do. HIV testing will be offered again at the Health Department in the near future.

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Immunizations
(845) 808-1332

The Putnam County Health Department provides clinics offering all childhood immunizations for ages 1 month to 19 years. Promotion of immunization to achieve fully immunized children by age 35 months and to optimize immunization levels of high risk adults for flu and pneumonia.

Injury Control and Prevention
(845) 808-1335

The Putnam County Health Department works to reduce the incidence of injuries through educational efforts. Health educators implement programs on domestic violence, prevention of falls in the elderly, bicycle safety, poison control and other injury prevention programs to parents and
local health fairs and activities.

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Lyme Disease
(845) 808-1335

Provide Lyme Disease prevention education to Putnam County residents, including personal protection measures as well as environmental strategies to prevent tick bites. Provide passive surveillance activities, monitoring and reporting Lyme Disease incidence to the New York State Department of Health. Provide education to the medical community regarding Lyme Disease reporting requirements.

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Maternal and Child Health Program
(845) 278-6558

Maternal/Child Health Nurses are available to make home visits to expectant mothers, newborns, and their families to teach breastfeeding and newborn care. Distribute educational materials on women’s health issues, pregnancy, nutrition, parenting, child growth and development at County clinic sites such as Immunization and WIC.

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Newborn Screening
(845) 808-1335

Follow-up on New York State screening for inherited diseases.

Nutrition
(845) 808-1335

Promotion of good nutrition is part of the Live Healthy Putnam initiative. Nutrition education is also an integral part of the Lead, Dental, HIV and Maternal Child Health Programs. Nutrition education is provided through the department’s WIC program and Certified Home Health Agency as well.

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Parenting Support Groups
(845) 808-1335

Public Health Nurses provide group presentations to new moms on topics such as breastfeeding, managing colic, parenting skills, immunizations, etc. There is NO COST to attend.

Preschool Program
(845) 808-1640

Determination of the need for services for preschool age children (3-5 years of age) who are suspected of having a disability to assist in kindergarten readiness and maximize their educational potential. Families can refer their child to evaluation through their school district.

Public Health Emergency Preparedness
(845) 808-1335

The Putnam County Health Department is responsible for meeting New York State Department of Health Public Health Emergency Preparedness mandates and preparation of required plans and deliverables. The PCHD also interacts with State, County and community agencies to plan and implement strategies for an effective county-wide response to disasters or public health emergencies.

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Rabies Program
(845) 808-1390

To prevent all Putnam County residents and visitors from rabies exposure through reporting, investigations and education. Free rabies vaccination clinics are provided throughout the year for all Putnam residents. Arrangement of administration of rabies vaccine for treatment of rabies exposure may be available.

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Sexually Transmitted Diseases
(845) 808-1335

Prevention of STDs through education and increased access to STD services. Communicable Disease Nurses receive and monitor reports from service providers and local laboratories to gather data on incidence of Sexually Transmitted Diseases as well as to insure contact and appropriate follow up for treatment. Reports sent to New York State Department in timely manner.

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Telephone Information Referral Services (TIRS)
(845) 808-1335

Public Health Nurses are available to provide information on health-related issues and refer you to the appropriate resources.
 

Tuberculosis
(845) 808-1335

TB Control Program in Putnam County maintains a surveillance system of health providers and a case registry for TB control. TB clinics are held to provide examination, x-ray reading, skin testing and provision of preventive chemoprophylactic and/or treatment drugs. Provide TB screening for elderly, homeless persons, migrants and persons who are immuno-suppressed through referral from patient’s physician.

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Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
(845) 808-1337

Provide nutritional education and counseling to all eligible groups. Provides checks for supplemental foods prescribed and designed to meet participants’ needs as determined by WIC professional staff. Encourages regular health care through referral to physicians, pediatric and prenatal clinics, other health care agencies and social service agencies. Conduct anthropometric, anemia and lead screenings for program participants.