Communicable diseases are illnesses that spread from person to person through direct contact, through the air, or from contaminated food, water, or animals.
Timely reporting by physicians is essential for public health agencies at the local, state and federal levels to detect outbreaks, track new infections, prevent further spread, and assess control measures. In some cases, rapid reporting can save lives.
Handwashing is like a "do-it-yourself" vaccine—it involves five simple and effective steps (Wet, Lather, Scrub, Rinse, Dry) you can take to reduce the spread of diarrheal and respiratory illness so you can stay healthy. Regular handwashing, particularly before and after certain activities, is one of the best ways to remove germs, avoid getting sick, and prevent the spread of germs to others. It's quick, it's simple, and it can keep us all from getting sick. Handwashing is a win for everyone, except the germs.
Effective July 24, 2003, the amended New York State Clean Indoor Air Act (CIAA, Public Health Law, Article 13-E) prohibits smoking in virtually all workplaces, including restaurants and bars. The changes in the Act reflect the state's commitment to ensuring that all workers are protected from secondhand smoke. Localities may continue to adopt and enforce local laws regulating smoking. However, these regulations must be at least as strict as the Clean Indoor Air Act.
Food loss and waste is created throughout the food supply chain, from production to consumption. Reducing food waste is one of the easiest and most effective ways to reduce the environmental impact of our food system, feed our neighbors, improve food economics and build cleaner communities.
When deciding to open a food service establishment or serve food to the public, you can contact the CCHD to assist you in understanding the NY State Health Department regulations, laws, and procedures that you must know, in order to be in compliance prior to, and after the opening of your establishment, and when serving the public.
There are certain permits that you must obtain in order to open your food service establishment, or serve food to the public. Read below for more information or contact the CCHD.
A realty subdivision is created whenever a piece of land is divided up into 5 or more building lots within 3 years or less. The role of the Clinton County Health Department is to review and approve plans for realty subdivisions before homes are constructed and people are living on the land, in order to ensure that the subdivision will provide safe and sanitary living conditions for its residents.
CCHD relies on partnerships with organizations, businesses, health providers and service providers across the community to maximize resources and realize the shared goal of improving the health and well-being of all residents of Clinton County. Learn more about some of these partnerships below.
Wellness policies are written documents that guide local partners’ efforts to create supportive nutrition and physical activity environments.
CCHD works with schools, early care and education settings, worksites and community settings through wellness policy creation to:
Complete Streets are streets for everyone.
Complete Streets is an approach to planning, designing, building, operating, and maintaining streets that enables safe access for all people who use them, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders of all ages and abilities.