Immunizations
Immunizations
Vaccinations are the single most effective way to prevent serious and life threatening diseases. Choosing to immunize protects not only yourself, but also your family, friends, and the community.
Communicable Diseases
Communicable Diseases
Communicable diseases are illnesses that spread from person to person through direct contact, through the air, or from contaminated food, water, or animals.
Smoking Ban in Workplaces and Public Places
Smoking Ban in Workplaces and Public Places 
Food Waste Policies
Food Waste Reduction Policies
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.
Food Service Establishments
Food Service Establishments
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.
Realty Subdivisions
Realty Subdivisions
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.
Community Partnerships
Community Partners
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.
School Wellness Policies
Wellness Policies
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: