BRiDGES to Prevent Tobacco
Central New York Poison Control Center
Don't Be Left In The Dark
Handwashing - Personal Health Fact Sheet
Health Topics A-Z, NYS Department of Health
HIV/STD/TB/HEPATITIS/Immunization 
Household Hazardous Materials
Mohawk Valley Dental Hygienists' Association
Summer Safety Tips
Ticks & Lyme Disease

Health Education

The focus of Health Education is to plan and organize educational efforts to influence public attitudes and behavior with regard to given health needs.  The educational programs are geared towards community wellness, disease/injury prevention and fostering healthy behavior.  Health Education services include:

• Commercial presentations
• Interagency programs
• Individual consultations
• Distribution of printed materials
• Liaison with the media
• Public presentations
• School, college and senior center programs
• Community group activities, including health fairs
• Technical and program consultation to public health workers, community organizations and agencies

PHONE:  798-5856

FAX:  798-5071

HOURS:  8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Household Hazardous Materials

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the United States Fire Administration (USFA) announce the release of a web based safety program focused on reducing the number of deaths and injuries in the home. Household Hazardous Materials: A Guide for Citizens is an on-line independent study course designed and presented by FEMA'S Emergency Management Institute (EMI) to educate and prevent injuries occurring in the home.

"Of the over two million poison exposures reported to poison control centers, 92 percent occurred in the home," USFA Administrator R.David Paulison said. To minimize this problem Americans need to look at hazards in their homes.

A course is available at: http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is55.asp

Emergency Management

The Emergency Management Institute (EMI) offers self-paced courses designed for people who have emergency management responsibilities and the general public. All are offered free-of-charge to those who qualify for enrollment. To get a complete listing of courses, click on Course List link: http://training.fema.gov/IS/