Jefferson County Public Health Service

Appointments over summer break can fill up quickly! Call your child's provider to ask if they need an appointment or if they are up to date on their vaccinations.

We’re at Watertown NY Pride today talking with people about our programs and services.

You can get sick from touching your backyard poultry or anything in their environment and then touching your mouth or food and swallowing Salmonella germs.

Extreme Heat Planning Timeline

Hot and humid weather is expected next week with the heat index rising into the 90s. https://bit.ly/3XophYZ

Talking with your regular doctor is the best choice, as they know your medical history and overall health. Plus, this helps free up the emergency room for those with severe illness or injury.

A bat found in the Town of Theresa has tested positive for rabies. 3 cats were exposed: 1 was fully vaccinated, but 2 were not up to date and must complete a 6 month quarantine. There are no known human exposures.

A skunk found in the Town of LeRay has tested positive for rabies. There are no known human or pet exposures. Our next rabies vaccination clinic is Thursday, June 20 5-7pm at Dog Control.

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What you wear when outdoors can help prevent tick bites and the diseases carried by ticks. Learn more about ticks, bite prevention and what to do if you find a tick on your skin or clothing: health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/lyme/

We are hosting another Lead-Safe Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Course at no-cost on Friday, June 14. This training is open to county residents who are homeowners, rental property owners/managers, contractors, etc. Please call 315-786-3730 to register for this course.

You can get sick from touching your backyard poultry or anything in their environment and then touching your mouth or food and swallowing Salmonella. Always wash your hands!

A barn cat in the Town of Orleans has tested positive for rabies. The cat had never been vaccinated against rabies. Three people were exposed and will undergo rabies postexposure prophylaxis. There are no known pet exposures.

Many thanks to Bill Beebe of Jefferson County Buildings and Grounds for his terrific work to improve the Marsha Hall-Warneck memory garden in front of JCPHS. Bill took out a small bench and replaced it with a large stone in memory of Marsha, planted flowers and mulched the entire area. Marsha was a Public Health Nurse in the Certified Home Health Agency who passed in 2009. The garden and stone are a beautiful testament to Marsha and her career. We appreciate Bill’s wonderful efforts to improve it!

A raccoon found in the Town of Pamelia has tested positive for rabies. There are no known human or pet exposures.

Join us at the Jefferson County Dairy Parade this Friday!!

The "Happy, Healthy, Lead-Free Me" StoryWalk® at Thompson Park has been re-installed for the summer! The StoryWalk® is a great way for adults & their young children to combine literacy skills and physical activity while enjoying the outdoors.

Prediabetes can be a wake-up call, but you can reverse it before it
becomes type 2 diabetes – through simple lifestyle changes like healthy eating habits and increased physical activity. Take the risk test today at DoIHavePrediabetes.org.

In recognition of Hunter’s outstanding achievements, today she received the Director’s Award. Hunter is the award’s inaugural recipient, and we recognize Hunter for her exemplary contributions to the public health profession, which have strengthened and advanced this department’s innovation, improvement, and impact, and have made a measurable difference. We are grateful for her service as a Public Health Specialist and we all wish her the absolute best on her quest to become a physician!

The goal of a daily tick check is early detection and safe removal of attached ticks - before they have a chance to transmit disease.

One more week until the Upstate Mammo Van visits JCPHS! You can make an appointment online at www.upstate.edu/noexcuses or call 315-464-2588.

Immersion in cold water can be life-threatening for anyone without protection from the temperatures or a lifejacket to help you stay afloat. Wearing a life jacket significantly increases your survival chances.

How do you practice safe sun?
- seeking shade
- wearing protective clothing
- applying sunscreen with SPF 15+

Speaking to someone, whether by going to a therapist or by attending a support group, can help you feel better and improve your mental health.

We are at Career Jam today to talk to local 8th graders about jobs at public health and public health’s involvement in many other industries.

Our public health specialist attended the ANCA Clean Energy Conference in Clayton early this week to learn about NYS climate and energy policies & programs and how North Country communities can work towards increasing collaboration.

A raccoon found in Carthage has tested positive for rabies. There are no known human exposures, but one dog was exposed. The dog was not up to date on its rabies vaccination and will undergo quarantine.

Jefferson County EMS has been committed to delivering comprehensive education and training among the throughout the North Country region. Happy EMS Week to all in the EMS workforce!