417 Liberty Street, Suite 2120 Penn Yan, New York 14527 Telephone: 315-536-5160/866-212-5160 FAX: 315-536-5145
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Deborah Minor, RN Director of Public Health
E-mail: publichealth@yatescounty.org
The Yates County Public Health Department was established in 1926 by the Yates County Legislature. The Department now includes three major program areas: Public Health/Prevention Programs, Special Children’s Services, and Home Care Services.
FOCUS ON THE FLU
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WHAT IS PUBLIC HEALTH?
VISION: Healthy People in Healthy Communities
MISSION: Promote Physical and Mental Health and Prevent Disease, Injury and Disability.
PUBLIC HEALTH:
- Prevents epidemics and the spread of disease
- Protects against environmental hazards
- Prevents injuries
- Promotes and encourages healthy behaviors and mental health
- Responds to disasters and assists communities in recovery
- Assures the quality and accessibility of health services
For more information about...
PREVENTION SERVICES CONTACT Sara Christensen, RN, SPHN
HOME CARE SERVICES CONTACT Debra Snyder, RN, SPHN
SPECIAL CHILDREN’S SERVICES CONTACT Cynthia Chapman, Program Assistant
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