Public Health & Nursing

Drive-Thru Rabies Clinic - BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Washington County Public Health will hold a "Drive-Thru" Rabies Clinic By Appointment Only on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at the Washington County DPW (Building #203) at the Municipal Complex, 399 Broadway, , Fort Edward, NY.

You MUST Register for the clinic: Registration will take place April 21, 2021 through April 23,2021 8:30am-3:30pm by calling 518-746-2411 or emailing name & contact number to rabies@washingtoncountyny.gov to leave a message for an appointment. (A confirmation email with appointment time will be sent back.)

Registration will end on April 23, 2021 at 3:30pm or sooner, if appointments are filled before then.

Requirements:

You MUST have a scheduled appointment. (Confirmation will be send to email.)
After appointment is scheduled, Pet owners must provide proof of previous vaccination to Public Health before April 23, 2021. Proof of previous rabies vaccination is required to get a 3-year rabies certificate, otherwise a 1-year rabies certificate will be issued.
Pet owners must wear a mask at all times.
Pet owners should not arrive more than 5 minutes before their scheduled appointment time.
Pet owners must stay in their vehicles until instructed otherwise. (Cannot get out to walk pet around and pet(s) should relieve themselves prior to arriving at clinic site.)
All pets must be on a leash or in a carrier.

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COVID-19 Incubation Timeline

The timeline below is from Michigan's District Health Department #10.

It shows the importance of staying home, even if you've been tested after an exposure.

Have COVID Questions?

Individuals who have questions about COVID or about eligibility/access for testing should call the New York State COVID-19 Hotline at 1-888-364-3065 or visit the NYSDOH website: https://covid19screening.health.ny.gov

Looking for a Testing Site?

You can search for testing sites new your by Zipcode at the NYSDOH website: Find a Testing Site Near You

Boiling Water and Emergency Disinfection

Information for Consumers

Boiling water is a very effective way to disinfect unsafe water and make it ready to drink, and the public may be directed to boil their water if a condition occurs that could contaminate drinking water with microbiological organisms. Boiling water sounds simple enough, but protecting yourself and your family can be more complicated than it first appears.

Basic Information for All Consumers

FAQ for Residents and Homeowners

Checklist for Residents and Homeowners (PDF, 155KB, 2pg)

Disinfecting Water at Home

2-1-1

2-1-1 is the one number to call to find or give help in Albany, Columbia, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, and Washington counties.

2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember telephone number to call for free and confidential community referral that connects callers with resources providing food, shelter, rent assistance, clothing, child care options and other types of community assistance. Trained referral specialists are multi-lingual and available to help individuals find the help they need.

Whatever the need, the 2-1-1 Call Center has the information and expertise to make the right connections.

Addiction and Support

Addiction doesn’t take time off, and neither does the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS). If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction to alcohol, substances, or gambling, treatment is available all across New York State.

Smoking/vaping or the use of opioids or methamphetamines have an affect on your lungs. Continued use can make some NYers more vulnerable if exposed to COVID-19.

Call New York State’s Hopeline at 1-877-846-7369. Text: 467369.

The Hopeline is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

All calls are toll-free, anonymous and confidential.

Hopeline staff can answer your questions and help you find treatment in your area. Information and resources are also available on their website: OASAS.ny.gov

Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiver Support Initiative

The Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiver Support Initiative, a nonprofit dedicated to providing free support services to caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias in Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Warren and Washington Counties is continuing to support and provide services to caregivers through alternative methods. Teleconferences, video chats, and telephone support are being offered for support groups, care consultations, and educational workshops.

Caregivers who are looking for support are encouraged to contact their Care Navigator for more information. Click here to visit the initiative’s website for a contact list.

ServNY

ServNY is New York States’ standardized volunteer registration program for disasters, and public health emergencies. Its goal to help local Volunteer Coordinators and the State Volunteer Coordinator manage events and to eliminate issues that arise when mobilizing healthcare and nonhealthcare volunteers during an emergency response.

Licensed health care professionals willing to respond to a disaster—either locally, statewide, or across the nation—are strongly encouraged to register with ServNY.

Registering before the need arises is important, as credentials are verified upon registration and periodically thereafter. This helps to ensure that when a community needs extra hands, those hands are qualified to provide the appropriate care.

To register for ServNY, go to https://apps.health.ny.gov/pub/servny/ Opens a New Window.