Public Health & Nursing

By partnering with the family and community, Washington County Public Health Service has a commitment to maximize the quality of life for all – through intervention to eliminate the causes of poor health, education to improve health of families and the community and provision of support necessary to maintain a healthy Washington County.

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Public Health Reports

  1. 2018 Annual Repor1
  2. 2019 2021 Washington County Community Health Assessment
  3. 2019 CHIP Workplan

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Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)

The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) assists households behind on their rent that have experienced financial hardship due to COVID-19 and are at risk of homelessness or housing instability. In addition, the program can provide temporary rental assistance and assistance with unpaid utility bills.

For more information, visit otda.ny.gov/ERAP or call 844-NY1RENT (844-691-7368)

If you are a LANDLORD OR A RENTER and do not have reliable access to the internet or you need assistance in applying, please call: 518-746-2282 Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

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Get a Shot to Make Your Future Incentive

The "Get a Shot to Make Your Future" vaccine incentive is a public outreach campain to increase awareness of the availability and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines and provide incentives to New Yorkers 12-17 years of age to get a COVID-19 vaccination. 

Parents or legal guardians of any New Yorker, ages 12 to 17, can enter their child who has received at least their first COVID-19 vaccine dose, for a chance to win one of 50, four-year-full-ride scholarships (including, tuition, fees, room-and-board, and expenses) to any New York State public college or university. 

The drawings will be conducted weekly, for five (5) weeks, beginning on Tuesday, June 1, 2021.  Ten weekly winners (for a total of 50 winners) will be announced each Wednesday.

Additional information is available at  https://www.governor.ny.gov/programs/vaccination-scholarship-incentive.

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Rabies Clinic August 7 by appointment

Drive-Thru Rabies Clinics - BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Washington County Public Health will hold  "Drive-Thru" Rabies Clinics By Appointment Only On Saturday, August 7th, 2021 at the Greenwich Town Highway Garage, 650 County rt 77, Greenwich, NY. 

You MUST register for the Clinic: Registration will take place July 19th through July 30th, 8:30am-3:30pm by calling 518-746- 2411 or emailing name and contact number to rabies@washingtoncountyny.gov  to leave a message for an appointment.  (A confirmation email with an appointment time will be sent back.

Registration will end on July 30th at 3:30pm or sooner, if appointments are filled before then.

Check the schedule for future dates and locations.

Requirements: 

  • You MUST have a scheduled appointment.  (Confirmation will be sent to email.) 
  • After appointment is scheduled, Pet owners must provide proof of previous vaccination to Public Health by July 30th.  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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What to Expect after Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine

COVID-19 vaccination will help protect you from getting COVID-19. You may have some side effects, which are normal signs that your body is building protection. These side effects may affect your ability to do daily activities, but they should go away in a few days.

Click the link below to learn more: 

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/expect/after.html

New York State Excelsior Pass

Excelsior Pass provides a free, fast and secure way to present digital proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test results.

Visit the New York State Department o Health's Website to learn more: 

https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/excelsior-pass

COVID Testing

We have been getting a lot of calls lately asking for COVID testing sites.  

You can try your Primary Care Provider or check out NYSDOH's COVID Testing site page. You can search for sites near your zipcode. 

https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/find-test-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

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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.

New York State Office of Mental Health COVID-19 Emotional Support Hotline  

Are you experiencing anxiety due to the coronavirus emergency? Office of Mental health is there to help.

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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

Economic Development

The Economic Development has posted important information related to State and Federal business help during CV-19 on their web page: 

https://washingtoncountyny.gov/470/Economic-Development

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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.

Clinic cancelled until futher notice 4-2-2020

Although the Warren-Washington County STD Clinic is cancelled until further notice, you can still call Warren County at 518-761-6580 with STD related questions. 

We Have Safety Vests

Washington County Public Health has partnered with local EMS, Police and Fire Departments to provide Reflective Safety Vests to Washington County Residents.

You are more likely to be seen when wearing a reflector than any color clothing. (See Chart for Colors and distances.)

Click here to get the Safety Vest Program:Safety Vest Program Flyer


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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.
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