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Check out this video from "The Car Seat Lady" about coats and car seats and find out why Coats and Car Seats Don't Mix: Coats and Car Seats Don't Mix Video
The best way to keep your child safe in the car is to use the right car seat in the right way. Check out SafeKids Ultimate Car Seat Guide to learn more:
The same criteria for Car Seat Distribution applies for Bike Helmet distribution.
We do distribution at the office and we partner with many local EMS groups to distribute in the community. See Bike Helmet Brochure Opens a New Window. for more information.
Bike Rodeos - Schools/Organizations may request a bike rodeo. The objective of the rodeo is to increase children’s awareness of bicycle safety rules and provide them with a chance to practice and improve their bicycle driving skills.
Click here Opens a New Window. for How to Fit a Bike Helmet from NHTSA.
Sharing the Road can be tricky. Motorists and Bicyclists can learn more about Pedestrian and Bicycle Laws to better understand how sharing the road works. Click here Opens a New Window. for the NYSAMPO Fact Sheet to learn more!
Bike Trail Riding
Bike trails are a great way to bike in a safe space. This video from the New York Bicycling Coalition give you few simple tips to keep yourself, and everyone else, safe. https://vimeo.com/307068838
Regional Bicycle Map: Bicycle Map for Lake George-Glens Falls-Fort Edward Region
New York Bicycling Coalition Sharing the Road Video
Click here Opens a New Window. for the NYBC video "Sharing the Road- Bicycle Law in New York." The video is broken into two parts.
Part 1: Understand New York State vehicle and traffic laws and how they pertain to motorists when driving in the vicinity of bicyclists.
Part 2: Understand New York State vehicle and traffic laws and how they pertain to bicyclists when operating their bicycles on public roadways.
For other videos from NYBC, including Trail Use, Locking up, Signaling, Helmet fit and more, visit: NYBC Educational Videos Opens a New Window.
Check out this video about the importance of wearing a helmet from Iowa Department of Health.
Washington County Public Health has Free Reflective Safety Vests for residents. We have even partnered with local Police, Fire and EMS agencies throughout Washington County to make it easier for residents to get one. Give us a call at 518-746-2400 or check out the vest flyer on this page! .
Think cars can see you when you walk at night? Check out this 30 Second Pedestrian Safety video from the NYS Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee to see the difference between wearing different colored clothes and reflective materials.
Public Health wants everyone walking to be safe!
Road to Safety: This presentation is an interactive way for everyone to learn about walking and biking safely. Presentation can be provided to schools or community groups.
Safety Vest program.
Our Safety Vest Program can get you a Reflective Safety Vest that you can wear when you are out and about.
We have partnered with many local EMS, Police Departments and Fire Departments to help get the vests out into the community. Check out the flyer for full list of partners and their contact info: Safety Vest Flyer Opens a New Window.
Visit New York State Governor's Traffic Safety Committee website for laws, resources and more: https://trafficsafety.ny.gov/pedestrian-safety
For tips on Walking Safely and Driving Safely around Pedestrians, visit NHTSA's Pedestrian Safety Website: https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/pedestrian-safety Opens a New Window.
In-Office Testing By Appointment: Cancelled Until Further Notice
Hudson Headwaters Ryan White Program:
The Ryan White Program promotes HIV testing as a standard screening test for all. They offer free, confidential, rapid HIV and Hepatitis C testing through private appointments at their program office and at Hudson Headwaters Health Centers, community agencies, college campuses, health departments, county jails and community events. HIV self-test kits are available in certain situations.
https://www.hhhn.org/services/ryan-white-program/
Alliance for Positive Health
The Alliance for Positive Health provides a robust continuum of community-based free, confidential HIV, STI, and Hepatitis C testing for those who are at high risk and do not access testing from their medical provider.
The phone number for their Glens Falls office is 518-743-0703
Not sure if you need to be tested for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS? Please call and ask or visit: Say Yes to the HIV Test
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You will find HIV and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) testing locations and contact information for counseling.
Warren and Washington County FREE HIV/STD Clinic
Call Warren County at 518-761-6580 to set up an appointment or if you have STD related Questions.
CDC STD Page: https://www.cdc.gov/std/default.htm
CDC HIV Page: https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/default.html Opens a New Window.
Washington County
Public Health
415 Lower Main St.
Hudson Falls, NY 12839
P: (518) 746-2400
F: (518)746-2461