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Jefferson County Public Health Service

Name: Jefferson County Public Health Service
Address: 531 Meade Street, Watertown, NY, 13601, US
Telephone: +13157863730
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Jefferson County Public Health Service

Main Contact: 315-786-3770 Prevent Services: 315-786-3730 Please visit our website www.jcphs.org for more information.
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Empowering people to prevent illness, promote resiliency, and protect the well-being of Jefferson County residents and visitors. Jefferson County Public Health Service (JCPHS) offers preventive health programs that provide a broad range of services for county residents which include: communicable disease case investigation for reportable diseases, community screenings & education along with other

services for health and human service agencies, schools, businesses and residents.
• Travel health services
• Rabies Control
• Vector Control
• Emergency Preparedness
• Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
• Immunization Clinic every Wednesday 12:30-3:30; STD Clinic every Tuesday 12:30-3:30. Call 315-786-3730 to schedule an appointment.
• Child Find Program
• Children with Special Health Care Needs
• Emergency Medical Services
• Medical Examiner Program

JCPHS also has home healthcare services. Home health care provides in-home services such as nursing, home health aides, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social worker, registered dietitian and case management. DISCLAIMER:
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• Links to inappropriate external sites
• Other comments that the JCPHS deems inappropriate. All links posted as comments on JCPHS posts will be reviewed and may be deleted. Repeated violations of the JCPHS comment policy may cause the author to be blocked from the JCPHS page. We understand that social media is a 24/7 medium; however, our moderation capabilities are not. We may not see every inappropriate comment right away, and we are trusting in the maturity of our community to ignore personal attacks and negative speech or respond politely. Please contact JCPHS at 315-786-3730 if you have any questions.

06/16/2024

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.

06/15/2024

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

06/15/2024

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.

06/14/2024

Extreme Heat Planning Timeline

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

06/13/2024

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.

06/12/2024

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.

06/11/2024

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.

06/11/2024

Check out the opportunities at our department!

Apply Today!

06/10/2024

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/

06/08/2024

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.

06/07/2024

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!

06/06/2024

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.

06/05/2024

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!

06/04/2024

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

06/04/2024

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

06/03/2024

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.

05/31/2024

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.

05/30/2024

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!

05/29/2024

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

05/27/2024

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.

05/26/2024

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.

05/25/2024

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

05/24/2024

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.

05/23/2024

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.

05/22/2024

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.

05/21/2024

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.

05/21/2024

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!

Address

531 Meade Street
Watertown, NY
13601

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+13157863730

Website

http://www.jcphs.org/

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Videos

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St. Lawrence Health Initiative, Inc. is joining us at the fair today making buttons with kids and talking to families about cancer prevention.

Screening can find the warning signs of colon and rectal cancer, letting doctors take action to prevent the disease. Screening can also find colorectal cancer early, when treatment is most effective.

Every time you try to quit, you get closer to quitting cigarettes for good. https://www.nysmokefree.com/

Join Tai Chi instructor MaryBeth in-person at Carthage Free Library, or join virtually through Zoom! Classes are designed for people age 60 and older, and begin on Tuesday, January 10. Please register by calling 315-785-5014.

Antibiotics are critical tools for treating life-threatening infections, like those that can lead to sepsis. Any time antibiotics are used, they can contribute to antimicrobial resistance. Protect yourself from infections & preserve the power of antibiotics: https://bit.ly/ProtectYourselfAR

Get your flu shot.

The best way to prevent flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year. Everyone ages 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine.

Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

The tether is used to secure a forward-facing car seat and limit forward head movement in a crash. https://www.nhtsa.gov/equipment/car-seats-and-booster-seats

Rabies Control

Jeff, rabies control coordinator, will join Lisa and Faith to talk about rabies prevention, including vaccination, and what happens if a person or pet is potentially exposed to rabies. If you have questions, please ask them in the discussion so that they can be answered Live.