Tuberculosis Control Program Minimizes the incidence of Tuberculosis through case finding, diagnosis and treatment of active cases, contact investigation, screening, directly observed therapy and education, and assessment for HIV/TB/STD linkage. Free of charge. Sexually Transmitted Disease Program
Provides screening and physician services for treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Immunization Program
Minimizes the occurrence of vaccine preventable diseases; increases rate of completed immunizations in pre-school populations by making clinics accessible and affordable to parents and/or caregivers. Immunization clinics are held the third Tuesday of each month: from 4-6PM and are free of charge. Eligibility: Children under age 19, or college students. HIV Counseling and Testing Program Promotes prevention, early detection and treatment of HIV infection through counseling and education and testing of individuals and referral for medical needs, as well as assessment for HIV/STD/TB linkage. Epidemiology/Communicable Disease Program Lead Screening Program Health Education is available on the above topics. To discuss bringing a presentation to your organization, please call the Epi office at Sullivan County Public Health Services, (845) 292-5910 and press 6 to speak with someone. For general information on these topics, press 2 for our pre-recorded Public Health Information Line. |