The Patient Services Division offers many programs and services to individuals, families, and the community–at–large, including clinics and group presentations on a variety of health-related topics.
Units/Programs:
Lead is toxic and dangerous for children and all living things and can be found in many homes built before 1978 when lead based paint was removed from the market. It's also found in many other consumer products. Learn more about protecting your family with this video created by the Westchester County Department of Health
El plomo es tóxico y peligroso para los niños y todos los seres vivos y se puede encontrar en muchas casas construidas antes de 1978, cuando se retiró del mercado la pintura a base de plomo. También se encuentra en muchos otros productos de consumo. Obtenga más información sobre cómo proteger a su familia con este video creado por el Departamento de Salud del Condado de Westchester
Communicable Disease
This program plays a vital role in preventing and controlling disease outbreaks in the County. Staff monitors and investigates communicable disease outbreaks works with State and Local authorities on control measures and conducts public awareness and education activities around preventative measures, such as vaccination recommendations and requirements. Contact: (845) 340–3090
Communicable Disease Confidential Reporting Form for Health Care Providers
Clinics
Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs
A comprehensive assessment and referral program for children and youth, from birth to 21 years of age, with special health care needs and their families. Please contact 845-340-3070 for additional information.
Click here for program brochure
Ulster County Early Intervention Program
Licensed Home Health Care Service Agency Visits
Are completed by our Public Health Nurses for prenatal and postnatal women, newborns, and infants. Contact: (845) 340–3070
Public Health Preparedness Program
When Disaster Strikes Ulster County Needs Volunteers Like You!
How can I help my community?
Have you ever thought about volunteering, but didn't know how you could help your community? Or are you an experienced volunteer looking to expand your skills and opportunities? Become a volunteer to help Ulster County to get ready for and respond to emergencies!
ServNY is a New York State registry for people who wish to volunteer during an emergency or major disaster or an emergency exercise. Your role as a volunteer will help ensure that people affected by a disaster will receive the care they need. Registering simply tells us that you are open to the idea of volunteering in case of an emergency. Please consider volunteering to help your local community.
See a Public Health Preparedness Point of Dispensing (POD) Training Exercise in Action - a POD training exercise helps prepare our community for the mass distribution of medications and/or vaccines in the event of a natural or man-made disaster.
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program
WIC offers many benefits including nutritious food vouchers, nutrition counseling, health screenings, breastfeeding support, and more to qualifying pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age 5. By participating in the WIC program, you can make sure that you receive good nutrition, quality health services, and nutrition education to make you, your baby, and your children grow up strong! Contact the WIC Program at (845) 340-3965.
For a detailed WIC Program Fact Sheet, click here
WIC Clinic Locations and Days and Hours of Operation:
Trudy Resnick Farber Building
(50 Center Street, Ellenville, NY)
*Every 1st & 3rd Monday (9 AM – 3 PM)
Golden Hill Office Building
(239 Golden Hill Lane, Kingston, NY)
Monday (8 AM – 4 PM)
Tuesday (11:30 AM – 7:30 PM)
Wednesday (8:30 AM – 4:30 PM)
Thursday (8:15 AM – 4:15 PM)
Friday (8:30 AM – 4:30 PM)
(Every weekday at the Kingston location will start August 1, 2024)
Church of the Nazarene
(170 NY-32, New Paltz, NY)
*Every 2nd and 4th Thursday (9 AM – 3 PM)
**The schedule may change if the clinic date falls on a holiday. Please call 845-340-3965 to confirm dates or obtain alternate dates and times.
In accordance with Federal Civil Rights Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
