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Healthy and Independent Living for Mature Adults
Staying Independent
Falls among the elderly are the leading cause of injury, emergency department visits, long term hospitalization, and even death for persons age 65 and older. In an effort to serve Suffolk’s elderly residents covered by Medicare, the Suffolk County Department of Health, Bureau of Public Health Nursing is expanding our services to provide fall and injury prevention care services for elderly patients in the home care setting. These services include the following:
- Skilled nursing assessment
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
This exciting new initiative is the latest component of a successful Suffolk County Department of Health falls Prevention Program. This program includes on a broad base of expertise and now includes home-based services for the elderly who have suffered a fall, or are at risk for falling. The Bureau of Public Health Nursing sees patients throughout Suffolk County. The Bureau’s offices can be contacted at:
Western Nursing Office
Suffolk County Department of Health Services
Public Health Nursing Office
3500 Sunrise Highway, Suite 124
P.O. Box 9006
Great River, NY 11739-9006
Eastern Nursing Office
Suffolk County Center
300 Center Drive Room N204
Riverhead, NY 11901
Ronnie Levy, Nurse Supervisor
(631) 852-1591
(631) 852-2696 Fax
We look forward to having you be part of this exciting program. For more information about our elderly Falls Prevention Program and how to submit a referral for services, please contact those offices listed above.