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Department of Health Services
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225 East Rabro Drive
Hauppauge, New York 11788
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(631) 853-3000
Fax (631) 853-2927
Emergencies after 5:00 PM and Weekends (631) 852-4820
Public Health Hotline 787-2200
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As temperatures rise, residents will take advantage of the great outdoors. Swimming, camping, hiking and family picnics are popular and enjoyable summer activities. Commissioner James L. Tomarken encourages residents to take advantage of the season’s activities and to prepare before they do. Following are a few preventive measures to take while enjoying the summer months.
West Nile Virus
West Nile encephalitis is an infection of the brain caused by West Nile virus. The virus infects birds and is spread to humans by mosquitoes that feed on both. Individuals who are 50 years of age and older or those with compromised immune systems are advised to take precautions as they are most at risk for severe disease if they become infected with the virus. To learn more about West Nile disease, visit our West Nile Frequently Asked Questions page.
Residents are advised to reduce mosquito breeding areas around their homes and property to prevent the transmission of West Nile virus to people. To learn more, view the Suffolk County Department of Health Services' 2010 Dump The Water Brochure.
To report sightings of dead birds that may have been infected with West Nile virus, call the Department of Health Services’ Public Health Hotline at 631-787-2200 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by the bite of an infected deer tick. Left untreated, the disease can cause a number of health problems. Patients who are treated with antibiotics in the early stages of the infection usually recover rapidly and completely. To learn more about Lyme Disease click on our Arthropod-borne Disease Program page.
Be Pool Smart
Parents and caregivers are advised to closely supervise any child in a swimming pool. Children can slip under water without making a noise and a tragedy can occur within seconds. The Suffolk County Department of Health Services has produced a pool safety brochure that is available at county health centers, county legislators’ offices, town halls, hospitals and libraries. Residents are encouraged to pick one up. The brochure is also available on this page.
For current New York State requirements for swimming pools, visit http://www.dos.state.ny.us/code/currpoolreq.htm
Be Safe at the Beach
To check local beach conditions and bathing advisories or closures, visit the Advisories & Closures page. The page will be updated daily through mid-September based on the results of continuous monitoring conducted by the Department of Health Services at the county’s 188 beaches. Green, yellow and red colored flags are used to signify those areas that are open for swimming, open but with a caution, or closed. On the site's home page, links to pertinent educational and procedural information is also provided. A beach advisory hotline providing up-to-date information is also available at (631) 852-5822.
Safe Cook-outs
Germs such as E. coli and Salmonella can be present in undercooked meats such as hamburger, beef and chicken. These bacteria can cause severe illness and even death. Be sure to cook meat until the juices run clear in order to kill all bacteria in the meat. To prevent cross-contamination, do not allow utensils or plates that have been in contact with raw ground beef to touch any product that is cooked or ready-to-eat, such as hamburger buns. |
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Division of Preventive Medicine
  The Division of Preventive Medicine was established on January 1, 2008 as authorized by the 2008 Suffolk County Adopted Operating Budget. Achieved through public education initiatives and public health outreach on the part of the Health Education and Tobacco Control Unit and the Bureau of Public Health Nursing, as well as other Health Department Divisions such as Patient Care, the mission of the Division is to inform Suffolk County residents how to lead healthier lifestyles.
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Bureau of Chest Diseases
 The mission of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, Division of Patient Care, Bureau of Chest Diseases (BCD) is to prevent, control and eliminate tuberculosis (TB) inSuffolkCounty. The BCD will accomplish this mission through policy development, provider consultation, technical assistance, education, supervision, regulation and surveillance.
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The administrative office of the commissioner has taken a proactive role in making positive changes in Suffolk County to affect the health and well being of county residents. We are not only walking the walk but talking the talk, through various initiatives and innovative ideas developed by our talented and dedicated staff.
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Childhood lead poisoning is a major preventable environmental health problem in the United States. Exposure to lead is a serious public health problem, particularly for young children. Adverse health effects caused by lead exposure, even at low blood levels, include intellectual and behavioral deficits in children.
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The Division of Community Mental Hygiene Services is the local governmental unit responsible for the coordination and oversight of all community services to persons with alcohol and substance abuse problems, mental illness, mental retardation and/or developmental disabilities.
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The Contracts Unit is a part of the Finance Administration Division located in the Suffolk County Department of Health Services Administrative Offices at 225 Rabro Drive East, Hauppauge, New York 11788. Staff in the Contracts Unit oversee all of the Department’s service contracts.
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The Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) conducts comprehensive programs that protect Suffolk County residents against adverse environmental factors. DEQ programs also preserve and enhance the generally high quality of the Suffolk County environment.
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The Division of Medical-Legal Investigations and Forensic Sciences is unique in that it combines Pathology, Toxicology, and Crime Laboratory sections under the Chief Medical Examiner. This administrative structure facilitates coordination among the various disciplines encompassed by the forensic sciences, and helps insure impartiality in case evaluation and subsequent court testimony.
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There are eight Suffolk County health centers and three satellite centers in the Division of Patient Care Services’ network. Comprehensive primary care services are provided for patients of all ages.
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The Division of Preventive Medicine was established on January 1, 2008 as authorized by the 2008 Suffolk County Adopted Operating Budget. Achieved through public education initiatives and public health outreach on the part of the Health Education and Tobacco Control Unit and the Bureau of Public Health Nursing, as well as other Health Department Divisions such as Patient Care, the mission of the Division is to inform Suffolk County residents how to lead healthier lifestyles.
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The Division’s mission is to protect and improve the health of the general public. This is accomplished through various means including: monitoring the health of the community, detecting and investigating health problems and hazards, educating the public about health-related issues, and developing plans and enforcing laws to protect the health of the general public.
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The Division of Services for Children with Special Needs incorporates three separate programs. The Early Intervention Program is for children birth to three years of age with developmental delays. The Preschool Special Education Program is for children three to five years old with disabilities, and the Children with Special Health Care Needs Program (incorporating the Physically Handicapped Children’s Program) serves clients birth to 21 years of age.
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The Division of Emergency Medical Services provides education and support to the Suffolk County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies, and coordinates the components of the Emergency Medical Services system.
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The John J. Foley Skilled Nursing Facility (JJFSNF) is comprised of a 264 bed state-of-the-art skilled nursing facility and a 60 registrant capacity Adult Day Health Care Program, both licensed under Article 28 of the New York State Public Health Law. JJFSNF is comprised of 252 general skilled beds and a 12 bed dedicated HIV/AIDS unit.
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To combat the problems associated with tobacco use, Suffolk County has launched a comprehensive program. This program will help prevent children from becoming addicted to nicotine, assist those who want to quit and strictly enforce laws prohibiting tobacco sales to minors and clean indoor air.
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Launched in December of 2005 by County Executive Steve Levy, the Office focuses on eliminating the six major health disparities identified by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC): Cancer, Diabetes, Immunizations, Infant Mortality, Heart Disease/Stroke, and HIV/AIDS. The Office primarily serves the five federally recognized racial and ethnic minorities in Suffolk County.
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Hauppauge, NY – Suffolk County Department of Health Services (SCDHS) Commissioner James L. Tomarken, MD, MSW, MPH, MBA, FRCPC, FACP, has been notified by the New York State Department of Health that forty-eight additional mosquito samples sent to their laboratory have tested positive for West Nile virus.
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Weather permitting, the Suffolk County Department of Public Works is planning to treat sections of the following communities as part of their ongoing annual efforts to control adult mosquitoes.
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Weather permitting, the Suffolk County Department of Public Works is planning to treat sections of the following communities as part of their ongoing annual efforts to control adult mosquitoes.
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James L. Tomarken, MD, MSW, MPH, MBA, FRCPC, FACP, Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, said today that beach closures issued for Benjamin Beach in Bayshore, East Islip Beach in East Islip, Huntington Beach Community Association in Huntington, Iron Pier Beach in Riverhead, and Camp Baiting Hollow Sound Beach in Baiting Hollow have been lifted, as results of recent samples collected show the water quality to be within acceptable levels.
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A meeting of the John J. Foley Skilled Nursing Facility Oversight Committee has been scheduled to be held on Friday, September 10, 2010
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A meeting of the John J. Foley Skilled Nursing Facility Oversight Committee has been scheduled to be held on Friday, September 10, 2010.
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