Welcome to the Schoharie County Department of Health
Our Goals Prevent Disease and Injury Promote Healthy Living Provide Quality Health Care Preserve the Health of our County Residents
Today's Health Tomorrow's Future
What is Public Health?
Public Health is: the promotion of good health and the prevention of disease.
Public Health is:
local screenings and clinics • healthy mothers and healthy babies
• breastfeeding • vaccinations • clean, fluoridated water • prepared communities
• nutritional education • tobacco-free environments • sex education
• safe and clean places to play • county planning • healthy homes
• lead poisoning prevention • community sanitation, safety and food protection
• rabies awareness and prevention •
