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Andrew S. Doniger, M.D., M .P .H .

Director

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Monroe County Department of Public Health

111 Westfall Rd.

Room 952

P.O. Box 92832

Rochester, NY

14692

Phone: 585 753-2991

Fax: 585 753-5115

The Monroe County Department of Public Health believes that to be healthy, citizens need to be informed about health issues. In this website, you will:

  • find information about health topics,
  • learn how to improve your health, and
  • be able to access services provided by our department.

Please let us know of any suggestions that you have to improve the information located here.

The Department’s mission is to provide direct public health services and leadership to assure improved health status of individuals, families, the environment and the community. The Department:

  • Strives to achieve excellence in the Department’s performance to advance Monroe County as a leader in the field of public health.
  • Collaborates with community partners to achieve optimum health status in the community.
  • Interacts proactively with the changing health care environment to assure that public health issues are recognized and addressed.

 

A Health Information Line is frequently used when specific immediate actions are required of the public to safeguard their health. This number is often cited by media outlets for ease in directing callers to a particular program.

 

Health Information Line:
585 753-5600

 

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Programs and Services

The Monroe County Department of Public Health provides a wide variety of services including education, preventive services and enforcement of health codes and medical policies, to promote health among Monroe County residents and to protect the public from disease and environmental hazards.

These services are described in detail by navigating through the menu. If you have trouble finding information, use the Search feature to quickly locate a specific service.

Not Me, Not Now

Not Me, Not Now is an abstinence-only communications program designed to encourage kids to delay sexual activity. The program relies on young kids to deliver an abstinence message to their peers through radio and TV commercials, posters and outdoor billboards. The program was created in 1994 and is funded through Monroe County and the United Way of Greater Rochester.

Center for Community Health

An Academic-Public Health Partnership

The Monroe County Department of Public Health and the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and School of Nursing established the Center for Community Health, a collaborative research and teaching center.

The mission of the Center is to improve the health of Monroe County residents by:

  • Fostering community health research.
  • Providing the infrastructure for a data-based community health planning process.
  • Broadening health care professional education to include applied population medicine.
  • Developing innovative approaches to working with local residents and agencies for continuous community health improvement.

Read the CRH White Sheet (19k PDF).

HEALTH ACTION

HEALTH ACTION, Priorities for Monroe County, began in 1995 when the Director of the Monroe County Department of Public Health convened a group of community partners to develop a plan to improve the health of Monroe County residents. The HEALTH ACTION Steering Committee is composed of individuals from community organizations representing business, education and health care.

BeActiveRochester.com

Come on Rochester ... Get moving. Be Active!

Physical activity of all kinds—not just formal exercise—plays a major role in your health. Being active can relieve stress, help you to sleep better, control your weight, strengthen your bones ... you get the idea: It’s good for you!

Gardening, washing the car, mowing the lawn, walking, hiking, biking and other such activities are all very beneficial to your health and don’t require the expense of a membership at the local health club.

Read more about the BeActiveRochester.com program.

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Online Health Information

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The Internet is an excellent place to become more knowledgable about health. However, while there are many credible health sites, there are also sites that may contain information and recommendations that are not valid.

The links listed below contain reliable health information.

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Health Right Now

Bird Flu and Pandemic Flu Monroe County is working closely with state and federal health officials to develop a “commmunity plan” for how to deal with such a health threat. Such a plan by necessity will be very comprehensive and will take some time to complete. Numerous stakeholders in the community will have a role in creating this plan.
Health Information Line A Health Information Line is frequently used when specific immediate actions are required of the public to safeguard their health or to provide general information such as locations of flu clinics. Health Information Line: 585 753-5600
Cover Your Cough To help prevent transmission of respiratory infections within medical practices and in the community, we are promoting the concept of "Cover Your Cough". The attached materials describe various practices -- including frequent hand washing -- that will reduce the spread of various illnesses like flu and the common cold. We encourage you to share this information with your patients and staff.
Flu Clinics

Although October and November are the most common months to get a flu shot, they are recommended in December and beyond as flu does not typically peak until January or later. Most doctor's offices have vaccine and are giving shots so now would be a good time to contact them. Click here to get Clinic Information. In addition to this Web site, you can call the Flu Line @ 753-5600. 

$5,000 Lead Control Grants Available The Monroe County Department of Public Health has been awarded a “Lead Hazard Control Grant” from HUD. Lead grants of up to $5,000 per unit are available to property owners (both rental and owner occupied units) in the City of Rochester. Vacant units will be a priority. Applications for this grant are now being accepted. Click here for further information.

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