Public Health Education and Wellness
Welcome to the Public Health Education Department of Sullivan County! We are dedicated to promoting health, preventing disease, and enhancing the well-being of our community. Our mission is to empower individuals and our community to make informed decisions that lead to healthier lifestyles and a high quality of life.
In collaboration with Sullivan County's Rural Health Network, we work with schools, businesses, hospitals, and other community organizations to foster sustainable partnerships and improve the overall health of our county.
We are working to update some of the health topics our Education Department covers. Check out the links below for more information, and reach out to us with any questions!
Please call our Public Health Education Department at (845) 292-5910 ext. 0 for any health education needs!
Or email us: PublicHealthEducation@sullivanny.us
For other Public Health updates, please visit our Facebook page!
Rural Health Network
The Rural Health Network of Sullivan County is a collaborative effort between community partners to streamline information and services to the people we all serve. The goals of the RHN include:
- Prevent and reduce chronic and communicable disease associated with health disparities
- Improve nutrition and access to healthy food through partnerships with local farmer's markets
- Provide health education to the community through outreach events
Interested in self-watering plant pots and learning about the science of capillary action? See the PDF below for instructions on how to turn ordinary household items into useful and sustainable tools!
Self Watering Plant Pot Instructions
Nutrition:
- Nutrition Facts
- Resources
Dental Health:
- Children's Dental Health
- Rethink Your Drink
- Oral Health Conditions
- Informational Videos by Prasad:
Communicable Disease:
- New York State Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule
- New York State Department of Health Adult Immunization Schedule
Ticks and tick-related illnesses:
