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•Covering the Following Programs:

◦Asbestos and Lead Removal

◦Community Health Studies

◦Community Sanitation Issues

◦Fish Advisories

◦Food Protection, Recalls and Illnesses

◦Hazardous Waste Sites

◦Health Effects of Pesticides, Insect Repellents, and Chemicals

◦Indoor Air Quality

◦Oil or Chemical Spills

◦Public Water Supplies

◦Radon, Radiation, Radioactive Materials

◦Regulated Facilities Such as Motels, Restaurants, Children's Camps and Public Beaches

◦Smoking and Tobacco Regulations

◦Worker Safety Issues

Programs that protect and improve the health of the population through comprehensive efforts at the community level to prevent, control and eradicate disease and disabilities; eliminate environmental health hazards; promote sanitary living conditions; and recognize, prevent and control conditions in the workplace that constitute health hazards or place workers at risk for accidents.

Exterminates bed bugs.

The NYS Department of Labor operates the Division of Safety and Health, (DOSH), which is responsible for enforcement of NYS Labor Law and Code Rules & Regulations. These cover public safety and health in the private employment sector and occupational safety and health in the public employment sector.

All bona fide complaints are responded to and investigated by our inspectors. Follow-up on corrections of violations are addressed.

The Broome County Health Department offers advice on cleaning child's environment, working with landlords, and consults with primary care physicians on screening of children (birth-6 yrs). Screening provided to special populations.

The Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service is committed to providing preventative and restorative health services to the residents and guests of Hamilton County.

Exterminates bed bugs.

One of the most important jobs of any health department is to investigate diseases and outbreaks. Doctors, hospitals, and laboratories are required by law to report certain diseases to New York State Department of Health, which in turn reports to Broome County Health Department. These diseases include COVID-19, meningitis, measles, whooping cough, and many more.

If you get a call from our communicable disease staff, they will ask you questions to try to find out where the disease came from and who else might have been exposed, recommend ways to prevent further spread, and discuss treatment if needed. All information you share is kept confidential and is used to protect other people from getting a contagious disease.

Our communicable disease staff work closely with local hospitals and healthcare providers. If you are a health professional or community member with a communicable disease question or concern, call us at 607-778-2839.

The Division of Environmental Health reviews information generated during State and Federal hazardous site investigations and makes recommendations to protect the health and safety of Broome County residents. It assists other agencies with site investigations as needed. Staff evaluates new development proposals that involve the use or storage of toxic chemicals and makes suggestions on ways to avoid future environmental problems. Staff also provides guidance to Broome County residents who might have indoor air issues (mold, radon, etc.), outdoor air complaints/concerns or potential chemical exposures.