Caring for You, Your Family & Your Pets
Are you looking for a resource for family care?
- Clinics
- Prevention
- Screening
- Treatment
We're here to help!
Are you worried you may have HIV or another sexually transmitted disease?
Where can you bring your young child for important health care check-ups and immunizations?
Steuben County's Preventative Health-Care Services
Your family's health and wellness is important to us. At Steuben County Public Health & Nursing Services we are the official county resource for health-related preventative care and information. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive, confidential health care services to individuals of all ages throughout Steuben County and are also available as a 24-hour resource to physicians and hospital staff who may have emergency question about health-related topics.
Caring for you and your family
Family Health Services
Our clinics and programs are available to individuals or families who reside in Steuben County. Here is a list of our offerings that you and your family can take advantage of for little or no cost.
For Expectant Mothers, Infants, and Children
MOMS Program
By appointment
No charge
If you are eligible for Medicaid, we work with your private medical practitioner to provide support services during your pregnancy and up to 60 days after delivery. Services include: Prenatal Health Education, Nutrition, Assessment and Counseling, Preparation for Parenting, Postpartum Health Education, Physical Assessment of the newborn, and coordinating of other services.
For Families of All Ages
Immunization Clinics - Clinic Schedule
- Clinics by appointment only. Call 607-664-2438
- A sliding fee is charged for administration of vaccines for children up to age 19
- There is a fee for adult vaccinations and Mantoux (TB) testing.
Children one month of age to adults can take advantage of our monthly immunization clinics.. Patients with insurance or Medicaid are encouraged to get immunizations from their primary care physician. Vaccines include: Hepatitis A, Diphtheria, Tetanus & Pertussis (Whooping Cough), H. Influenza type b, Polio, Measles, Mumps and Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Pneumoccocal and Rotateq (rotavirus vaccine). Tuberculosis (TB) testing is also available for a nominal fee.
What to bring to an immunization clinic:
- Immunization record
Additional information:
- Children Immunizations (< 19 years of age)
- Must be accompanied by an adult family member
New York State Immunization Information System
Any resident of Steuben County can bring an immunization record to Steuben County Public Health & Nursing Services to have the data entered into the NYS Registry. Should you happen to lose your copy or should your physician relocate your child's immunization information is stored within the system for your convenience. There is no charge for this service.
Lead Poisoning Prevention
By appointment
Charges are determined by a sliding fee scale based on family income.
We provide free lead poisoning prevention education for families and homeowners. Our nursing staff also provides follow-up case management for children with elevated lead levels. Lead screening is available for children from birth to six years of age when this is not provided by the family's health care provider as well as for children that are uninsured.
West Nile Virus Prevention Program
No appointment necessary
No charge
We can provide you with information about West Nile Virus including how the disease is transmitted, preventative measures that can be taken, and what to do if you suspect you have encountered an animal with West Nile Virus. It is important to note that not all dead birds are collected or tested. For questions call (607)664-2438.
Rabies Prevention Program - Clinic Schedule
No appointment necessary
No charge
We can provide you with information about rabies including how the disease is transmitted, how it can be treated and what you should do if you suspect you have encountered an animal with rabies. In addition, we provide free rabies clinics for cats, dogs as well as animal bite management.
Communicable Disease Control
No appointment necessary
No charge
Our staff provides education for individuals in order to prevent the spread of communicable diseases. We also provide surveillance services to secure reports of cases and trace contacts of people with communicable diseases.
For Adults
STD/HIV Testing and Education - Clinic Schedule
By appointment
No charge
We provide you with confidential HIV screening as well as diagnosis, treatment and counseling for a variety of sexually transmitted diseases.
TB Service
By appointment
No charge
If you have Tuberculosis (TB) or have tested positive with the PPD/ Mantoux testing, we provide consultation and medical follow-up for all active patients and their contacts.