Cortland County Health Department

Established in 1926, the Yates County Public Health Department specializes in providing a range of programs pertaining to health issues. Based in Penn Yan, N.Y., it offers an array of programs under three major program areas that includes public health/prevention programs, special children's services and home care services. The department promotes and encourages healthy behaviors and mental health in the community. The Yates County Public Health Department also provides cancer screening, prenatal services, skilled nursing, physical therapy and rabies investigations services.

The Onondaga County Health Department is governed by Onondaga County in New York. The department is responsible for protecting and improving the health of residents. It offers medical care services for detainees and inmates. The department provides public health preparedness, communicable disease prevention and family planning programs. The Onondaga County Health Department also operates vaccination clinics for dogs, ferrets and cats. The department s maternal and child health division provides health assessment, case management and consulting services. It offers blood pressure screening and scientific laboratory services. In addition, the department provides educational programs. It offers opportunities to enroll in the Public Health Insurance program for families. The Onondaga County Health Department provides the records of diseases and injuries.

The Chenango County Department of Social Services offers a range of community-based programs. The department provides adoption, child prevention, and long-term and foster care services. It offers casework management, guardianship, advocacy and legal solutions for the victims of sexual abuse and adults with mental impairments. The Chenango County Department of Social Services provides various employment services, such as assessment, readiness training, career counseling, and job search and placement. The department operates a facility, Preston Manor, which offers housekeeping, laundry, personal care assistance and transportation solutions. It additionally supports the Home Energy Assistance Program, which offers financial assistance to low-income households. The department is governed by Chenango County in New York.