Eat Smart Waste Less
Food Waste Reduction
By making small changes in the way we shop, store foods, prepare meals, and dispose of scraps and extra food, we can assure good food is getting to those who need it most AND we can reduce the amount of food waste that ends up in landfills.
Nutrition & Food Security
Nutrition & Food Security
Nutrition security is consistent and equitable access, availability, and affordability of foods and beverages that promote well-being, prevent disease, and, if needed, treat disease. In 2020, Clinton County’s food insecurity rate was 11.9% - more than two percentage points higher than the New York State average.
CCHD’s goals regarding nutrition & food security are to:
About
Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of families and communities through promotion of healthy lifestyles, research for disease and injury prevention and detection and control of infectious diseases.
The Clinton County Department of Public Health has provided quality public health services to the residents of Clinton County since 1955. Recently in 2015 we were awarded accreditation from the nationally renowned Public Health Accreditation Board for meeting the national standards of public health department performance.
Clinton County Board of Health
The Clinton County Health Department has provided quality public health services to the residents of Clinton County since 1955.
The activities of the Health Department are overseen by the members of the Board of Health whose purpose is to protect the quality of life and health for all county residents.
Members
Breastfeeding Policies
Chest/Breastfeeding Policies
To address chest/breastfeeding disparities, a public health initiative to improve the continuity of care for breast/chestfeeding and human milk feeding has been established by CCHD. Intervention strategies include:
Try 5
Clinton County Try 5 Challenge
Interested in being more physically active but not sure where to start? Clinton County has over 30 trails that range from easy walks to advanced hikes, providing options for all ages and abilities.
Profiles in Public Health
Profiles in Public Health
The Profiles in Public Health series takes a deep dive into public health issues. They share background information, local data and action steps residents, providers and community leaders can take to support public health efforts in our community. Topics include:
North Country Health Effect
The North Country Health Effect
The North Country Health Effect provides education for residents on a variety of health and safety topics. Local data and experience are used to provide practical advice for North Country residents on staying safe and well.
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding Support and Counseling
Breastfeeding provides babies security, love and food all at once! The Clinton County WIC Program promotes and supports breastfeeding as the normal way of providing infants with the nutrition they need for healthy growth and development. From our supportive staff and Peer Counselor, to our pump program and enhanced packages, we celebrate breastfeeding. WIC currently employs two IBCLC’s (International Board Certified Lactation Consultants) and one CLC’s (Certified Lactation Consultants).