Every three years, CCHD and the University of Vermont Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) develop a Community Health Assessment (CHA) to identify and prioritize the community health needs of Clinton County residents. We do this to better understand the factors and root causes that contribute to higher health risks and poorer health outcomes in our community.
Better Choice Retailer is a free, voluntary program aimed at making it easier for customers to find healthy foods and make healthy choices. As Better Choice Retailers, stores increase access to high quality foods and help customers make healthier choices. By becoming a Better Choice Retailer, stores support healthier choices in our community and gain real advantages for their business.
The Profiles in Public Health series explores matters of local public health significance through timely, relevant data and information and provides recommended action steps for Clinton County residents, health professionals and community leaders.
Topics include: Chest/breastfeeding, the Community Health Assessment, COVID-19, food access, food safety, health policies, immunization, obesity, rabies, sun safety, water and more. Click here to view each topic.
The Clinton County Health Department works with the local campground owner/operators to ensure that water and sanitation systems are in working order per the NYS Sanitary Code.
If you are a municipal official or commercial facility owner who wants to provide bathing beach facilities to the public, you must contact the Clinton County Health Department prior to building, repairing or renovating your bathing facility(s).
Tummy time allows babies to develop head control and upper body strength needed to crawl and do other important developmental activities. It is important to place your newborn on the tummy several times a day. As your baby grows and gets stronger, increase tummy time.
Clinton County has a number of Children's Camps that operate yearly during the summer months. Participating in a summer camp can be a very rewarding experience for a child, as they develop new friendships, face new challenges and build valuable life skills.
When you attend an event (e.g. Mayor’s Cup, a concert, etc.) that has 5,000 or more persons, the Clinton County Health Department is responsible to ensure that emergency services will meet certain standards provided for by Part 18 of the New York State Sanitary Code.
There are two common types of ticks in NYS, the dog tick and the deer tick. Ticks are found most often in shady, moist areas. They cling to tall grass, brush and shrubs, usually no more than a few feet off the ground. They also live in lawns and gardens, especially at the edges of woods and around old stone walls. Once the temperature reaches 40⁰F, ticks will begin to come out from their winter hiding spots—even if there is still snow on the ground