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Yates County

About Yates County

The Yates County Public Health Department was established in 1926 by the Yates County Legislature as a partial-service health department. The Department includes two major program areas: Public Health Prevention Services and Special Children’s Services. Environmental Services including regulatory inspections of pools, restaurants and public sewer and water systems are provided to Yates County through the New York State Department of Health District Office located in Geneva New York.

Vision
It is our vision to bring about a healthier, safer, better informed community.

Mission
The mission of Yates County Public Health is to promote optimal health for people of all ages through disease prevention, environmental risk reduction, assistance with access to care and facilitation of emergency preparedness through education, policy development and collaboration within our community.

Value Statement
With integrity, compassion and commitment to excellence, Yates County Public Health will apply best practices in the prevention of disease, promotion of wellness and response to changing needs of our community.

Public Health
Prevents epidemics and the spread of disease
Protects against environmental hazards
Prevents injuries
Promotes and encourages healthy behaviors and mental health
Responds to disasters and assists communities in recovery
Assures the quality and accessibility of health services
2021 Public Health Annual Report

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May 2018 - August 2018 Penn Yan, NY
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