Public Health

Vision:

To lead Schoharie County towards becoming the healthiest community in which to live, work and play.

Mission:

Prevent disease, Promote education to improve health, increase awareness of wellness and safety, and Protect against health threats.

We will work as a team to ensure that our community has access to the best health interventions, child and adult support services, environmental quality measures, and preparedness strategies by utilizing the most current and effective outreach, media and promotion tools.

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DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Nicole M. Blanchard, DrPH, MPH

MEDICAL CONSULTANT
Susan Emerson, MD

COMMUNICABLE DISEASE/IMMUNIZATION/CHRONIC DISEASE
Kathleen Usuriello, BSN, RN, CIC

PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS COORDINATOR
Judyth Tiffany


ENVIRONMENTAL
Paul Koopman

COORDINATOR, PRESCHOOL SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAM
Cathleen Buskey


WEIGHTS & MEASURES
Jacob Van Evera

BOARD OF HEALTH
Roy Korn, MD, President
Philip Skowfoe, Jr.
Stephen Strasser, MD
Debra Wollaber, Ph.D., RN
Rebecca Eckel, MD
Bonnie Post

Milan Jackson, P.E.

ANONYMOUS HIPAA REPORTING HOTLINE
1-844-714-1551

Office Information:
Main Phone: 518-295-8365
Fax: 518-295-8786
Public Health Nursing: 518-295-8474
Environmental: 518-295-8382
Early Intervention Preschool Services: 518-295-8705
Weights & Measures: 518-295-8365
Location: County Office Building, 3rd Floor, 284 Main Street, Schoharie, NY 12157
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 667, Schoharie, NY 12157-0667
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am – 4:30pm

County Coroner Information

Donna A. McGovern, R.N.
PO Box 182
Cobleskill, NY 12043
Tel/Fax: 518-234-7672 (H); 518-848-4068 (C)

Matthew Coltrain
PO Box 861
Middleburgh, NY 12122
Tel: 518-827-5200 (O); 518-231-8489 (C)

Suzann M. Kipp
199 Shenendoah Drive
Sloansville, NY 121060
Tel: 518-461-6157 (C)

Wells M. Farr
PO Box 357
Central Bridge, NY 12035-0357
Tel: 518-461-4751 (C)

Water Testing

Listed below are some of the laboratories approved by the New York State Department of Health:

For all laboratories vist: https://www.wadsworth.org/regulatory/elap

Adirondack Environmental Services
314 North Pearl Street
Albany, NY 12207
(518) 434-4546
www.adirondackenvironmental.com

CNA Environmental, Inc.
27 Kent Street, Suite 102
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-0800
www.cnawater.com

Pace Analytical
1570 Helderberg Avenue
Rotterdam, NY 12306
(518) 357-3250
www.pacelabs.com