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.

COVID-19 Resources

What should I do if I test positive for COVID-19 OR if I was exposed to someone who tested positive or displayed COVID-19 Symptoms?

I tested positive for COVID-19 and I need a document to provide to my employer.

Who is eligible for a booster?

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DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Susan M. Franko, Ph.D, RRT

MEDICAL CONSULTANT
Susan Emerson, MD

COMMUNICABLE DISEASE/IMMUNIZATION/CHRONIC DISEASE
Vacant

PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS COORDINATOR
Vacant

COORDINATOR, PRESCHOOL SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAM
Heather Head


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

ANONYMOUS HIPAA REPORTING HOTLINE
(607) 656-9356

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
HCR (Home Care of Rochester): 518-254-7092 Fax: 518-823-4006
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

Capital Region Environmental
137 Columbia Turnpike
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 949-2020
www.crenvlab.com