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
New York State is experiencing record numbers of COVID-19 cases and extremely high hospitalizations that are stressing the healthcare system and public health response capacity.
I tested positive for COVID-19 and I need a document to provide to my employer.
Note: Schoharie County Department of Health will no longer be issuing patient specific isolation orders. Please use the New York State attestation at the link above.
Who is eligible for a booster?
Report a COVID-19 Home Test Positive result
| 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