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Mission
To enhance the health and well-being of Rensselaer County residents by providing integrated health programs through the formation of partnerships and unified goals among organizations in the community. We will collaboratively build awareness through traditional and nontraditional promotion of wellness.
Vision
Keeping our community healthy by providing essential public health services.
Priorities
- Prevent Chronic Disease
- Promote Well-Being and Prevention of Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
- Prevent Communicable Diseases
Rensselaer County Department of Health Clinic Hours
1600 7th Ave. Troy, NY 12180
(518)270-2655
TUESDAY:
- 2pm-4pm - IMMUNIZATION CLINIC
- 2pm-4pm - PPD Placement (Tuberculin)
WEDNESDAY:
- STD CLINIC/HIV SCREENING (BY APPOINTMENT ONLY; PLEASE CALL 518-270-2655)
THURSDAY:
- 2pm-4pm - IMMUNIZATION CLINIC
- 2pm-4pm - PPD Readings (Tuberculin)
CLINICS ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. PLEASE CALL 518-270-2655
***REQUIRED*** Must have the most updated copy of immunization records and insurance card at the time of service and be a Rensselaer County Resident.
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Rabies Clinic
- October 26, 2024
- 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Schodack Highway Garage: 3776 United States Route 20, Nassau, NY 12123
- Please bring proof of past rabies vaccination with you. Dogs must be on a leash and cats must be in a crate/carrier.
- To register, please use this link: https://apps2.health.ny.gov/.../appl.../cdmspr/2/counties
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Len Claus
Interim Public Health Director
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Health Department
Physical Address
1600 7th Avenue
2nd Floor
Troy, NY 12180
Phone: 518-270-2655Fax: 518-270-2638
Hours
Monday through Friday
8 am to 4 pmAfter Hours Emergency Line
Phone: 518-857-4660
Children with Special Needs / Nursing Fax
Fax: 518-270-2793
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