Public Health

Keeping our community healthy by providing essential public health services.

Mission

The Rensselaer County Department of Health is made up of a dedicated staff of public health professionals who have as their mission the promotion of health, prevention of disease, injury, and disability.

Rensselaer County Department of Health Programs

  • Environmental Health Division
  • Rabies Program
  • Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
  • Early Intervention Program
  • Immunization Program
  • Communicable Diseases Program
  • Tuberculosis Program
  • HIV/AIDS Program
  • Sexually Transmitted Disease Program
  • Maternal Health Education Program
  • Health Education Program
  • Emergency Preparedness Division
  • Medical Reserve Corp
  • Medical Examiner Program
  • COVID Contact Tracer Unit

Rensselaer County Department of Health Clinic Hours

1600 7th Ave. Troy, NY 12180
(518)270-2655

MONDAY:

  • 12pm-1 pm   -   PPD Placement (Tuberculin)
  • 3pm-4pm      -    PPD Placement (Tuberculin)
  • 2pm-4pm      -    HIV SCREENING

TUESDAY:

  • 2pm-4pm      -    IMMUNIZATION CLINIC

WEDNESDAY:

  • 1pm-4pm      -    STD CLINIC/HIV SCREENING

THURSDAY:

  • 2pm-4pm      -    IMMUNIZATION CLINIC
  • 3pm-4pm      -    PPD Readings (Tuberculin)

We will be offering COVID-19 Vaccines at all immunization clinics

***REQUIRED*** Must have the most updated copy of immunization records and insurance card at the time of service and be a Rensselaer County Resident.

CLINICS ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.