You may contact the Essex County Health Department 24/7 by calling 518-873-3500.
You will always speak with a person if you call this main phone line. During regular business hours it is answered by our friendly staff. After hours, weekends or holidays it is answered by our loyal on-call staff.
Use this number to report a public health emergency, risk, problem, or environmental or occupational public health hazard. Use this number to refer patients for services or change home care patient orders.
REPORT AN ANIMAL BITE OR POTENTIAL RABIES EXPOSURE
Call this Department to report animal bites or other potential exposure.
Mon-Fri 8 AM – 5 PM 518-873-3500 After Business Hours, you will be connected to our on-call staff.
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REFER PATIENTS FOR SERVICES Available through this Health Department
Home Health Care – Nursing, PT, OT, Speech
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TUBERCULOSIS
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ZIKA
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RABIES
NYSDOH Rabies Specimen History (DOH Form-487)