Immunization is Important for all Ages 

Immunizations are for people of all ages. From newborns to senior citizens, timely immunizations are one of the most important ways for people to protect themselves and others from serious diseases. Adults need to make certain they have received all of their childhood vaccinations and stay up-to-date with the vaccinations that are recommended for adults. All college students attending school in New York State are required to be immunized against measles, mumps and rubella.

Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service performs community outreach covering several areas of key public health services. This outreach is done in community locations and targets individuals of all ages. Below are some of the key areas that we work to provide education in to ensure all individuals have the knowledge necessary to protect and promote their health. 

The Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service Emergency Preparedness Program (EPP) works with other public health programs to develop strategies to anticipate, detect, assess and understand the health risks and impacts of an emergency.

The EPP develops plans to prepare Hamilton County to respond to, mitigate and recover from all public health threats and emergencies.

Sources of public health emergencies include, but are not limited to:

A communicable disease is an illness or infection that can be spread from person to person, animal to person, animal to animal or person to animal. Communicable disease is the leading cause of sickness and death worldwide and is the third leading cause of death in the United States.  Many communicable diseases can be prevented with immunizations.  Please see the Immunization page for more information.

Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service

The Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service (HCPHNS) provides public health and home health care services within Hamilton County, New York. HCPHNS is governed and financially supported by the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors, in cooperation with and under the regulation of, the New York State Department of Health.

Mission Statement

The Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service is committed to providing preventative and restorative health services to the residents and guests of Hamilton County.

Robin Marvel Hausle - Prevention Educator

E-mail:  rhausle.hccs@frontier.com

Prevention Resources for Parents

Resources for Youth

Substance Abuse

Alcohol Information Center - http://www.datehookup.com/content-alcohol-information-center.htm

ASK - Substance Abuse Knowledge Base - www.adolescent-substance-abuse.com

NIDA for Teens: The Science Behind Drug Abuse - www.teens.drugabuse.gov

Substance Abuse Prevention

The use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs is one of the biggest problems facing young people today.  This information is designed to help parents prevent some of these problems.  

What Every Parent Needs To Know

Prevention Starts With Parents

There are no guarantees that your child will not choose to use drugs, but as a parent, you can influence that decision by:

• not using drugs yourself

• providing guidance and clear rules about not using drugs

On Tuesday, November 22, 2011, there was an assembly at Wells Central School for students in grades 6-12 titled Sweethearts and Heroes.  The presenter, Tom Murphy, a MMA (mixed martial artist), talked about how it is important for students to speak up and be someone's hero when they see a bullying incident occur.  Students in grades 7-9 from Lake Pleasant Central School also attended the presentation.  After the large group presentation, Mr. Murphy held a focus group with a question and answer session for the Wells 7-9th grade students.  The faculty also had an opportunity to meet with Mr.