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Public Health Matters Newsletter

The St. Lawrence County Public Health Department has been serving the county since 1936. We offer a wide variety of health services and programs to county residents, geared toward improving both individual health and well being; and that of the community.

Mission Statement

To ensure the health, safety and quality of life for all St. Lawrence County residents. The department is dedicated to protecting the health of our community by:

Controlling the spread of disease;
Promoting healthy choices;
Providing timely health information;
Promoting the health and development of infants and children;
Plan for and help to mitigate any public health emergency.

The department’s philosophy is that prevention is better than a cure, healthy families need healthy environments, safety first must be a way of life, and that people must be empowered to take care of themselves.

For more information on how to apply for Public Health positions, visit:

St. Lawrence County Job Postings

For more information on how to apply for a New York State Public Health Corps Fellows position, please visit:

NYS Public Health Corps Fellows Application

Please note that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has extended the "use by" date for many Indicaid COVID-19 home test kits.

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Updated 9/20/2022

I need an ISOLATION order

(you tested positive)

For more information on Isolation and Precautions for People with COVID-19, please visit the CDC website.

What to Do If You Were Exposed to COVID-19

If you were exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19, please visit the CDC website for steps you should take, regardless of your vaccination status or if you have had a previous infection

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