Community Services Directory - Oswego County

Preventive Nursing Division - The preventive programs of the Public Health Nursing Service provide services in the areas
of maternal/child health, chronic health issues, and communicable disease control. The goal of preventive services is to
promote the optimum level of health for all residents of Oswego County through comprehensive preventive services:
Home visits by Registered Professional Nurses (preventive and skilled care)
Communicable Disease Control (surveillance of all communicable disease)
Tuberculosis Control Program
Sexually Transmitted Disease Screening
HIV testing
Immunization Clinics – state required immunizations for all ages, plus flu and pneumonia shots
Lead Poisoning Program (prevention, investigation, and abatement)
Health Education Programs (programs available to the community on a variety of health issues)
Emergency Preparedness Activities
CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAM
Contact: Judy Lester, SPHN
349-3547 FAX: 349-8431
Physically Handicapped Children’s Program is designed to help children (0-21 years) who have or are
suspected of having a serious or chronic physical condition and who also require health and related
services of a type or amount beyond that required by children generally.
The PHC Program can help families:
Access insurance if they do not already have coverage
Provide guidance to those families, especially if a child is being seen by many health care providers or would like
help with referrals to other community programs that may benefit the child and family
Set up any needed diagnostic testing and evaluations for their child suspected of having a physically
handicapping condition
Offset any medical bills that are not covered by the families regular health insurance
Help families meet any deductibles they may have
Pay for hearing aids and other durable medical equipment
A staff member from PHC will help parents through the application process to determine if they qualify financially for
assistance from the program. For more information or appointment, call 349-3546 FAX: 349 3537.
Early Intervention Services
Provides service coordination services to infant and toddlers (birth to 3) with developmental delay or disabilities and their
families. The service coordinator can help the family obtain developmental evaluations and direct services to help ensure
that children with delays or disabilities reach their full potential. The service coordinator will also help the entire family
receive services according to their needs. The service coordinator can help the family access other services such as parent
support groups, funding assistance, such as PHCP, Medicaid, SSI, WIC and advocacy services. This program is a very
family centered program.
The Health Department is serving as a single point of entry for this program. To make a referral to this program or for
additional information, contact 349-3500 FAX: 349-3537.
Child Find The main focus of the Child Find Component of the Early Intervention Program is to ensure children are
engaged in primary health care where they will receive periodic developmental surveillance and screening. The Child Find
staff work in partnership with area physician’s to ensure that children who are at risk for developmental delays or
disabilities, receive appropriate developmental monitoring. The Child Find program can help parent’s keep track of their
child’s development through periodic contact with program staff, through parent questionnaires and by maintaining contact
with their primary physicians.
For more information, call 349-3500; FAX: 349-3537.
3-5 Preschool Special Education - Provides educational services to children (aged 3-5) with developmental delay or
disabilities as recommended by their local school district Committee on Preschool Education (CPSE). As Oswego County
is the payor of this program, this office provides coordination with the county's nine school districts, providers of services
(both through Oswego County BOCES and independent contractors), transporters of services, Head Start, and the New
York State Education Department.
To make a referral, contact should be made with the child's local school district Committee on Preschool Education
Department. If a family needs advocacy services in working with their local school district or needs additional information,
they can call 349-3500 or FAX: 349-3537
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