General Info

The Ulster County Public Health Department prevents epidemics and the spread of disease, protects against environmental hazards and responds to disasters. The department assures the quality and accessibility of health services and provides family planning and pediatric care services. It administers the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program, which is a federal health, nutrition and prevention program for infants, pregnant women and children under the age of 5. The Ulster County Public Health Department operates a nursing division that offers various programs and services for the community. The department supports educational programs, as well as offers referral services. It also administers long-term health care and infant and child health assessment programs. The Ulster County Public Health Department maintains a location in Kingston, N.Y.