General Info

The Madison County Department of Health was established in 1918 as a public health nursing service. The department promotes and protects the health of the residents of its community through assessment, education and by ensuring necessary services. It operates administration, home care, and preventive and environmental health divisions. The Madison County Department of Health provides a range of short- and long- term care programs and services. In addition, the department offers asthma case management, dental and prenatal care assistance programs. The Madison County Department of Health has partnerships with the Commission for a Healthy Central New York and Community Action Partnership for Madison County. It operates several flu and immunization clinics for adults and children. The department provides healthy tips and guides for schools and businesses. It is governed by Madison County in New York.