Jefferson County Public Health Service

Jefferson County Public Health Service Main Contact: 315-786-3700 Prevent Services: 315-786-3730 Please visit our website www.jcphs.org for more information.

Empowering people to prevent illness, promote resiliency, and protect the well-being of Jefferson County residents and visitors. Jefferson County Public Health Service (JCPHS) offers preventive health programs that provide a broad range of services for county residents which include: communicable disease case investigation for reportable diseases, community screenings & education along with other services for health and human service agencies, schools, businesses and residents.
• Travel health services
• Rabies Control
• Vector Control
• Emergency Preparedness
• Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
• Immunization Clinic every Wednesday 12:30-3:30; STD Clinic every Tuesday 12:30-3:30. Call 315-786-3730 to schedule an appointment.
• Child Find Program
• Children with Special Health Care Needs
• Emergency Medical Services
• Medical Examiner Program

JCPHS also has home healthcare services. Home health care provides in-home services such as nursing, home health aides, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social worker, registered dietitian and case management. DISCLAIMER:
The ‘likes’ of and links to websites and pages of other individuals and organizations do not constitute official endorsement on behalf of JCPHS. Posted comments and images do not necessarily represent the views of JCPHS. While we encourage fans to share thoughts and opinions on the JCPHS page, we expect that this will be done in a respectful manner. JCPHS COMMENT POLICY
JCPHS does not agree with or endorse every comment that individuals post on our pages. Our goal is to share ideas and information with as many individuals as possible and our policy is to accept the majority of comments made to our profile. Therefore, a comment will be deleted if it contains:
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• Hate speech
• Profanity, obscenity or vulgarity
• Nudity in profile pictures
• Defamation to a person or people
• Name calling and/or personal attacks
• Comments whose main purpose are to sell a product
• Comments that infringe on copyrights
• Spam comments, such as the same comment posted repeatedly on a profile
• Links to inappropriate external sites
• Other comments that the JCPHS deems inappropriate. All links posted as comments on JCPHS posts will be reviewed and may be deleted. Repeated violations of the JCPHS comment policy may cause the author to be blocked from the JCPHS page. We understand that social media is a 24/7 medium; however, our moderation capabilities are not. We may not see every inappropriate comment right away, and we are trusting in the maturity of our community to ignore personal attacks and negative speech or respond politely. Please contact JCPHS at 315-786-3730 if you have any questions.

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We have a limited supply of radon test kits to give away to county residents at no cost. Anyone interested may stop by o...
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We have a limited supply of radon test kits to give away to county residents at no cost. Anyone interested may stop by our office at 531 Meade Street in Watertown Monday - Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. More details here:https://www.jeffersoncountyny.gov/media/Public%20Health/Press%20Releases/2026/010725%20Radon%20Action%20Month.pdf

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Both 988 and 911 provide critical support but focus on different crisis types. 988 specializes in behavioral health crises and offers crisis counseling and emotional de-escalation; 911 addresses physical dangers needing police, fire, or EMS.

01/06/2026

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of prevention, early detection, and cervical health.

Cervical cancer affects thousands each year in the United States, yet it is one of the most preventable cancers. Nearly all cases are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), but vaccination against HPV and regular screening can significantly reduce risk.

Clean hands help keep our community healthy. Research published in The Lancet shows that washing hands with soap can red...
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Clean hands help keep our community healthy. Research published in The Lancet shows that washing hands with soap can reduce respiratory infections by about 17%, including illnesses like colds and pneumonia. Handwashing is a simple, low-cost way to protect yourself and others—especially during cold and flu season.

Remember to wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after coughing or sneezing and before eating. Small habits can make a big difference! https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(23)00021-1/fulltext

01/04/2026
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🎉 Planning a New Year’s Eve party? Plan your ride too! 🚗✨Before you celebrate, arrange a sober ride home—whether it’s a ...
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🎉 Planning a New Year’s Eve party? Plan your ride too! 🚗✨
Before you celebrate, arrange a sober ride home—whether it’s a designated driver, taxi, or rideshare. A little planning keeps you, your friends, and your community safe.

Planning to pop champagne for New Year's Eve? 🥂

Plan your sober ride home:
⚫ Schedule a rideshare
⚫ Call a taxi
⚫ Have a sober friend drive you home

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

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The combination of wind and low temperatures can be dangerous.
➡ limit your time outdoors and take frequent warm-up breaks
➡ dress in layers and keep skin covered to reduce risk of frostbite

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A stroke is a medical emergency - every second matters. Quick action can save a life and reduce long-term damage. If you suspect a stroke, call 911.

12/28/2025

Winter Weather Advisories are in effect for ice accretion in several regions today through Monday. Power outages are possible.

🧤Have blankets & winter layers on hand
📱 Charge mobile electronics
📷 Stock up on nonperishables & water

More safety tips: dhses.ny.gov/power-outages

Address

531 Meade Street
Watertown, NY
13601

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+13157863730

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