Public Health Department
80 State Highway 310
Suite #2
Canton, New York 13617-1476

Ph: 315-386-2325
Fx: 315-386-2203

Office Hours:

Monday - Friday 9 AM - 5 PM

(June, July & August: 8 AM - 4 PM)

Susan J. Hathaway - Director

Preventive Health

Preventive health care is maintaining good health habits. 

This includes:

• Daily exercise
• Maintaining a Healthy Weight
• Proper nutrition
• Not using tobacco products
• Alcohol in moderation or not at all
• Proper control of blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol
• Yearly check-up with a healthcare provider
• Keep immunizations up-to-date

Lets Move - A national initative to raise a healthier generation of children

Choose MyPlate is a simple reminder to ealt healthy

Health Advice on Eating Sportfish and Game in New York State

For More information click here

My Heart. My Life.

The American Heart Association’s My Heart. My Life. healthy living platform is a comprehensive health, wellness and fitnes initiative that empowers Americans to get healthier. Check it out!

 More Resources

GardenShare

GardenShare Local Food Guide

Learn about Health Care Reform
To better understand your options for healthcare coverage and the Health Reform Act, click the above link to the federal government's public information page.

Tobacco Cessation Resources in SLC

Click to view our preventive health services brochure

Poison Control and Prevention

Up and Away - medication safety initiative for children 

Hand washing is one of the most important ways to prevent the spread of infection and illness.

 CA-MRSA - Community-Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus

     - Information Sheet  click here

Careful hand washing is the single most effective way to control the spread of CA-MRSA.

For More Information click on links below:

- New York State Department of Health

- Centers for Disease Control