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CODE BLUE: Schenectady County has declared Code Blue in effect Friday, March 21, 2025,  through Monday, March 24, 2025, at 7:00 am, as temperatures are forecasted below freezing. View Code Blue Shelters

Community Health

Community Health Services is a division of Schenectady County Public Health Services. It has four units: Communicable Disease, Emergency Preparedness, Office of Community Services, and the Medical Examiner. Community Health provides services to community residents for prevention, treatment, and reduction of diseases, planning, and coordination of emergencies, and coordination of behavioral health and substance use services in the community.  

Upcoming Community Health Events

8April
 -  Hon. Karen B. Johnson (Central) Library, McChesney Room 99 Clinton St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Overdose incidents have been increasing across the country, impacting our com
8April
 -  Hon. Karen B. Johnson (Central) Library, McChesney Room 99 Clinton St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Overdose incidents have been increasing across the country, impacting our com
20May
 -  Rotterdam Branch Library, James Wingate Meeting Room 1100 N. Westcott Road Rotterdam, NY 12306
Overdose incidents have been increasing across the country, impacting our com

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