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Anthony J. Billittier IV, MD, FACEP
Erie County Commissioner of Health
Rath Building
95 Franklin Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
Office: (716) 858-7690
Fax: (716) 858-8701
Health Alert & Advisory System
An E-mail notification system to alert the following partners about important health related alerts and advisories.
- Physicians & Health Care Professionals
- Veterinarians
- Child Care Providers
- Education Partners
- Business Partners
- Faith Based and Community Based Organizations
- Individuals
Resources
- Care for Wildlife
- CDC Spanish-language Web site
- Chronic Kidney Disease Guidelines
- Fish: Which ones are Safe to Eat
- Food Allergies
- Hand Washing Guidelines (pdf)
- Heat Induced Illnesses (pdf)
- HIPAA Public Health Law
- Home From School Guideline (pdf)
- Mercury-Added Consumer Products Law
- New Clinic Evening Hours (pdf)
- Permits and Applications
- Physical Activity and Nutrition
- National Sleep Awareness Week
- The New York State Smokers Quitsite
- Stroke Heroes act F.A.S.T.
- Suicide Prevention
- Teen Dating Violence Info (pdf)
- Wellness Walks (pdf)
- When Should You Go to the Emergency Department (pdf)
Alerts, Advisories
and Reports
- Avian Flu & Pandemic Flu
- ECWA/ECDOH Agreement (pdf)
- Hepatitis
- Influenza (Flu)
- Medicaid Fraud Detection Policy (pdf)
- MRSA
- Neighbor Notification Law
- Pet Owners - Important Info
- Positive Animal Rabies in EC (2008) (pdf)
- Positive West Nile Virus in EC (pdf)
- Recall & Outbreak Info
SMART (Specialized Medical Assistance Response Team)
The mission of the Erie County Department of Health is to protect the public's health, to prevent disease and premature death through the promotion of healthy living and wellness, and to provide a safety net of services for those with limited access to healthcare.
Health News
September is National Preparedness Month
THE FIRST STEP IS UP TO YOU...
Be Prepared for any Public Health Threat & Emergency.
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