Patient Services Division

The Patient Services Division offers many programs and services to individuals, families, and the community–at–large, including clinics and group presentations on a variety of health-related topics.

Units/Programs:

Communicable Disease

This program plays a vital role in preventing and controlling disease outbreaks in the County. Staff monitors and investigates communicable disease outbreaks works with State and Local authorities on control measures and conducts public awareness and education activities around preventative measures, such as vaccination recommendations and requirements. Contact: (845) 340–3090

 

Clinics

 

Immunization Clinics:

 

Childhood Immunization: Vaccines are provided against childhood diseases for children 18 years of age and younger.  Must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information and to schedule for an appointment, please call (845) 340-3070.

NYS Immunization Requirements for School Entrance/Attendance

CLICK HERE For the updated (10.04.19), additional, Frequently Asked Questions

 

Ulster County Department of Health is also able to provide COVID-19 vaccines to uninsured/underinsured adults ages 19 and older by appointment only. Please call 845-340-3070 for an appointment. 

 

Mpox Vaccinations: see the New York State Department of Health’s eligibility for JYNNEOS vaccine details, including recommendations on who should get vaccinated.  

 

Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs 

A comprehensive assessment and referral program for children and youth, from birth to 21 years of age, with special health care needs and their families.  Please contact 845-340-3070 for additional information. 

Click here for program brochure 

Ulster County Early Intervention Program  

Licensed Home Health Care Service Agency Visits

Are completed by our Public Health Nurses for prenatal and postnatal women, newborns, and infants. Contact: (845) 340–3070

Public Health Preparedness Program

When Disaster Strikes Ulster County Needs Volunteers Like You!

How can I help my community?

Have you ever thought about volunteering, but didn't know how you could help your community? Or are you an experienced volunteer looking to expand your skills and opportunities? Become a volunteer to help Ulster County to get ready for and respond to emergencies!

ServNY is a New York State registry for people who wish to volunteer during an emergency or major disaster or an emergency exercise. Your role as a volunteer will help ensure that people affected by a disaster will receive the care they need. Registering simply tells us that you are open to the idea of volunteering in case of an emergency. Please consider volunteering to help your local community.

Join "ServNY" to Volunteer!

See a Public Health Preparedness Point of Dispensing (POD) Training Exercise in Action - a POD training exercise helps prepare our community for the mass distribution of medications and/or vaccines in the event of a natural or man-made disaster.

 
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program

 

WIC offers many benefits including nutritious food vouchers, nutrition counseling, health screenings, breastfeeding support, and more to qualifying pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age 5. By participating in the WIC program, you can make sure that you receive good nutrition, quality health services, and nutrition education to make you, your baby, and your children grow up strong! Contact the WIC Program at (845) 340-3965.

 

For a detailed WIC Program Fact Sheet, click here 

In-person participant visits resumed the week of April 17th, 2023

 

WIC Main Location: Kingston 239 Golden Hill Lane, Kingston, NY 12401

  • (2nd and 4th Mondays of the month)- 9am -3pm
  • (Wednesdays and Fridays)- 9am -3pm  
  • (Tuesdays) 12pm- 6:30pm

 

 

Off-site Clinics: 

 

New Paltz – New Paltz Church of the Nazarene at 170 State Route 32 North, New Paltz, NY 12561

  • (2nd and 4th Thursdays)- 9am -3pm

Ellenville- 50 Center Street, Ellenville NY 12428 

  • (1st and 3rd Mondays of the month)- 9am-2:15pm

 Saugerties- Trinity Episcopal Church at 32 Church Street, Saugerties NY 12477

  • (1st and 3rd Thursday)- 9am -3pm

 

*Please note that if the day falls on a holiday the schedule/dates change. 

 

 

  

 

 

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