Frequently Asked Questions

Millions of people use needles, syringes, and lancets at home to care for their health. These needles, syringes, and lancets are called sharps. Safe disposal of used sharps is critically important for the health and safety of people and the environment. When these sharps come from places other than health care settings—such as individual residences and non-health-related facilities—there are specific considerations and challenges. Fortunately, New York has special programs designed to address them. Used household sharps must be stored safely and disposed of properly to protect people from diseases. Once they are stored properly (click link below) used sharps may be taken to any hospital or nursing home for disposal.

We are happy to provide you with a copy of a rabies certificate issued at one of our clinics. There is a 5 dollar fee ($5) for each new copy provided. Contact (607) 535-8140, option 8 and the receptionist will help you.

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Permits for Schuyler County are issued by the Hornell District Office. They can be reached at 607-324-8371.

If you find a tick attached to your skin, there's no need to panic. There are several tick removal devices on the market, but a plain set of fine-tipped tweezers is recommended. Use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin's surface as possible. Pull upward with steady, even pressure. Don't twist or jerk the tick; this can cause the mouth-parts to break off and remain in the skin. If this happens, remove the mouth-parts with tweezers. If you are unable to remove the mouth easily with clean tweezers, leave it alone and let the skin heal. After removing the tick, thoroughly clean the bite area and your hands with rubbing alcohol, an iodine scrub, or soap and water. Dispose of a live tick by submersing it in alcohol, placing it in a sealed bag/container, wrapping it tightly in tape, or flushing it down the toilet. Never crush a tick with your fingers. Avoid folklore remedies such as "painting" the tick with nail polish or petroleum jelly, or using heat to make the tick detach from the skin. Your goal is to remove the tick as quickly as possible--not waiting for it to detach. If you develop a rash or fever within several weeks of removing a tick, see your doctor. Be sure to tell the doctor about your recent tick bite, when the bite occurred, and where you most likely acquired the tick.

Requests should be submitted using the link below. Remember, messages should be kept as brief as possible to ensure they are legible on the sign. Requests should be made 14 days prior to the anticipated need. The County reserves the right to refuse, alter, or limit the length of time any message runs. In case of an Emergency occurrence, all messages may be cancelled.