Seneca County health officials are encouraging residents to take advantage of a wide range of free and low-cost public health programs available throughout the county.
In a public outreach effort this week, the Seneca County Health Department said many residents may not realize the full scope of services offered locally, ranging from child safety programs and vaccine clinics to developmental support services and home health assessments.
“Our goal is to ensure every family has access to the tools they need to stay safe and healthy,” Seneca County Director of Public Health Scott King said in a statement.
Among the highlighted services is the county’s child passenger safety program, which offers certified car seat installation assistance and free child safety seats for income-eligible families receiving programs such as WIC, SNAP, Medicaid, or TANF benefits.
The department also continues offering free Healthy Neighborhoods home assessments aimed at reducing injuries and illness inside homes. Eligible residents may receive smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, radon test kits, asthma-reduction supplies, childproofing items, and cleaning supplies. Eligibility is based on ZIP code rather than income.
Other services include the county’s Early Intervention program for children from birth to age 3 experiencing developmental delays, as well as Vaccines for Children immunization clinics held twice monthly for uninsured children between 2 months and 18 years old.
The department is also promoting breastfeeding education classes for expectant and new mothers, along with its annual rabies vaccination clinics for dogs, cats, and ferrets. Upcoming rabies clinics are scheduled for Aug. 25 at the Waterloo Fire Department and Oct. 21 at the Seneca County Highway Department in Romulus.
County officials said residents seeking more information or appointments can contact the health department directly.
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