St. Lawrence County Public Health Department

St. Lawrence County Public Health Department The St. Lawrence County Public Health Department has been serving the county since 1936 and offers a wide range of health services to the community.

Lawrence County Public Health Department has been serving the county since 1936. We offer a wide variety of health services and programs to county residents, geared toward improving both individual health and well being and that of the community. The department’s philosophy is that prevention is better than a cure, healthy families need healthy environments, safety first must be a way of life, and that people must be empowered to take care of themselves. Monday-Friday - 8 AM - 4 PM

St. Lawrence County
Public Health Department

80 State Highway 310, Suite 2
Canton, New York 13617-1476

Phone: (315) 386-2325

FAX eClinical: (315) 386-2203

FAX Main: (315) 386-2744

Public Health is beginning to plan for Humans Don't Hibernate 2026 and we need your help! Scan the QR code or go to bit....
02/19/2026

Public Health is beginning to plan for Humans Don't Hibernate 2026 and we need your help! Scan the QR code or go to bit.ly/4tfaNrP to take a quick survey.

Does your child play sports? Athletes are 60 times more likely to damage their teeth if they aren't wearing a mouthguard...
02/19/2026

Does your child play sports? Athletes are 60 times more likely to damage their teeth if they aren't wearing a mouthguard. From basketball to gymnastics—protect that investment!

02/19/2026

Thank you to the Gouverneur CSD Wildcats for having this opportunity available to everyone in the community. St. Lawrence County Public Health Department Walk With A Doc

02/18/2026

Using St. Lawrence County Public Transit is a breeze! That's another reason to love the bus.

If you have questions, they have answers! Just go to www.slcnypublictransit.com and click on FAQ at the top of the page.






St. Lawrence County Public Health Department

02/18/2026

https://www.fdrhpo.org/_files/ugd/63957f_3ecb71ad72a04ff6bd757b5a9a1f6c1f.pdf

🌟 Why the "Sticker Chart" Actually Works

It’s not just about the sticker. It’s about the brain. 🧠

Behavioral science tells us that Visual Tracking (seeing a streak of checkmarks) + Positive Reinforcement (getting a reward) is the "magic formula" for habit formation.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) lists positive reinforcement as a proven behavior guidance technique.

The Strategy: Print out a brushing calendar for the week ahead! Putting a sticker on the chart every morning and night builds a "streak" that kids don't want to break.

Meet Fluoride. Think of it as a shield for teeth. Drinking tap water with fluoride reduces tooth decay by 25% in childre...
02/17/2026

Meet Fluoride. Think of it as a shield for teeth. Drinking tap water with fluoride reduces tooth decay by 25% in children. It repairs the early stages of tooth decay before you can even see them. Community Water Fluoridation is one of the 10 great public health achievements of the 20th century.

Now is the perfect time to take charge of your well-being. My Life Check gives you a free Heart Health Score and persona...
02/17/2026

Now is the perfect time to take charge of your well-being. My Life Check gives you a free Heart Health Score and personalized tips to help you move more, eat smarter, stress less, and more. Every small step counts! Go to www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/my-life-check to get your score!

02/17/2026

NEW in the Fruit & Vegetable Prescription Program!

Past participants are eligible to join again if it has been at least 1 year since completing the program. Contact your healthcare provider for a referral to learn if you qualify for these nutrition workshops paired with up to $150 in vouchers redeemable for fresh produce.

Learn more at: bit.ly/fvrx

Thank you for subscribing to Tick Facts. Ticks are considered one of the most efficient disease carries in the world (ru...
02/15/2026

Thank you for subscribing to Tick Facts.

Ticks are considered one of the most efficient disease carries in the world (rude). These little buggers aren't actually bugs at all (also rude), but rather arachnids, just like spiders and mites. When looking for a blood meal, ticks use a behavior called questing, where they climb up grass or leaves and hold their front legs out like tiny monsters waiting for a hug. Tick nymphs are about the size of a poppy seed while the largest tick species can be about the size of a small grape when fully fed (I’m sorry you had to learn that).

Happy Valentine's Day! ❤️ Give your teeth some love today by skipping the sticky gummy candies (they get stuck in groove...
02/14/2026

Happy Valentine's Day! ❤️ Give your teeth some love today by skipping the sticky gummy candies (they get stuck in grooves!) and opting for chocolate, which washes off the teeth much easier.

Happy Valentine's Day from Public Health! Today is the perfect day to show your heart a little love. By eating right, mo...
02/14/2026

Happy Valentine's Day from Public Health! Today is the perfect day to show your heart a little love. By eating right, moving move, and stressing less, you can be heart smart. Learn more at www.heart.org.

Address

80 State Highway 310, Ste 2
Canton, NY
13617

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

(315)3862325

Website

https://linktr.ee/slcpublichealth

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