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New York Department of Health, Center for Environmental Health

Richard W. Svenson
2 University Pl.
Albany, NY 12203
Phone: (800) 458-1158 (general information) or (518) 458-6706 (regulating programs)
Fax: (518) 458-6732
URL: http://www.health.state.ny.us

Mission Statement

 
The Center for Environmental Health applies scientific, medical, engineering and public health expertise to identify, understand, prevent and mitigate risks to human health from New York's living and working environments.

  • Geographic focus: New York
  • No membership
  • Other organizational activities (not directed specifically toward children): advocacy, education, regulation

    • Children's Environmental Health Activities

    		 
    The Center for Environmental Health conducts public health oversight and environmental follow-up of lead-poisoned children; collects data from blood lead laboratory reports, and sets standards for requesting environmental lead-poisoning results. The Center also regulates children's camps, bathing beaches and swimming pools and inspects day care centers and schools.
    • (800) 458-1158

    Please note: the information presented above was provided and reviewed for accuracy by New York Department of Health, Center for Environmental Health and was not verified independently by the Children's Environmental Health Network.
    Publication date: 5/5/99