The SNHD Environmental Health Services unit holds offices at both the Lionel
R. John Health Center and the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation Health Center.
This units focuses on upholding environmental standards on all Seneca Nation
property.
Environmental Health Services is made up of three major components:
Environmental Health, Facilities Management and Community Services.
Environmental Health:
Our goal is to strive to protect the health and safety of, and to prevent
disease among the Seneca people through the development and implementation
of a comprehensive environmental health program. We investigate
environmental related diseases, perform community water testing, conduct
radon testing, provide health inspections of food vendors registered at
special events, assist with rabies control and implement public awareness
programs regarding environmental health topics.
Community Services:
We work to address public health and safety problems within our Seneca
communities by carrying out many forms of investigations. Our unit deals
with dog bites cases, environmental related diseases, infection control,
indoor air quality, community injury prevention, rabies and Lyme disease
assessments. We plan and implement jointly with the health centers and other
community service providers to organize environmental assessments, community
screenings and prevention education programs that identify the needs of our
communities.
Facilities Management:
This part of the Environmental Health Services unit physically
maintains the Seneca Nation Health Department facilities according to JCAHO
and Safety Management standards as well as adhering to life Safety Codes,
Fire Protection and American Disabilities Act requirements. We provide or
coordinate building maintenance, improvements and repairs along with
monitoring and maintaining subcontracts for housekeeping services. This unit
participates in safety committees, job injury prevention efforts, building
inspections, energy conservation plans and also conducts emergency planning
drills.
If you have any environmental concerns our questions regarding our services,
please give us a call at Cattaraugus : (716) 532-5582 or Allegany: (716)
945-5894 we will be happy to help.
