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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.