What is Health Planning & Education?
The Health Planning & Education Division, within the Public Health Information Office,  was created in 1997 to coordinate the Dutchess County Department of Health's educational programs and implement ongoing needs assessments through:  Planning, Evaluation, Promotion, Prevention, and Education.

Our Mission …
To promote healthy lifestyles for Dutchess County residents through  comprehensive strategic Public Health Planning, Prevention, Education, and the coordination of delivery of local public health services.

Our Vision …
We strive to make Dutchess County residents the healthiest people in New York State through a commitment to education, innovation, research, leadership, and to health promotion.

What We Offer ...
Currently, the Department offers inforation on a variety of educational topics, such as: 

• Emergency Preparedness
• Tickborne Diseases
• Nutrition and Physical Activity
• Obesity Prevention
• Drowning Prevention
• Food Safety Training
• Lead Prevention
• Handwashing
• HIV/AIDS/STDs Diabetes
• Dental

For more information, contact the Health Planning & Education Division at (845) 486-3421, or click here to email us.