24 Hour Public Health Information Line
(914) 813-5000
Physician's can report suspected or confirmed communicable diseases by calling:
(914) 813-5159 during regular business hours
(914) 813-5000 outside of regular business hours
The Health Department is always available to respond to public health emergencies. You can call us anytime at (914) 813-5000. We respond to public health concerns such as potential rabies exposure, foodborne illnesses, sewage, chemical or oil spills, public drinking water and bathing beach water quality and preventing the spread of infectious diseases. After hours, we will return those calls that are public health emergencies. Other calls will be responded to the next business day.
Lack of heat and water complaints are handled by the local building departments. Check this list of Westchester's municipal building departments to get the correct phone number.
If you would like to make a complaint, do not use the comment form. Instead, please call us at (914) 813-5000 to ensure a timely response. You may send comments and suggestions by e-mail.
Complaints about Care:
The Westchester County Department of Health does not regulate most healthcare agencies. Complaints should be directed to the New York State Department of Health at the contact numbers listed below:
- Adult Care and Assisted Living Centers: 1-866-893-6772
- Ambulatory Surgery Center, Dialysis, Diagnostic Treatment and Primary Care Clinics: 1-800-804-5447
- Funeral Homes/Directors – 518-402-0785
- Home Care and Hospice – 1-800-628-5972
- Hospital Patient Care – 1-800-804-5447 or www.health.ny.gov/facilities/hospital
- Laboratories – 1-800-682-6056
- Managed Care Complaints (includes commercial health plans and Medicaid managed care) 1-800-206-8125
- Nursing Home Hotline – 1-888-201-4563
- Professional Medical Conduct of Physicians – 1-800-663-6114
- NYS Office of Medicaid Inspector General
- Medicaid Fraud Hotline – 1-877-87FRAUD
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