Obtaining SPARCS Data

Any questions regarding SPARCS data collection should be directed to:

SPARCS Administrative Unit
Bureau of Biometrics and Health Statistics
New York State Department of Health
800 North Pearl Street
Albany NY 12204		 Phone:  (518) 473-8144
Fax:  (518) 486-3518
E-mail:  sparcs@health.state.ny.us

Any specialized requests for SPARCS data should be directed to:

Bureau of Biometrics and Health Statistics
New York State Department of Health
800 North Pearl Street
Albany NY 12204
 Phone:  (518) 474-3189
Fax:  (518) 402-1193
E-mail:  bio-info@health.state.ny.us

When specialized requests are approved for production, a cost estimate is provided based on the availability of existing reports and the cost of analysis, programming, and computer time.

  • Request Identifying Data
    Identifying Data Overview and Instructions, Data Protection Review Board (DPRB) Board Members, DPRB Meeting Schedule, and Identifying Data Request Form

  • Request Non-Identifying Data
    Overview, Application Process, and Detailed Instructions for Application Form