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TCEH Seeks Information About a Dog Bite at Taughannock State Park TCWH EH must locate a dog that bit a person on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at approximately 10:30AM, in the North Point area of Taughannock State Park (1740 Taughannock Blvd, Trumansburg). The person was bit as they assisted in capturing a dog that had escaped the dog’s sitter.
Breast Cancer Screening & Early Detection Saves Lives Tompkins County Whole Health (TCWH) is sharing with the community about low or no-cost breast cancer screenings available in Tompkins County this month as part of Breast Cancer Awareness month.
LEAD POISONING PREVENTION WEEK: OCTOBER 20 - OCTOBER 26, 2024 For this year’s National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW), Tompkins County Whole Health (TCWH) invites the community to join us for an educational event in partnership with Eco-Testing and the Ithaca ReUse Center. The event will take place on Tuesday, October 22, from 2:30 pm-5:00 pm at the ReUse Center’s downtown location (214 Elmira Road, Ithaca). This event is free and open to the public.
Climate Adaptation and Resiliency
Temporary Assistance
Emergency Assistance
Health Alert: Local Rise in Whooping Cough & Walking Pneumonia Cases (11/6/2024) Tompkins County Whole Health (TCWH) is alerting the community to a recent increase in the number of people becoming ill from two different bacterial respiratory illnesses: Pertussis (commonly known as Whooping Cough), and M. pneumoniae (commonly known as Walking Pneumonia).
County Roads
Highway Department The mission of the Highway Department is to provide highway and bridge construction, maintenance, and emergency services safely, effectively, and efficiently for our local and traveling public customers, while promoting self-esteem and growth as individuals.
TCWH Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of the C.A.R.E. Team (11/4/2024) In August 2023, the C.A.R.E. Team (Crisis Alternative Response and Engagement), a co-response partnership between Tompkins County Whole Health (TCWH) and the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office, was launched as an effort to divert community members from the criminal justice system in response to crisis calls.
Health Alert: TCEH Seeks Info About a Dog Bite (11/12/2024) Tompkins County Whole Health’s Environmental Health Division (EH) must locate a dog that bit a person on Monday, November 11, 2024, at approximately 3:15 PM, near the UPS Store at 407 College Avenue, Ithaca. The person was bit on their hand and ankle when they retrieved a glove they had dropped. EH seeks to verify the biting dog’s vaccination status.
Health Alert: E. coli Outbreak Linked to Organic Carrots (11/19/2024) Tompkins County Whole Health (TCWH) is alerting the community to a recall on multiple sizes and brands of organic whole and baby carrots which were sold at grocery stores in our region (including Wegmans, Trader Joe’s, Tops and GreenStar Food Co-op). The carrots have been linked to an outbreak of E. coli from bagged organic whole and baby carrots from a single supplier.
Drinking Water
Community Health Services
Immunization & Vaccines
Food Assistance (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
Financial and Emergency Assistance
Disability Services
Job Seeker Services
Employer Services
Youth Employment (Ages 14-24)
County Road Projects
County Bridges
Health Alert: Say “Boo” to the Flu! Early Fall Vaccination Recommendat Tompkins County Whole Health (TCWH) is alerting the community of the importance of prioritizing flu (influenza) vaccinations in early fall and invites the community to join us in saying “BOO to the FLU!” this year.
Local Mental Health Resources
Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS) Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS) is a comprehensive recovery-oriented program for adults with severe and persistent mental illness.
Mental Health Services
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
Moms PLUS+
Oral Health
Procedure for Obtaining a Permit to Construct an OWTS
CAPS Evaluations and In Home Fall Safety Assessments
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
Foster Care Recruitment & Retention, Adoption and Post-Finalization Se
Youth and Family Services
Child Care Assistance Program
Healthy Neighborhoods Program
Health Insurance Information, Counseling, and Assistance Program
Medicaid
Emergency Preparedness
Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Fair Housing
Fire & EMS For Fire & EMS Training Schedule, please visit:
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Children with Special Care Needs (CSCN)
District Attorney The Tompkins County District Attorney’s Office is responsible for the promotion of public safety through the prosecution of criminal offenses defined under State law, committed within Tompkins County.
Temporary Food Permit
Water Resources
Whole Health Our mission is to build a healthy, equitable community in Tompkins County by addressing the root causes of health disparities and integrating mental, physical and environmental health.
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
Find a Job
Construction and Hauling Permits
Housing
911 Emergency Communications Center
Employment Opportunities Find the right career for you and be invited to apply for jobs based on your interest and experience
Transportation
Sheriff's Office Stay informed about the Tompkins County Sheriff's Office and its commitment to community safety! Discover resources, crime prevention tips, and services designed to keep our community secure.
Assessment This office was consolidated in 1970 to provide the highest possible service at the lowest possible cost to the residents of Tompkins County. Our office is dedicated to ensuring that all properties are assessed at a uniform percentage of market value.
Youth Services The Tompkins County Youth Services Department invests time, resources and funding in communities to enable all youth to thrive in school, work and life.
Soil and Water Conservation District The Tompkins County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is one of 58 Soil and Water Conservation District's located across New York State.
Public Health Preparedness

News and Highlights

BE PREPARED FOR ARCTIC BLAST EARLY NEXT WEEK

Published on January 17, 2025

Well Below Zero Wind Chills Expected with Single Digit High Temperatures Possible

Forecasters say a blast of frigid Arctic air will likely hit our region early next week, with the coldest day on Tuesday. In addition, some wind will help send the ‘feels-like’ temperatures plunging to well below zero. Take necessary precautions to protect against frostbite and hypothermia when outdoors.

Blue Envelope Program

Published on January 16, 2025

Tompkins County Sheriff Derek R. Osborne has announced the adoption of the Blue Envelope Program, a safety initiative aimed at supporting drivers with autism.

TC Social Services Commissioner Announces Retirement in Summer 2025

Published on January 15, 2025

The Commissioner of Tompkins County Department of Social Services (DSS), Kit Kephart, has announced that she will retire in July of this year, after nearly eight years of dedicated service in that role and 25 years with the Department.

The County will launch a nationwide search for the next Social Services Commissioner and the vacancy will be listed on the County’s Human Resources website.

Health Alert: Flu Prevalent in Tompkins County; Sharing Updated Data

Published on January 10, 2025

At the beginning of December, flu cases reported in Tompkins County were low, with only 6 cases reported during the week of Dec. 7, 2024. Cases increased to 33 the following week, increasing further to 70 new positive cases during the week of Dec. 21st. An additional 71 new positive cases of flu were reported during the week of Dec. 28th, and 76 new cases were reported last week (Jan. 4, 2025).

Highlights Of The 1/7/25 Meeting Of The Tompkins County Legislature

Published on January 09, 2025

Appointment of Legislative Chair, Vice Chair for 2025
The Tompkins County Charter calls for the annual review & election of the Legislative Chair. Veronica Pillar (D-Ithaca) nominated Dan Klein (D-Danby) for re-appointment; seconded by Randy Brown (R-Newfield); the motion was unanimously adopted. Greg Mezey (D-Dryden) was nominated to serve as Vice Chair; this motion was also unanimously adopted.

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