2020 Public Health Press Release Archives
The Tompkins County Health Department received notification of a confirmed COVID-19 death, the first of a Tompkins County resident. The individual was admitted to Cayuga Medical Center on October 6th, and passed away from complications related to the disease on October 12th. The individual was an…
The Tompkins County Board of Health (BOH) has an at-large vacancy and invites interested candidates to apply. The Board encourages individuals with diverse perspectives to apply who seek to engage in public health issues impacting our community.
The BOH is a volunteer board that serves as the…
The Tompkins County Community Services Board (CSB) has a vacancy and invites interested candidates to apply. The Board encourages individuals to apply who seek public involvement in mental health issues impacting our community.
The CSB is a volunteer board that serves as the governing body for the…
Over the past few weeks there has been an increase in COVID-19 cases in the Southern Tier region. Nearby counties to Tompkins County are seeing a dramatic rise in positive cases, with some locations breaking records since the start of the pandemic. The Tompkins County Health Department is reminding…
The Tompkins County Health Department (TCHD) announces the last drive-through rabies clinic for dogs, cats and ferrets that will be held in 2020. The clinic will be held from 10AM-3PM on Saturday, October 24, 2020, at the TCAT Bus Garage, 737 Willow Avenue, Ithaca.
TCHD Fall clinics typically…
The Tompkins County Health Department must locate a dog that bit a person at the Ithaca Dog Park. The bite occurred Saturday, September 26, 2020, around 4:00 PM.
The dog is described as a medium sized, brown and white, short haired mixed breed. It was off leash and approached a small dog that…
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, as a result of the prolonged period of hot and dry weather, Tompkins County and much of the Finger Lakes are experiencing moderate drought conditions..
“The Health Department is working closely with our public water supplies to monitor the situation. We will…
Now is the time to get a flu shot, and it is more important than ever this year during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Flu vaccines are now available at many locations throughout our community, including health care provider offices, pharmacies, and clinics. Everyone 6 months of age and over should…
The Tompkins County Health Department (TCHD) announces a fall rabies clinic for dogs, cats and ferrets. The clinic will be held from 10AM-3PM on September 19, 2020 at the TCAT Bus Garage, 737 Willow Avenue, Ithaca.
Pre-registration is required for the clinic by calling the Health Department or…
We Need Your Help to Be Successful at Stopping the Spread of COVID-19: Wear a Mask, Keep Six Feet Apart
As you return for the first week of classes, I want to welcome you back to Tompkins County. The beginning of a new academic year is always full of excitement not just for students, but our…
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