2022 Public Health Press Release Archives

(Ithaca, N.Y., October 19, 2022) – The Tompkins County Health Department would like to thank all media outlets that published or broadcast our press release dated October 18, 2022, regarding a person who had been bitten by a skunk on N. Plain Street, Ithaca. The reports, along with the community’s…
(ITHACA, NY, October 18, 2022) – The Tompkins County Health Department urges residents to be aware of and avoid contact with wildlife after reports of two skunks approaching or following people, with two reported bites on October 18th, in the blocks between North Cayuga, Park Place, Cascadilla…
(Ithaca, N.Y., October 14, 2022) – The Tompkins County Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program is partnering with the other WIC agencies across the country to remind families of the services it provides during WIC National Enrollment Week, Monday, October 10, 2022 - Friday, October 14th, 2022.…
(Ithaca, N.Y., October 14, 2022) – The Tompkins County Health Department is alerting the community to the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases in our community, that coupled with higher hospitalization numbers, shifts the local CDC Community Level from Low to Medium. TCHD is urging caution, especially…
(Ithaca, NY, October 6) – The Tompkins County Health Department must locate a dog that bit a person on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at approximately 6:30 PM, in front of 325 NY 79/West Seneca Street, in Ithaca. The dog is described as a female, black and brown, rottweiler puppy, around 4 months old…
(Ithaca, N.Y., October 05, 2022) – The Tompkins County Health Department 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. Mammograms are the #1 way to find breast cancer early, while it is…
(Ithaca, N.Y., October 04, 2022) – The Tompkins County Health Department is alerting the community that Flu Season is officially here. Flu vaccines are now available at many locations throughout our community, including healthcare provider offices, pharmacies, and clinics. Everyone 6 months of age…
(Ithaca, NY, October 3) – The Tompkins County Health Department must locate a dog that bit a person on Thursday, September 29, 2022, between 1:30 and 2:30 PM, along a side trail leading from Upper Buttermilk Falls to La Tourelle Hotel. The dog is described as a medium black and white dog,…
Applications for this program are closed  (6/27/2023) (Ithaca, N.Y., September 27, 2022) – The Tompkins County Health Department is notifying the community about the availability of grant funds that will cover the costs related to septic system repairs or replacement. The Tompkins County Septic…
(Ithaca, N.Y., September 19, 2022) – The Tompkins County Health Department (TCHD) is announcing a 1st and 2nd dose Monkeypox Vaccine Clinic to be held this Thursday, September 22nd from 1pm-4pm at the TCHD (55 Brown Road, Ithaca). Appointments are required. Eligible individuals can register…