(Ithaca, N.Y., June 02, 2023) – Tompkins County Whole Health (TCWH) is alerting the community to be aware of the dangers of contracting Lyme Disease and other illnesses as a result of bites from ticks. Ticks have been reported to transmit over 7 different illnesses which can affect people of any…
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(Ithaca, N.Y., May 11, 2023) – Tompkins County Whole Health is sharing with the community information regarding the end of the Federal Emergency Declaration, on Thursday, May 11, 2023.
Government funding associated with the Federal Emergency Declaration covered many costs for insurance companies…
(Ithaca, N.Y., April 28, 2023) – Cayuga Health (CH) Sampling Site at the Shops at Ithaca Mall (40 Catherwood Rd) will close on Friday, May 5, 2023, following a multi-month review of notable decline of its use. Cayuga Health will offer testing to the public at physician offices, including walk-in…
(ITHACA, NY, April 25, 2023) — Tompkins County Whole Health (TCWH) is sharing with the community an upcoming Spring Rabies Vaccination Clinic at the Danby Fire Station (1780 Danby Rd., Ithaca) on Wednesday, May 3rd, for cats, dogs and ferrets. Pre-registration for appointments is encouraged.
New…
(ITHACA, NY, April 24, 2023) – National Infant Immunization Week is a reminder that children need vaccines right from the start. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend that children stay on track with their well-child appointments and routine…
(ITHACA, NY, March 24, 2023) – Tompkins County Whole Health’s Environmental Health division reports there have been multiple calls regarding a red fox near Newman Golf Course (10 Pier Rd. Ithaca), the Ithaca Wastewater Treatment Plant (525 3rd St., Ithaca), and in the downtown Fall Creek area.…
(Ithaca, NY – March 23, 2023) – Tompkins County Whole Health’s Environmental Health (EH) must locate dogs from two separate incidents on Tuesday, March 22, 2023. The first incident occurred around 4:00 P.M. near the intersection of Esty and Plain Streets, in downtown Ithaca. The second incident…
(Ithaca, NY – March 2, 2023) – Tompkins County Whole Health (TCWH) seeks individuals with passion for addressing issues regarding mental health, substance use and developmental disabilities to join the Tompkins County Community Services Board (CSB). The CSB has multiple vacancies and invites…
(Ithaca, N.Y., February 24, 2023) – Tompkins County Whole Health (TCWH) is sharing with the community information about our first “Family Health Community Café,” a free event for the whole family. The event will take place on Saturday, March 4th, from 10:30am – 1:30pm, in the Borg Warner Community…
(Ithaca, N.Y., February 14, 2023) – Tompkins County Whole Health (TCWH) is sharing with the community updated guidance from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) regarding mask wearing in healthcare facilities, including hospitals, nursing homes, home health care and hospice agencies, and…
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