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55 Brown Road
Ithaca, NY
14850
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Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
Total Reported Cases of Pertussis in Tompkins County
This year as of 5/11/2012: 65
Pertussis Factsheet
Parapertussis Factsheet
"Whooping" Sound: Click to hear what the "Whoop" sounds like.
Marcellus Shale Gas Drilling
• Resolution on local health department involvement
Nov. 8, 2011
Rabid Fox from Buttermilk Falls State Park
On May 15, 2012, a red fox from Buttermilk Falls State Park was determined to be rabid by the New York State Rabies Laboratory.
If you or your pets have had any contact with a fox in this area on or prior to May 11, 2012, please contact the TCHD Environmental Health Division at 607-274-6688 immediately to discuss possible exposure to rabies. Press release »
Tompkins County Ranked One of the Healthiest Communities in New York State (Apr 3 2012)
In county health rankings released today, Tompkins County was ranked the second healthiest county in New York State. The rankings use a standard way to measure how healthy people are and how long they live. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin released the health rankings for most counties in the United States.
“The County Health Rankings help everyone see that much of what influences our health happens outside of the doctor’s office and where we live matters to our health,” said Frank Kruppa, Public Health Director. Full press release »
Onsite Sewage Treatment System Program Changes for 2012
Effective Jan. 1, 2012, a permit from the Environmental Health Div. will be required when replacing a septic tank. A septic tank replacement application will have to be completed and submitted to the Division along with the permit fee. More info and applications ›› (Jan 5 2012)
Tompkins County Restaurant Owner's Manual Now Available (June 9, 2011)
Health Department Bulletin Board
Vaccines and Immunizations
Seasonal flu vaccine is still available at TCHD by appointment during regular business hours.
Call 607-274-6616.
Pre-Teens Need Vaccines 2!
Vaccines for Pre-Teens are Free at TCHD!
- Healthy Neighborhoods Program
- Marcellus Shale gas drilling: Read TCBOH resolution and EH-Div comments to NYSDEC regarding the dSGEIS.
The Tompkins County Health Department provides numerous programs and services for Tompkins County
residents. Browse this site to discover the full array of services
available.
Our Mission: "Promote, preserve, and improve the health of Tompkins County consistent with Public Health Law."
NOTICE:
The Tompkins County Health Department makes every
effort to post accurate and reliable information. However, it
does not guarantee or warrant that the information on this website
is complete, accurate, or up-to-date. Tompkins County shall
not be liable under any circumstances for any claims or damages
arising directly or indirectly from information presented therein.
Please contact the program area by phone or the receptionist
at 274-6600 for more information.
Clinic Services
Rabies Vaccinations for pets
Spring 2012 Vaccination Clinics
Special Topics
Gas Drilling resolutions from the TC-BOH (Nov 2011)
Temporary Food Service Permit Application
Community Programs
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Frank Kruppa, Public Health Director
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May 16, 2012
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