Press Box

What Are Tompkins County’s Health Challenges? Health Department Seeks Community Input (May 7 13)

Community feedback is being collected through a brief, five-question survey that is available online by clicking this link. Businesses, community members, non-profit agencies, schools, colleges, health care providers, and local governments are encouraged to complete the survey. Full press release » 

TCHD seeking information about a dog to rule out rabies infection (May 6 13)

The TCHD must locate a dog that bit a man at the Ithaca Dog Park at Treman Marina. The bite occurred Sunday, May 5, 2013, between 11:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.

Bolton Point Water Clinches Top Honors at Tompkins County Taste Test (May 6 13)

Over 200 people offered their opinions on the taste of water supplied by seven municipal water treatment plants within Tompkins County, with Bolton Point Water System receiving the highest number of favored votes. The annual Water Week tasting was held May 5 at the Ithaca Farmers Market. Full press release »  Water Week info »

Rabies Facts and Upcoming Clinics (Apr 29 2013)

Rabies is a fatal neurological disease that may be transmitted to humans from infected mammals. Thirteen rabies positive animals were identified in six of the county’s nine towns in 2012. There have been two confirmed rabid animals in Tompkins County during the first three months of 2013.

New York State Public Health Law requires all cats, dogs and ferrets to be vaccinated against rabies by four months of age. Failure to vaccinate may result in the loss of your pet!  Protect your pet. Protect your family.

TCHD provides FREE rabies clinics for dogs, cats and ferrets. There are 4 spring clinics scheduled, beginning May 1. Click here for more details.
 

Pre-Teens Need Vaccines 2!

TCHD provides vaccines to children and teens. Call (607) 274-6616 for info.

Tompkins County Once Again Ranked One of the Healthiest Communities in New York State Mar 20 2013

“Tompkins County has consistently ranked in the top five healthiest counties in New York State since the rankings began in 2010,” says Frank Kruppa, Public Health Director. “It’s up to schools, health care providers, community agencies, business, and local government, and each individual to work together to keep Tompkins County healthy.” Full press release »

More info on seasonal flu »

Hydrilla (Final Fluridone update: Nov 29 2012)

Fluridone (herbicide) Information

Endothall (herbicide) Information

Tompkins County Restaurant Owner's Manual (June 9, 2011)

Health Department Bulletin Board

Vaccines and Immunizations

Pre-Teens Need Vaccines 2!

TCHD provides vaccines to children and teens. Call (607) 274-6616 for info.

• 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.
 

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