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Ithaca, NY
14850
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Marcellus Shale Gas Drilling
Nov. 8, 2011
Resolution on health impact:
New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) and local health departments should be
funded to conduct baseline and ongoing studies to determine the impact of natural gas
development on community health and the effects on individual health;
Resolution on local health department involvement:
Tompkins County Board of Health requests that representatives from local
health departments be directly involved in determining procedures, processes, and funding
requirements for those aspects of gas drilling oversight that affect county health departments;
County WIC program featured
The Feb. 1 edition of the Ithaca Times includes an extensive article titled, "Nutritious Assistance: WIC program offers up plethora of services", written by Elizabeth Boze, one of Tompkins County's WIC Nutrition Educators. (Feb 3 2012)
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)
Not too Late to Get a Flu Shot
Free flu vaccine is still available at TCHD for both adults and children (while supply lasts). Call (607) 274-6616 for an appointment during regular business hours. Remember, “Everyone, Every Year”, is recommended by the CDC. (Dec 30 2011)
Pertussis vaccine now available for all persons ages 7 years and up.
Children age 7+ years and adults should receive one dose of "Tdap" which contains diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis. Check your family's immunization status! Tdap vaccine is available free at the Tompkins County Health Department. For an appointment, call (607) 274-6616. Limited supply for adults. (Jul 25 2011)
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."
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Gas Drilling: 2 new resolutions from the TC-BOH (Nov 2011)
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Frank Kruppa, Public Health Director
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February 3, 2012
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