Tompkins County Whole Health
@TCWholeHealth
Tompkins County Whole Health provides public health and mental health programs and services for Tompkins County residents. (607) 274-6600 or (607) 274-6200.
A Heat Advisory is in effect for Tompkins County today (Thursday, July 24th) until to 8pm. 🥵Stay safe during hot weather: tompkinscountyny.gov/All-Department…
Unfortunately, high heat and humidity returns to the area today. A Heat Advisory is in effect for the Southern Tier, Finger Lakes region and the Mohawk Valley from 11am to 8pm. A cold front Friday brings scattered showers and storms with periods of heavy rain.
🦷🪥TCWH's Medical Director Dr. William Klepack spoke with WHCU Radio about the health benefits of flouride on today's episode of "Ithaca's Morning News" with Joe Salzone.🦷🪥607newsnow.com/podcasts/dr-wi…
🦟🕷️Insect repellent can help to reduce the risk of bites from disease carriers such as ticks and mosquitos. But which kind is right for you and your family? 🦟🕷️ Use the @EPA's search tool to find the certified product that meets your needs: epa.gov/insect-repelle…
Mosquitoes can be more than a pest -- they can spread Eastern Equine Encephalitis, West Nile Virus and other disease. Learn about mosquito-borne disease and how to protect yourself. health.ny.gov/diseases/west_…
Stay safe during extreme heat by knowing the signs and ways to respond to heat exhaustion and heat stroke: 🌡️ Move to a cooler area. 🥤 When working in the heat, drink 24-32 oz of water per hour. 👕 Wear light clothing & sunscreen. 🚑 Call 9-1-1 for emergency medical care.
🥵Heat Advisory is in effect for Tompkins County today, Wednesday 7/16, from 11am - 8pm. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 911.
THE ABC's OF TICK BITE PREVENTION A: Avoid ticks: Ticks live in tall grass, bushy thick wooded areas, in leaf piles and along stone walls. B: Bug spray: use insect repellent that contains 20%-30% DEET C: Check yourself, children and pets D: Dress to repel tompkinscountyny.gov/All-Department…
🚨 Tompkins County is under a Tornado Warning until 2:15 PM—Take Action 🚨 ▶️ If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter. ▶️ Go to the basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of the building. Stay away from windows.
[1:50 PM EDT 7/3/25] Radar is depicting multiple supercells in the southern Finger Lakes region, with multiple Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in effect, and a TORNADO WARNING in effect for Tompkins County. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is valid until 10 PM EDT.
Wishing everyone a happy, healthy 4th of July! Our offices at 55 Brown Rd (Town of Ithaca) and 201 E. Green St (City of Ithaca) will be closed on Friday, 7/4, for the holiday. Our answering services remain available, 24/7. Public Health: 607-274-6600 Mental Health: 607-274-6200
