Health

ITHACA — Legislators appointed and welcomed Jennie Sutcliffe to her new position as the Commissioner of Whole Health at Tuesday’s Tompkins County Legislature meeting, effective July 7. …

The Cortland County Office for Aging/NY Connects and Cortland County Department of Social Services’ Adult Services co-hosted a presentation to increase awareness of elder abuse. The event …

The Tompkins County Legislature approved up to $50 million in funding for the development of the Center of Government (COG). The funding is expected to be a combination of cash, debt and potential …

In a showing of support for behavioral health initiatives, the Guthrie Clinic has awarded $8,000 in community benefit grants to two local nonprofits working to transform lives across the region. …

The Cortland County Health Department is hosting a free rabies vaccination clinic from 6 to 8 p.m. July 23 at the Cortland County Office Building Gymnasium, 60 Central Ave., Cortland. The county …

YMCA hosts memorial run for late firefighter

CORTLAND — The Cortland YMCA will be hosting the Viking 5K in honor of late fire department captain Michael “Buzzy” Andersen for the second year in a row. The YMCA and …

New York Governor Kathy Hochul Monday released new data showing the massive impact the GOP’s “Big Ugly” Reconciliation Bill would have on New York families. The latest bill …

The Cayuga County Health Department is hosting a free Environmental Protection Agency Lead Abatement Worker training course from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 16 and 17. The course lasts two days, …

St. Baldrick’s a tradition for 11-year-old cancer survivor

Alayah Green will once again shave Roxanne Davis’s head on Sunday. It’s become a tradition. Alayah, an 11-year-old cancer survivor from Auburn, will take the shaver to Davis’ …

Mark April 26 on the calendar if you have old or unused medication to get rid of — that’s the date of the next Cortland County Drug Takeback, Cortland County Sheriff Mark Helms has …

Measles cases are on the rise across the nation, and could be just a flight away from the greater Cortland Area, Tompkins County Whole Health announced this week. While there are no current …

ITHACA — Gastroenterology Associates of Ithaca will now perform all endoscopic procedures at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center or at Guthrie Ithaca City Harbor, as part of a new partnership with …

The Seven Valleys Health Coalition will host the annual Cortland Counts Community Forum 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 21 at SUNY Cortland’s Corey Union function room. Presenters, local agencies, …

A free presentation Thursday will outline how people with dementia might use behavior to communicate needs and emotions, rather than words. The seminar will also discuss how dementia changes a …

The importance of prevention

March 17 to 23 is National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week organized by the National Institute on Drug Abuse and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Every year in March, National …

A specialist in helping children become more resilience and improving their well-being will speak March 20 at a seminar in Homer. Tammy Goddard of the Devereux Center for Resilient Children to …

Cortland County will offer a free rabies vaccination clinic March 26 in the gymnasium of the Cortland County Office Building. The event will be 6 to 8 p.m. at 60 Central Ave., Cortland. …

Understanding colorectal cancer is an important part of staying healthy. It can affect anyone, but knowing your specific risk factors can help. A risk factor is anything that may boost …

The 2025 Cortland Counts Community Forum will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m on March 21. The forum will discuss key health and wellness priorities in Cortland County, and will take place at SUNY Cortland …

Guthrie has begun a federally required Community Health Needs Assessment and needs your help in shaping the care you get. The Sayre, Pennsylvania-based health group that operated Guthrie …

‘Who’s going to help?’

So long as TLC Emergency Medical Services has two ambulances in the barn, it will respond to calls of people who might need help up a flight of steps, or getting out of a car, its division manager …

Leaders pucker up to a calf to ease food insecurity

A calf at Fouts Farm in Cortlandville was so cute and sweet that a school principal and the county sheriff couldn’t help themselves from making a move. Fouts Farm hosted its first …

Tompkins County Whole Health is reminding the community to stay up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations ahead of an expected spike in cases, especially for people 65 and older, and people who are immune …

Avian flu has been confirmed in Madison County, that county’s health department reports. The positive case of avian flu, also known as H5N1, was found in a backyard poultry flock that …

Backpacks available for people with dementia and caregivers

There are free resources available for your loved one with dementia, whether they need practical items or day-to-day entertainment. Bags of items for people with dementia and their caregivers …

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