If anyone is in imminent danger, dial 9-1-1. Additional contacts.
Los Departamentos de Salud y de Salud Mental del CONDADO DE TOMPKINS se han integrado para convertirse en el Departamento Tompkins County Whole Health.
NUESTRA MISIÓN es construir una comunidad saludable y equitativa en el Condado de Tompkins abordando las causas fundamentales de las disparidades de salud e integrando la salud mental, física y ambiental. (Consulte la página Acerca de para obtener más detalles).
Ambas ubicaciones, 201 East Green St. y 55 Brown Rd., atienden a clientes de muchos programas de Whole Health.
Families, Children & Youth
RAISING a family takes a village. TCWH services support the care of children, youth, and their families. Programs provide care and support before, during and after pregnancy, and for children in their growth and development, including immunizations, nutrition education and breastfeeding support, mental health services, speech therapy, and physical therapy.
Adultos
Mental health is integral to well-being. TCWH provides mental health services for adults, including counseling, medication assisted therapy or management, and group programs. On-site clinics provide immunizations for uninsured and underinsured adults.
Llame al 988 para hablar con un asesor 24/7 siempre que usted o un ser querido estén atravesando una crisis.
Programas de la comunidad
Whole Health supports a healthy community for all Tompkins County residents. Our programs bring prevention measures to homes and public places through education and policy. Community health workers go directly to residents and community groups to provide on-going connection and support.
Permisos y orientación de Salud Ambiental.
ENVIRONMENTAL Health supports overall community wellness and public safety. The Environmental Health team -inspects and issues operating permits for all food served to the public, public pools and summer camps, public water supplies and residential septic systems, clean indoor air, and tobacco retailers to prevent underage sales. They are on call 24/7, responding to emergency needs such as exposure to rabies or other environmental hazards.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)
TOMPKINS County Whole Health embraces the County’s vision for continued education and implementation of DEIB initiatives to advance health equity. Our Community Health Improvement Plan identifies health disparities and opportunities to inform programs and services.
Comunicados de prensa recientes
COVID-19 Update: COVID-19 Vaccines Updated for 2024-2025 Respiratory Illness Season; Contact Pharmacies for Appointments
(9/12/2024) The FDA has recently approved updated COVID-19 Vaccines for the respiratory illness season (now through May). The vaccines are now available, with pharmacies acting as the primary provider of the vaccine. The Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech, and Novavax vaccines offer updated protection against the currently circulating variants of the COVID-19 virus.
Everyone 6 months of age and older is eligible to receive the updated vaccine, as long as it has been at least 2 months since their last COVID-19 vaccination. If you have not yet received a COVID-19 vaccine, now is the time to do so.
Contact your primary care provider or schedule with a local pharmacy to receive your vaccine. You can also use the Vaccine Finder to find a location near you. Those eligible for vaccination through the NYS Vaccines for Children/Vaccines for Adult Programs can call our office at 607-274-6604 to schedule an appointment at our on-site vaccination clinics. If you need assistance in scheduling an appointment, dial 211 (1-877-211-8667) to for the 211 Tompkins/Cortland helpline.
Get more information and links in the full press release.
Tompkins County Whole Health Releases “COVID-19 Community Resilience Mural” Video, Shares Launch Event Highlights
(9/6/2024) To commemorate the conclusion of National Immunization Awareness Month, on August 29, TCWH hosted a gathering at the “COVID-19 Community Resilience Mural”, located along the Albany St. side of the Human Services Annex building at 214 W. MLK Jr./State St., Ithaca. The event offered an opportunity for community partners to reflect on their partnership and efforts during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A video documenting the process of the mural was launched during this event. This video, created by Shira Evergreen of Uplifted Ithaca, incorporates visuals of the mural’s development along with interviews of the partners involved in the mural design and development.
“This mural illustrates all that we have overcome together as a community. We wanted to memorialize the lives that our community lost during the pandemic,” said Whole Health Commissioner Frank Kruppa.
Learn more in the full press release.
Tompkins County Whole Health Announces Opportunity to Serve on Board of Health
(9/4/2024) The Tompkins County Board of Health (BOH) has an at-large vacancy and invites interested candidates to apply. The Board encourages applications from individuals with diverse perspectives who seek to engage in public health issues impacting our community. The BOH is a volunteer board that serves as the governing body for the local health department.
Applicants must be 18 years of age, a resident of Tompkins County, and a U.S. citizen. The Board meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month, at noon for approximately one and a half hours at Whole Health’s office building at 55 Brown Road, Ithaca.
Under New York State Public Health Law, the BOH enacts regulations related to the preservation of life and health and confirms the violation of orders and regulations. The Board also oversees the department budget and approves department policy and procedures.
For more information about the BOH and how to apply, please see the full press release.
Health Alert: Mpox Cases on Rise, Vaccination Recommended for Those at Risk
(8/26/2024) Tompkins County Whole Health (TCWH) is alerting the community to a rise in mpox cases, including a newly identified strain. On August 14, 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global public health emergency regarding a new outbreak of mpox, originating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). With international travel to our region increasing during this time of the year, it is essential that we take a proactive stance at preventing mpox cases in Tompkins County.
For more information about mpox vaccination, transmission, symptoms, and steps to reduce risk, please refer to the full press release.
National Immunization Awareness Month; Back-to-School Routine Immunization Reminders
(8/8/2024) Tompkins County Whole Health (TCWH) is joining the nation in celebrating National Immunization Awareness Month this August. This is an annual opportunity for the public health community to encourage everyone to stay up to date on routine immunizations. Immunization is particularly important for infants, school-aged children, people who are pregnant, who are immunocompromised, and who are over the age of 65.
For more information about vaccination schedules and back-to-school requirements please refer to the full press release.
- International Drug Overdose Awareness Week: August 28–September 3
- Health Alert: What To Do When You Find a Bat in Your Home
- Health Alert: Check for Ticks, Prevent Lyme Disease & Other Tick-Borne Illnesses
- Anti-Vaping Campaign Reminds Youth to Keep Your Focus, Not Your Fix
- Whole Health Releases 5-Year Unintentional Fatal Overdose Data
- Current press releases (2024)
- 2023 PR Archive
Click here to see additional job opportunities at Whole Health.
Servicios de emergencia
CONTACTOS DE EMERGENCIA Y PARA SITUACIONES DE CRISIS PARA RECIBIR AYUDA LAS 24 HORAS si usted o alguien que conoce siente la necesidad de hablar con un profesional de la salud mental:
- En el caso de emergencias que pongan en peligro la vida, marque 911
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, DIAL 988 (1-800-273-8255)
- Crisis Text Line, envíe un mensaje de texto con la palabra HOME a 741-741.
- Ithaca’s Suicide Prevention and Crisis Service hotline, 1-607-272-1616.
- Veterans Crisis Line, for Veterans and their loved ones, DIAL 9-8-8 then Press 1, or text 838255.
Visit veteranscrisisline.net for online chat and more.
AVISO: El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Tompkins se esfuerza por publicar información precisa y fiable. Sin embargo, no garantiza ni asegura que la información de este sitio web esté completa, sea precisa o se encuentre actualizada. El condado de Tompkins no será responsable en ningún caso de los reclamos o los daños que deriven directa o indirectamente de la información presentada en él. Para más información, póngase en contacto con el área a cargo de los programas por teléfono o comuníquese con la recepcionista al número 607-274-6600.
