If there is anyone in imminent danger, dial 9-1-1. Additional contacts.
Les départements de la santé et de la santé mentale du comté de Tompkins se sont intégrés pour devenir Tompkins County Whole Health.
NOTRE MISSION est de construire une communauté saine et équitable dans le comté de Tompkins en s'attaquant aux causes profondes des disparités en matière de santé et en intégrant la santé mentale, physique et environnementale. (Voir la page À propos pour plus de détails).
Les deux sites, 201 East Green St. et 55 Brown Rd. sont au service de nombreux programmes 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.
Adultes
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.
Composez le 988 pour parler à un conseiller 24/7 lorsque vous ou un proche êtes en situation de crise.
Programmes communautaires
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.
Permis et conseils en matière de santé environnementale
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.
Communiqués de presse récents
National Infant Immunization Week: April 22 to April 29, 2024
(4/25/2024) Tompkins County Whole Health is calling attention to the importance of immunizations during this year’s National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW). NIIW runs from April 22–April 29, and serves as an annual reminder that following immunization schedules for children ages 2 years and younger is essential to protect young children from potentially life-threatening, but preventable, diseases.
TCWH Director of Community Health Services, Rachel Buckwalter, RN, BSN, stated, “Infants are particularly vulnerable to infectious diseases. Every dose of every vaccine is important to protect your child and others in the community. Talk to your child’s pediatrician or other healthcare professional to make sure your child is up to date on all the vaccines they need.” Buckwalter added, "The recent increase in measles cases, mostly among unvaccinated young children, illustrates the importance of staying up to date and staying on schedule with the recommended immunizations.”
Tompkins County Whole Health offers immunization clinics every Friday through the New York State funded Vaccines for Children (VFC) program. Additional information about these clinics and eligibility is in the full press release.
Newly Launched Anti-Vaping Campaign Reminds Youth to Keep Your Focus, Not Your Fix
(4/18/2024) Over the past 5 weeks, young people in Tompkins County saw hundreds of posters featuring blurred images of everyday life changed overnight to reveal focused images of youth enjoying sports, reading, classroom activities, friends, and family – activities that can be negatively impacted by vaping and nicotine use. The poster switch-out is part of the “Keep your focus, not your fix” campaign launched earlier this year to discourage vaping and share resources for those looking to quit. The message urges youth to “save their breath” for the activities they enjoy.
Use of e-cigarettes remains prevalent among Tompkins County youth. In fact, nicotine-based vapes are shown to be one of the most used substances among middle and high school students county-wide. E-cigarettes contain nicotine, a highly addictive chemical that is particularly harmful to adolescent brain development.
The anti-vaping campaign was created by Tompkins County Whole Health in partnership with Tobacco Free Zone and the Community Coalition for Healthy Youth with the goal of reducing e-cigarette use among county youth. The concept was inspired by local youth, who offered creative guidance throughout the process.
Whole Health Commissioner Frank Kruppa stated, “As our Tobacco Free Tompkins slogan has long stated, 'We cannot afford another generation of tobacco addiction.' TCWH applauds the efforts of this collaboration between TCWH, Reality Check, and the Coalition for Healthy Youth to implement this awareness campaign, developed by and for local youth.”
Additional information and statements are in the full press release.
COVID-19 Update: Conclusion of Free COVID-19 Test Kit Program in Tompkins County; Changes to COVID-19 Data Dashboard
(4/17/2024) The Tompkins County Whole Health (TCWH) free COVID-19 Test Kit Program has come to a close, as of Thursday, April 4th. Commissioner of TCWH Frank Kruppa stated, “TCWH thanks our community libraries, municipal centers and non-profits agencies for their partnership in distributing these essential resources. With their support, TCWH has distributed over 275,000 test kits to the community, free of cost, as a public safety measure.”
TCWH is also announcing a change in our COVID-19 Data Dashboard, to go into effect on Monday, April 22, 2024. Our new presentation will show the trend in positive COVID-19 tests, with data points for 7-day totals of both PCR and Antigen tests.
Additional information and important precautions are in the full press release.
Whole Health Releases 5-Year Unintentional Fatal Overdose Data
(3/19/2024) Tompkins County Whole Health (TCWH) has published data on Unintentional Fatal Overdoses (2019-2023) in order to demonstrate trends and provide relevant demographic information about those who died from drug overdose during the last five years. Medical Examiner records identify an unintentional fatal overdose as an immediate cause of death.
“Our goal is to help the community better understand the ongoing overdose crisis, potential solutions, and opportunities for more targeted interventions,” stated Whole Health Commissioner Frank Kruppa
Additional information and statements are in the full press release.
- COVID-19 Update: Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Recommended for Older Adults, Immunocompromised
- COVID-19 Update: CDC Updates Isolation Guidance for COVID-19 Infections
- Health Alert: Radon Awareness Week (January 22-26, 2024); Test Your Home, Protect Your Health
- Current press releases (2024)
- 2023 PR Archive
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Services d'urgence
NUMÉROS D'URGENCE OU DE CRISE - AIDE 24H/24 - Si vous ou quelqu'un que vous connaissez ressent le besoin de parler avec un professionnel de la santé mentale :
- En cas d'urgence vitale, composez le 911.
- Ligne nationale d'assistance téléphonique pour la prévention du suicide, COMPOSEZ LE 988 ou le 1-800-273-8255
- Service par texto en cas de crise, envoyez HOME par SMS au 741-741.
- Ligne d'assistance téléphonique d'Ithaca pour la prévention du suicide et en cas de crise, 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.
AVIS : Tompkins County Whole Health s'efforce de publier des informations exactes et fiables. Toutefois, elle ne garantit pas que les informations contenues dans ce site web sont complètes, exactes ou à jour. Le comté de Tompkins ne peut en aucun cas être tenu responsable des réclamations ou des dommages découlant directement ou indirectement des informations qui y sont présentées. Veuillez contacter le secteur du programme par téléphone ou la réceptionniste au 607-274-6600 pour plus d'informations.
