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Health Department Advises use of Anti-flu Medications

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Feb 1, 20202 min read

Health Department Advises use of Anti-flu Medications

It is important for everyone to get a flu shot, but it does not always provide complete protection.

American Lung Association ‘State of Tobacco Control’ Report

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Jan 30, 20205 min read

American Lung Association ‘State of Tobacco Control’ Report

Lung Association calls on state officials to pass legislation prohibiting the sale of all flavored tobacco products.

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Jan 17, 20202 min read

The Institute for Human Services, Inc. Announces Annual Conference Details

BATH, NY | The Institute for Human Services, Inc. (IHS) has announced its annual nonprofit professional development conference, RECHARGE...

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Jan 7, 20201 min read

Protect Yourself this Flu Season

(Ithaca, NY – January 7, 2020) – It is flu season and Tompkins County often experiences a peak of flu illness during January and February.

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Jan 2, 20201 min read

Mid-Day Mindfulness Meditation Series at TCPL

ITHACA— In 2020, Tompkins County Public Library will once again host a Mid-Day Mindfulness Meditation series every Wednesday from 12:15 to 1

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Dec 23, 20192 min read

Ending the HIV/AIDS Epidemic 2020

(Ithaca, NY – December 23, 2019) – December is HIV Awareness Month and as 2020 approaches, it is time to reflect on the goal of ending the A

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Dec 19, 20191 min read

Learn about Emotional Freedom Technique at TCPL

ITHACA—Tompkins County Public Library is pleased to offer a workshop in Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Wednesday, January 15, 2020, from

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Dec 18, 20192 min read

Time to Make a Holiday Safety List!

(December 18,2019, NEW YORK) The holiday season is here and across the state, New Yorkers are beginning to hang their lights, decorate their

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Dec 16, 20192 min read

HEAT YOUR HOME SAFELY THIS WINTER

(December 16,2019, NEW YORK) Winter is in full swing, bringing with it freezing temperatures and snow. As New Yorkers turn on their heat th

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Dec 16, 20191 min read

Early Communication Strategies for Babies and Families, Coming to TCPL

ITHACA— Tompkins County Public Library is pleased to offer a program exploring ways caregivers can help children up to 18 months improve com

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Dec 12, 20191 min read

TCPL to Offer Four Week Series in Inner Wisdom Meditation

Tompkins County Public Library will offer a four-part series in Inner Wisdom Meditation, weekly on Thursdays, starting January 9, 2020.

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Dec 11, 20192 min read

NYSEG and RG&E Provide Customer Safety Tips to Avoid Carbon Monoxide Exposure

Companies urge customers to check CO detectors to ensure working order

Ithaca YMCA Annual Scholarship Fund Drive

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Nov 26, 20192 min read

Ithaca YMCA Annual Scholarship Fund Drive

During this holiday season, the Ithaca YMCA wants to take this opportunity to thank you for your support of our YMCA...

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Nov 26, 20193 min read

Red Cross Offers Thanksgiving Cooking and Travel Safety Tips

BUFFALO, NY, Tuesday, November 26, 2019 — As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s time to prepare the holiday feast and brush up on home fire safet

FASNY Stresses Cooking Safety for a Happy and Safe Holiday

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Nov 20, 20193 min read

FASNY Stresses Cooking Safety for a Happy and Safe Holiday

(November 20, 2019, NEW YORK) As family and friends gather for Thanksgiving Day, the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY)

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Nov 20, 20192 min read

Tompkins County Awarded Grant to Develop Age-Friendly Center of Excellence

Tompkins County, through its Office for the Aging, is one of three New York counties to be awarded grants of $100,000.

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Nov 20, 20192 min read

National Drunk Driving Report for 2019, Marked Incident Decrease Noted

BackgroundChecks.org is a free online directory and portal for accessing public records and running background checks.

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Nov 18, 20194 min read

Health and Human Services Committee Receives Task Force Report on Public Health/Mental Health Leader

The Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee has received a report from the Task Force that, for the past six months, has conducted

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Nov 13, 20191 min read

FLU VACCINATIONS AVAILABLE AT THE TOMPKINS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

(Ithaca, NY – November 13, 2019) – Now is the time to get a flu vaccination. There are many opportunities in the community for flu vaccinati

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Nov 13, 20193 min read

ALA's 'State of Lung Cancer' 2019 Report Finds NY Tied for Best 5-year Survival Rate of Lung Cancer

American Lung Association's 'State of Lung Cancer' 2019 Report Finds New York Tied for Best 5-year Survival Rate of Lung Cancer

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