Cayuga County Health Department

02/17/2026

The Healthy Neighborhood's Program has made a positive impact on a number of our community members! Check out our very own Dr. Archer's thoughts on her home visit experience!

If you would like to schedule a FREE home safety check, call the Cayuga County Health Department at 315-253-1560 or visit www.cayugacounty.us/HNP

Have you met Dr. Cassie Archer? Dr. Archer recently participated in our Healthy Neighborhoods Program and received peace of mind that her home is safe for he...

02/16/2026

Washing your hands for at least 20 seconds at a time throughout the day can help prevent the spread of germs that make us sick!

Key times to wash your hands include:
🧼 After using the bathroom or changing a diaper
🧼 Before preparing food or eating
🧼 After handling raw meat or fish
🧼 After coughing or sneezing
🧼 After touching frequently touched items such as door handles, light switches, and TV remotes.

02/15/2026

Check out this opportunity to join our Cayuga County WIC team! Hybrid, part-time, and full-time opportunities are available.. plus, the civil service exam is WAIVED!

Learn more about and apply for this position here: https://mycivilservice.cayugacounty.us/jobopps

02/14/2026

When was the last time you tested your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms?

If it was more than a month ago, you're overdue and it's time to contact our Healthy Neighborhood's Program (HNP)!

Our HNP team completes free of cost home safety visits! Alongside our friends at Auburn NY Fire Department , we'll test and replace your smoke and CO alarms as needed.

To schedule a FREE home safety visit, call 315-253-1560 or visit www.cayugacounty.us/HNP

02/14/2026

Your heart works hard for you -show it some love today and every day! ❤

Learn more about heart health here:
https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living

02/13/2026

Thank you to everyone who came and enjoyed Guided Play Night at Play Space last night..we had so much fun with you! Our next Guided Play Night is happening Thursday, March 12th..featuring Mega Bubble Man presenting fun and movement with bubbles! 🧼

This event is FREE and open to the public. Hope to see you there! ✨

02/13/2026

Please be aware that our offices will be closed on Monday, February 16th. Our offices will reopen on Tuesday, February 17th at 8:30am.

Questions? Call 315-253-1560.

02/12/2026

Do you have an interest in improving the health of our community by providing parents, guardians, and children with nutrition benefits and education?

Take advantage of this NY HELPs Position...this means the Civil Service Requirement is WAIVED! Hybrid, part-time, and full-time opportunities are available!

Learn more about and apply for this position here: https://mycivilservice.cayugacounty.us/jobopps

02/12/2026

Please be aware of this weather closure!

Please be advised that due to weather conditions, our Cato clinic site will be closed today, February 12th. Individuals with appointments effected by this closure may call the Cayuga County WIC office at 315-253-1406.

Thank you for your understanding. Stay safe and warm! ❄

02/12/2026

Have you heard of the Yellow Dot Program?

Yellow Dot is a free program designed to help first responders provide life-saving medical attention after a crash or other emergency. A Yellow Dot in the driver’s-side rear window of your vehicle will alert first responders that vital medical information is stored in the glove compartment.

A Yellow Dot kit can also be used to alert those who respond to an emergency in your home. Simply place a Yellow Dot decal on or beside your front door and place a completed card for each occupant in a clear plastic freezer bag and place in a visible location in the freezer compartment of your refrigerator.

The Yellow Dot kit contains a two personal information cards and two Yellow Dot decals, one for your car and one for your home.
• Complete both sides of the personal information card as fully as possible, in pencil. Attach a recent photo of yourself and place it in a visible location in your car’s glove compartment.
• Complete one card for each person who regularly occupies the vehicle.
• Place the Yellow Dot decal on the rear driver’s side window to alert first responders to look in the glove compartment for your medical information.
• Update the card annually yourself or bring it to your annual medical check-up. If you sell your car, remove the Yellow Dot sticker.

Yellow Dot Kits are available via the contact listed on the flyer, as well as through Cayuga County's Healthy Neighborhoods Program(www.cayugacounty.us/HNP)

02/11/2026

Do have a background in natural sciences or environmental health? Check out this exciting opportunity to join our Environmental Health team! Plus, the Civil Service Exam is WAIVED for this position!

Learn more about and apply for this position here: https://mycivilservice.cayugacounty.us/jobopps

02/09/2026

Happening this week! Come join us at our next Guided Play Night at Play Space! This event is FREE and open to the public!

Along with open play, enjoy..
🚲An indoor "bicycle rodeo" with Joe Mushock
📕A storytime and a small activity with Jill from Seymour Library
✨Additional guided activities with Sarah Gleason