Cayuga County Health Department

11/27/2025

Wishing everyone a happy, healthy, and safe holiday! 🦃🍁

Remember that small steps can make a big difference in ensuring your safety today and everyday!

11/26/2025

Make sure that a sober ride home is a part of your holiday plans. 🚗 Driving while impaired by any substance puts you and others in harm’s way. Calling a cab, a sober friend, or ride share can help ensure everyone's holiday stays bright!

11/26/2025

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

11/26/2025

Don't let foodborne illness ruin your holiday plans! Check out the link below for some tips on how to safely prepare and serve your holiday meal!

Store, thaw, handle, and cook raw turkey to prevent foodborne illness.

11/26/2025

When wind chills drop to 32°F or below, emergency shelter is available for those in need, including individuals with sanctions or over-income status.

Stay safe and help spread the word. 💙❄️

11/25/2025

Get where you're going in one piece this Thanksgiving — ALWAYS buckle up. ✅

11/25/2025

Keep your family and your feast safe from fires this holiday! Never leave cooking food unattended, keep kids and pets away from hot surfaces, and test your smoke alarms before the big day.

Learn more about staying safe on Thanksgiving here: https://www.nfpa.org/Education-and-Research/Home-Fire-Safety/Thanksgiving

11/24/2025

Thinking about prepping for the upcoming holiday? Make sure you're prepared for a food safe day!

Remember that unthawing a frozen turkey improperly can cause sickness! Never thaw a turkey by leaving it outside of the fridge. Learn more here: https://www.cdc.gov/food-safety/foods/holiday-turkey.htm

11/24/2025

A friendly reminder that our offices will be closed this Thursday and Friday. Our offices will reopen on Monday, December 1st at 8:30am.

Questions? Call 315-253-1560.

11/23/2025

The holiday season can be difficult to navigate if you're suffering the loss of a loved one or are feeling depressed or lonely. Text 988 visit 988lifeline.org for free, confidential mental health support.

11/22/2025

Exciting news! There's an opportunity to join our Community Health Services Team as a Public Health Assistant!

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