Cayuga County WIC

11/14/2025

WIC is the place to go for breastfeeding education and support. Breastfeeding parents get enhanced food packages, personalized nutrition education, and help from experienced peers. For more information on breastfeeding support, visit https://www.cayugacounty.us/1459/Breastfeeding-Support.

WIC es el lugar para educación y apoyo de lactancia. Los padres que amamantan obtienen paquetes de alimentos mejorados, consejos nutricionales personalizados y ayuda de compañeros experimentados. Llame a la línea directa Growing Up Healthy 1-800-522-5006 para más datos. Para obtener más información sobre el apoyo a la lactancia materna, visite https://www.cayugacounty.us/1459/Breastfeeding-Support.

11/13/2025

At WIC, we know that motherhood can be tough, that is why we want you to know that it's ok to talk with someone.

Cayuga County Mental Health offers a walk-in clinic Monday through Friday from 8:30am-3:30pm. For more information, visit https://www.cayugacounty.us/589/Mental-Health.

Call the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-852-6262 for FREE, confidential, 24/7 support.

Call, text, or chat with 988 skilled counselors 24/7. Now available in Spanish and ASL. Know what to expect when you reach out by visiting https://988lifeline.org/get-help/what-to-expect/.

11/12/2025

Are you signed up for Hyper Reach notifications?

This system is utilized to communicate local emergency situations such as boil water advisories, missing persons, and more!

Sign up for notifications here: www.hyper-reach.com/cayugasignup.html

11/12/2025

RECALL ALERT

Please be aware that ALL ByHeart infant formula products have been recalled.
Do not use any ByHeart infant formula. This includes formula sold in cans and single serve packets. Wash items and surfaces that may have touched the formula using hot soapy water or a dishwasher.

Learn more about what you should do here: https://www.cdc.gov/botulism/outbreaks-investigations/infant-formula-nov-2025/index.html

View the most recent updates about this recall from the FDA here: https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-infant-botulism-infant-formula-november-2025?fbclid=IwY2xjawOBddpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF4UE13NHk0N3dna2dMenQ1c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHk6-jBWiXh3izZYR6eWKudNgIc1LwXYaVglXxA_Gz5w5l-yKX-lFFJupJuhA_aem_4qOJvMiKcUd4VG6Kj9GEfw

11/12/2025

RECALL UPDATE: All ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products have been recalled. This includes all unexpired lots of formula cans and single-serve “anywhere” sticks. https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-infant-botulism-infant-formula-november-2025

11/10/2025

If you have Medicaid, you may be eligible for the new 1115 Medicaid Waiver; a program that can connect eligible participants with services that help with housing, food/nutrition and transportation.

If you live in Cayuga County and receive Medicaid, sign up today to be screened for eligibility. *Certain health and social risk criteria must be met.

Sign-Up and we will call you for your eligibility screening: https://forms.office.com/r/72Q7qeGzCF

11/10/2025

Getting vaccinated against the flu and other common viruses can help make sure that illness doesn't get in the way of your holiday plans.

Talk to your healthcare provider today about what vaccines are right for you and your family.

11/10/2025

Exciting news! Cayuga County Health Department's Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program is hosting a FREE Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Lead Safe Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Course.

Space is limited and registration is required. Call 315-253-1560 today to secure your spot!

11/09/2025

Winter weather is on its way! ❄ Remember that puffy jackets can cause seatbelts to not work properly in the event of a crash. A blanket over the seatbelt is a safe alternative to a coat while providing the same warmth and comfort!

11/08/2025

You do it all, every day—but you don’t have to do it alone! Cayuga County WIC is here for dads, too. WIC provides healthy food, nutrition education, and referrals to other services for kids under five.

To see if WIC can help, visit WICHelpNY.org or call our office at 315-253-1406.

11/07/2025

An amazing opportunity to receive a potentially lifesaving health screening! No insurance...no problem! Next date is Tuesday, November 18th.

We’re driving breast health forward—one screening at a time.

Regular mammograms are one of the best ways to detect breast cancer early, when it’s most treatable. At Finger Lakes Community Health, we’re committed to making screenings easier and more accessible, including through mobile mammography partnerships across our region.

11/07/2025

A friendly reminder that our office will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th. Our offices will reopen Wednesday, November 12th.