Cayuga County Health Department

01/03/2026

Don't forget!! If you're Looking to learn more about local resources available for your little ones, this is the perfect opportunity! Come join us at our Preschool Resource Night at Play Space!

Area school districts, UPK/3PK and other childhood programming options as well as a number of local program agencies will be available to share information with your family! Perfect timing to learn more before UPK registration opens for next year!

Plus..
⭐Open Play
⭐Guided Activities
⭐Snacks

This event is FREE and open to the public!

01/02/2026

Flu cases are on the rise, but it’s not too late to protect yourself and those around you💉

Getting vaccinated now can still help prevent serious illness and slow the spread. Find vaccination sites near you by visiting www.vaccines.gov

01/02/2026

Parents, caregivers, and those interested in special education: check out these opportunities for learning and connecting with others happening this month!

01/01/2026

New York State requires doctors to test all children with a blood lead test at age 1 year and again at age 2 years. A blood test is the only way to know if your child has been exposed. The lower the test result, the better.

Lead exposure can cause serious health problems, especially in young children. It can harm a child’s growth, behavior, and ability to learn.

Visit www.cayugacounty.us/NHFL for more information and be sure to have your child tested.

12/31/2025

Please be aware that our offices will be closed tomorrow, January 1st. Our offices will reopen Friday, January 2nd, at 8:30am.

12/30/2025

🚨 RECALL 🚨Town Food Service Equipment Co., Inc. of Brooklyn, NY is recalling aluminum saucepans, because it has the potential to be contaminated with lead (Pb) which may leach into food.

The saucepans being recalled were distributed in many states, including New York, through its network of authorized food service equipment dealers, which include retailers, between January 1, 2023 and November 30, 2025.

Lead is toxic to humans and can affect people of any age or health status, and there is no known safe level of exposure to lead. Even low levels of lead exposure can cause serious health problems, particularly in children and fetuses.

Click on the below website for more information on this recall.

Town Food Service Equipment Co., Inc. of Brooklyn, NY is recalling aluminum saucepans, because it has the potential to be contaminated with lead (Pb) which may leach into food. Lead is toxic to humans and can affect people of any age or health status, and there is no known safe level of exposure to

12/30/2025

Use caution if you need to travel today as heavy lake effect snow and high winds are predicted in parts of Cayuga County and across New York State.❄️

12/29/2025

It's critical to prepare for winter driving so you can act confidently if the road suddenly becomes hazardous. 🧊⤵️

12/29/2025

Please be aware of predicted winter weather conditions and plan ahead to ensure your safety. Refer to the US National Weather Service Binghamton NY for more up to date information.

https://www.weather.gov/bgm/briefingMain?fbclid=IwY2xjawO_fHdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFtVVNpYlFFc3NaMlRjOXNXc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHm4y8wNtSosxZXlxbqwS50ILLITKzPX8kEbasB1emVlG6EGmrJ_94U8--6nT_aem_6JRvaDupUrP7_aRN0aVeMQ

Good morning everyone! The main story this week will be the significant lake effect snow event expected tonight through Thursday. Strong gusty winds combined with heavy snow could cause whiteout conditions at times across portions of the I90 Corridor, making travel extremely difficult if not impossible. Go to our briefing page at https://www.weather.gov/bgm/briefingMain for more details on this upcoming lake effect event.

12/29/2025

Did you know that pets can be poisoned from lead?

Addressing lead risks in your home doesn't just protect the people in your home, it protects our furry friends, too! 🐾

If you have concerns about lead, lead testing, or lead risks in your home, contact the Cayuga County Health Department's Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program by calling 315-253-1560 or visiting www.cayugacounty.us/NHFL

12/28/2025

Did you know that federal law requires all renovation, repair, and painting firms (including sole proprietorships) working in housing, or facilities where children are routinely present, built before 1978, to be certified in lead safe practices?

Check it out! Cayuga County Health Department is offering a FREE Lead Safe Renovation, Repair, and Paining (RRP) Training Course which certifies individuals to perform this work!

Spots are limited! Call 315-253-1560 to reserve a seat!

12/26/2025

Check out this exciting opportunity from our friends at Upstate New York Poison Center!

Register here: https://upstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/VVjRlmlLRQqya-SnYAnfPw #/registration