Cayuga Health officials announced today that as of Tuesday, March 30th, their Surgical team has performed their 500th da Vinci robotic surgery in less than two years, double the 125 per year that the majority of comparable community hospitals may experience. (more…)
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Health Department Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution and Administration Updates
The Tompkins County Health Department is announcing three COVID-19 vaccination clinics for those currently eligible to receive the vaccine. Healthcare workers and other eligible individuals in Phase 1A (detailed below) can register for clinics at the Shops at Ithaca Mall, 40 Catherwood Road, on January 6th-8th, and can register by visiting the Tompkins County Health Department’s vaccination web page. 1,800 vaccine doses are being distributed through this week’s clinics. Eligibility will continue to expand as more vaccine becomes available and the department’s vaccination web page will continue to be updated as new phases begin. (more…)
Cayuga Health Prepared to Meet Demand From NYS Expanded COVID-19 Testing Criteria For Essential Workers
Cayuga Health (CH) announced today that they are ready at the Ithaca COVID-19 Sampling Center to meet the additional demand that may be driven by New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo’s announcement that testing for COVID-19 will be made available for all essential workers. This is in addition to individuals who should seek testing because they are symptomatic or have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. (more…)
American Red Cross Blood Drives in Tompkins & Schuyler Counties
The American Red Cross is holding blood drives around Tompkins & Schuyler counties to combat the severe blood shortage due to Coronavirus Outbreak. (more…)
Ladies Night Out
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Listen: Tick Bites and Avoidance
If you spend time outdoors or have pets that go outdoors; you need to be aware of ticks and tick bites. Dr. Doug MacQueen, infectious disease specialist, discusses steps to avoid tick bites. (more…)
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