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Welcome to your complete guide to health and wellness in the 607. This page is your hub for health information with local fitness classes, health food stores, tips from local medical experts, and other activities in the area you won’t want to miss. We’ve gathered the best of the season into one easy-to-use guide so you can plan your weekends and discover hidden gems. Keep checking back, our Health and Wellness Guide will be updated throughout the season with fresh stories, new events, and local highlights.

Local
3 weeks ago
Tioga County receives 2nd grant for child safety

The Floyd Hooker Foundation is gifting Tioga County Public Health with a $10,000 grant to fund two child safety programs.

Limited edition golden monkey plush toy in its colorful packaging (1 of 2000) with 'Golden Monkee' branding on the front badge and boxes.
Community
3 weeks ago
Squeeze toy sold at Walmart and Ollie’s recalled for asbestos

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, two models of Orb Funkee Monkees may be filled with sand that contains asbestos.

Community
3 weeks ago
Shuttle service introduced at Taughannock Falls State Park

Weekend shuttle service is available at Taughannock Falls State Park, and weekday service starts in June.

Local
3 weeks ago
Cayuga Heights firefighters donate retired gear to Peru

In partnership with Cornell students, the Cayuga Heights Fire Department has donated retired equipment to Peru.

White and green mobile health clinic truck with its side banners showing a family and outreach graphics, awning extended and stairs deployed in a parking lot.
Community
4 weeks ago
Mobile health clinic today in Dryden

The Family Health Network of Central New York’s van will offer primary care and preventative screenings in the village today, May 20.

Health & Wellness
4 weeks ago
YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County awarded multiple grants aiming at improving community health

The YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Health Equity Innovation Award from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield.

Community
4 weeks ago
Intellectual and developmental disabilities resource fair tonight at Boynton Middle School

On May 19, the Tompkins County Whole Health Department, in collaboration with Unity House, will hold a Resource Fair.

Community
4 weeks ago
Boil order lifted in Moravia, water safe for use

On May 18, the Cayuga County Health Department lifted the boil water order after successful testing found no harmful microbes in the water.

Community
1 month ago
Boil water advisory issued for parts of Moravia

The Cayuga County Health Department has issued a boil water order in Moravia.

Health & Wellness
1 month ago
Hantavirus poses little risk in Tompkins County, medical director says

According to Tompkins County Medical Director Dr. William Klepack, local risk is “extremely low” for the Andes hantavirus.