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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.

Health & Wellness
1 month ago
Ultrasound technology allows doctors to monitor liver health in real time

FibroScan, an ultrasound that measures liver stiffness and fat content, allows healthcare providers to see the degree of damage and discover changes.

Community
1 month ago
Refrigerator sold by Home Depot, Amazon recalled for fire hazard

Some models of Galanz Retro Refrigerators have faulty electrical components that can short circuit and catch fire.

Education
2 months ago
Cornell, US Attorney reach agreement on former doctor

Dr. Darius Paduch is serving life in prison for sexually abusing patients while employed at Weill Cornell Medicine.

Elderly person's hands over younger person's hands
Health & Wellness
2 months ago
Elizabeth Brewster House offering short-term and long-term care options, private room available

The Elizabeth Brewster House in Homer is offering an Adult Social Day Program, as well as more long-term care options for loved ones.

Front view of a single-story building with solar panels on the left roof, blue sky, and surrounding trees in autumn colors.
Business
2 months ago
Trumansburg Family Medicine to join Cayuga Health

Cayuga Health is acquiring both Trumansburg Family Medicine locations, effective August 3.

Indoor swimming pool with lane markers and yellow/blue pennant flags overhead, lifeguard station in background.
Community
2 months ago
Local YMCAs to offer free youth lessons through NY SWIMS

New York is offering free swim lessons for children ages 0-12 through participating YMCAs, including locations in Ithaca, Cortland and Binghamton.

Group of children in a swimming lesson, a girl in a blue swimsuit reaching forward in the water while two boys watch nearby.
Community
2 months ago
NYS Department of Health partners with SUNY for SWIMS Initiative

As part of the NY SWIMS initiative, free youth swimming will be offered at several SUNY campuses this year, including Cortland, TC3, and Binghamton.

Community
2 months ago
House passes tick-borne disease funding bill backed by Congressman Josh Riley

Co-sponsored by Riley, the Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act was passed in the U.S. House of Representatives on July 21.

Community
2 months ago
Water conservation order lifted in Aurora

After repairs, the Cayuga County Health Department has lifted the water conservation order for the Village of Aurora.

Community
2 months ago
Aggressive fox reported in Ithaca confirmed rabid

According to the Tompkins County Whole Health Department, a fox captured in Ithaca has tested positive for rabies.