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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.

Three Thermos insulated bottles lined up: navy on the left, a gray speckled bottle with a clip in the middle, and red on the right, all with silver lids.
Community
1 month ago
Over 8 million Thermos products recalled over faulty stopper

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the stopper tops of three models of Thermos’ food and beverage bottles can forcefully eject if they contain perishable items.

Community
1 month ago
Facing deadline, Tompkins County reallocates $1.5 million in ARPA funds

The plan for a detox and crisis stabilization center in Tompkins County is being shelved – for now.

Community
1 month ago
Boil water advisory lifted in Village of Candor

CANDOR, NY (607NewsNow) – Water is safe to use in the Village of Candor. […]

Sign reading 'ArnotHealth Dermatology' mounted on a frosted glass panel with a wavy textured wall background.
Health & Wellness
1 month ago
Save your skin: Take steps to prevent cancer this summer

Taking a moment to apply the sun-protective lotion could save you from unwanted health complications.

Community
2 months ago
Health officials seek info about dog bite in Varna

On April 24, a jogger was bitten on the Monkey Run Trail near the Freese Road foot bridge between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Community
2 months ago
Village of Candor issues boil water advisory

On April 29, the advisory was issued after “inadequate disinfection” for drinking water was found during routine monitoring.

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Community
2 months ago
Harmful Algal Bloom reported on Cayuga Lake

On April 23, the Community Science Institute (CSI) reported the first bloom of the season near Harris Park in the Village of Cayuga.

Politics
2 months ago
Tompkins County Legislature OKs applying for shelter funding

Tompkins County is applying for a $15 million grant to help build an 80-bed shelter on Cherry Street in Ithaca.

Sign for Cayuga Medical Center with an arrow pointing up labeled 'Cayuga Birthplace' on a grassy lawn
Community
2 months ago
CMC named one of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals by Newsweek

The evaluation was determined using quality metrics, patient experience derived from public survey data, and a reputation score based on recommendations from healthcare professionals in maternity care.

Community
2 months ago
Asteri fined, faces April 30 deadline to comply with health department orders

The Tompkins County Board of Health voted to adopt a resolution enforcing a $40k penalty to the apartment building owners for violations and complaints dating back to last summer.

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