Cayuga County Health Department

03/04/2026

Come play with us at Play Space next week! This event is free and open to the public!

Enjoy open play AND:
🧼Movement and play with the Bubble Man
🌟Information and tips from Cayuga County WIC
🌿Information about lead poisoning prevention and the power of nutrition plus some gardening goodies to take home from Cayuga County's Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

03/04/2026

Spring Dates for Free Laundry Saturdays.

03/02/2026

Do you have experience in project management and a desire to positively impact our community? Check out our Lead Program Manager position!

To learn more about and apply for this position, visit https://mycivilservice.cayugacounty.us/jobopps

03/02/2026

March is National Nutrition Month! At WIC, we’re celebrating the power of healthy choices for growing families! 🌱

We’re proud to support moms, babies, young children, and caregivers with nutritious foods, personalized nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and community resources that help families thrive. 🥕🍎🥛

This month (and every month!), we’re committed to empowering families to make informed, confident, and healthy choices!

03/01/2026

Hoppy Birthday...oops, we mean HAPPY Birthday!

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.

02/27/2026

Check out this opportunity to enhance your knowledge surrounding ongoing projects and how residents can contribute to lake preservation!

https://www.owla.org/events

What is happening to Owasco Lake? Lake conditions often become a focal point of conversation during certain times of the year, raising concerns about water safety and environmental health. Last

02/26/2026

Check it out! Seasonal job opportunities available!

Spend your summer protecting the places we love. We’re hiring seasonal team members to help monitor, manage, and educate communities about invasive species across our region! 🌿☀️🌱📊

This is a hands-on opportunity to:
• Survey and identify invasive plants and pests
• Conduct meaningful fieldwork in the Finger Lakes region
• Engage with community members and share prevention knowledge
• Collect data that supports real management action

We’re looking for motivated individuals who enjoy working outdoors and want to make a tangible impact. Ideal for students, recent grads, or anyone interested in invasive species, environmental science, ecology, conservation, or natural resource management.

Click here to apply: https://fingerlakesinvasives.org/about/employment-opportunities/

Help stop the spread and build your experience while you’re at it! Tag someone who should apply 👇

02/26/2026

Please be aware of these product recall alerts associated with unsafe levels of lead, a toxic metal that can cause serious health effects.

Learn more here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall warning about multiple TheKiddoSpace toys due to risk of injury from Lead and Phthalate exposure. Children’s Flashcard Talking Toys, Children’s Handwriting Practice Kits, and Children’s Christmas Tree Toy Play Sets have all been recalled.

Lead and Phthalate can be especially dangerous to young children. Phthalates are a group of man-made chemical compounds, often called "plasticizers" or "everywhere chemicals," added to PVC plastics, personal care products, and household items to increase flexibility and durability. They are linked to significant health risks, including endocrine disruption, reproductive harm, metabolic issues like obesity, and developmental difficulties in children. If you have concerns about lead or phthalate exposure, please contact your health care provider.

To stay up to date, or for more information please visit: https://buff.ly/dcC52XJ

02/26/2026

You never know when an emergency will strike. Because of this, the best time to prepare is now!

Make sure clean drinking water is a part of your emergency preparations. Remember to account for pets and household members with special healthcare needs.

Learn more here: https://www.ready.gov/water

02/25/2026

Take advantage of this opportunity to safely dispose of old electronics!

Register by calling 315-253-1276 or visiting https://www.sunnking.com/events/cayuga-county-residents-free-electronics-recycling-event

02/25/2026

Learn how to become a successful and happy homeowner! The INHS First-Time Home Buyer Class covers how much money you need to buy a home, credit scores and how they affect you, how much house you can afford, what a Realtor can do for you, how to get a mortgage, home inspections, and how to protect your investment. You can also get a free copy of your credit report as well as free one-on-one support.

🏠 Is 2026 the year you become a homeowner? INHS can help you get there!

Join us for our upcoming First-time Buyer class, meeting Wednesday evenings in March. It's virtual, so you can join from anywhere. Sign up at https://www.facebook.com/events/1094769372785069

02/25/2026

Do you have an interest in improving the health of our community by providing parents, guardians, and children with nutrition benefits and education?

Take advantage of this NY HELPs Position...this means the Civil Service Requirement is WAIVED! Hybrid, part-time, and full-time opportunities are available!

Learn more about and apply for this position here: https://mycivilservice.cayugacounty.us/jobopps