General Info

The Tompkins County Health Department assesses the public health status, prevents epidemics and the spread of disease, protects against environmental hazards, guards against the occurrence of injury-causing situations and responds to disasters. The department assures the quality and accessibility of health services and provides family planning and pediatric care services. It administers the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program, which is a federal health, nutrition and prevention program for infants, pregnant women and children under the age of 5. The Tompkins County Health Department additionally supports the Medicaid Obstetrical and Maternal Services (MOMS) program, which includes routine pregnancy medical check-ups, laboratory work, and hospital care during pregnancy and delivery stages. It offers several clinical services, including HIV-related counseling and testing, blood pressure checks, and treatment and follow-up. It also supports various health promotion and food service programs. The Tompkins County Health Department maintains a location in Ithaca, N.Y.