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We're looking for community thoughts about mental health & wellness in Cortland! If you're an 18+ Cortland County resident and available for a Zoom focus group on March 15th, please register at this link: https://bit.ly/Cortland-Community DM us if you have any questions!

The Cortland County Health Department is sad to report the notification of two new deaths of nursing home residents as viewed on the NYSDOH nursing home dashboard (now a total of 35). We continue to feel the impact of recent holiday gatherings and know everybody is feeling frustrated with the continued need to follow mask wearing and social distancing guidelines. The distribution of vaccines has already begun and will continue to be offered to those currently eligible to rece...ive the vaccine per NYS guidelines. As vaccine clinics become available in our County, we will promote that information and encourage everyone who is eligible to make an appointment and get vaccinated. Our first clinic scheduled for Tuesday Jan. 12th is now full. Future clinics will be announced soon. For more information, please visit https://www.cortland-co.org/10/COVID-19-Vaccine-Information. See more

The Cortland County Health Department is sad to report the notification of one new death of a nursing home resident, as viewed on the NYSDOH nursing home dashboard (now a total of 33). We encourage each of our residents to do their part and follow all guidelines as we continue working together to slow down the spread.

Cortland County Health Department Preparing to Administer First Round of COVID-19 Vaccine Cortland, NY The Cortland County Health Department is pleased to be ...able to support New York State with their vaccination plan and will begin vaccinating specific individuals that have been deemed eligible for vaccination under current New York State Department of Health guidelines. Beginning Tuesday January 12 from 3-7 PM Cortland County Health Department Nurses will administer the vaccine at the Cortland County Office Building. Currently New York State is in Phase 1a of the vaccination program. Those currently eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine include: High-risk hospital and Federally Qualified Health Center staff Primary Medical Care providers Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel Medical Examiners and Coroners Funeral workers who have direct contact with infectious material and bodily fluids Agency staff and residents in congregate living situations run by New York State Dentists School Nurses All Outpatient/Ambulatory front line, high risk health care providers who provide direct in- person patient care or other staff in a position where they have direct contact with patients, such as receptionists, of any age. This will include but is not limited to hospital and community based ambulatory care, primary care, outpatient behavioral health services, phlebotomists, physical and occupational therapists, and specialty clinics including dialysis centers. patient care or other staff in a position where they have direct contact with patients All front line, high risk public health workers who have direct contact with patients. Health care workers at testing sites. It is important to note that these are NOT public vaccination clinics these clinics are only open to those considered to be part of Phase 1a by New York State. If you are a member of Phase 1a (listed above), you are currently eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. At this time, if you are pregnant and want to receive the vaccine please consult with your physician prior to making an appointment. If you would like to book an appointment for one of our vaccination clinics please go to: https://apps.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties If you have any questions, please call (607) 756-3415. Bring proof of eligibility for vaccination. Any person arriving for vaccination who does not have proof of their occupation or priority status will not be vaccinated. We are required to verify that those receiving a vaccine at this time meet the state guidelines for eligibility, and it will be important to bring proof of working as a healthcare staff member or in a prioritized profession to the vaccination site. This could include an employee ID card, a letter from an employer or affiliated organization, or a pay stub. Alternatively, employers or organizations can provide a list of staff who meet the criteria for vaccination. Please remember that the COVID-19 vaccine is a two shot series. You will need to get a second shot 28 days after your first one, of the same brand of vaccine. Individuals will be scheduled for a follow-up appointment for the second dose at the time of their first vaccination.

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The Cortland County Health Department is sad to report the notification of one new death of a recently hospitalized Cortland County resident and two additional deaths of nursing home residents as viewed on the NYSDOH nursing home dashboard (now a total of 32). We encourage each of our residents to do their part and follow all guidelines as we continue working together to slow down the spread.

Caring for a special needs child can feel overwhelming at times, leaving little or no time for the caregiver. Our Text4Caregivers program will help. Parent to Parent of NYS, with funding from the Developmental Disabilities Planning Council, has created a free support service that will distribute timely and relevant self-care and stress-management support through text messaging. As a caregiver, you take care of others; this service exists to remind you to take care of you . https://platform.trumpia.com/onl.../ddpctext/text4caregivers

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Cortland County Reports its First COVID Related Fatality Cortland NY- the Cortland County Health Department confirms the death of a Cortland County resident to COVID- 19. The death occurred on November 2nd and involved a male in his 60s with underlying health conditions who had been hospitalized for treatment. Additional details about the individual’s death will not be disclosed.... We extend our heartfelt sympathies to this gentleman’s family and friends, said Lisa Perfetti Interim Public Health Director. This serves as a very unfortunate reminder to the community about the need for each of us to do our part to protect our most vulnerable neighbors. We continue to stress the importance of avoiding gatherings, wearing masks, social distancing, and staying home when ill. Cortland County Legislative Chairman Paul Heider acknowledged the passing, Today we lost a friend and neighbor, my heartfelt condolences go out to this gentlemen’s family. This death is unfortunate, let it serve to strengthen our resolve to fight this virus by adhering to best practices and starving the virus of any more potential victims.

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The Cortland County Health Department is sad to report the notification of 6 new deaths of recently hospitalized Cortland County residents and one additional nursing home resident death as viewed on the NYSDOH nursing home dashboard (now a total of 30). We encourage each of our residents to do their part and follow all guidelines as we continue working together to slow down the spread. We thank our hospital and nursing home staff who are working very hard to care for our most vulnerable and ill citizens through this extremely difficult time.

Please see the corrected numbers for November 1, 2020.

It’s never too early to begin fostering language development with your child. If you have questions or concerns about your child’s development, contact the Cortland County Health Department’s Early Intervention Program at 753-5028. We are here to help.

Seatbelt law update BE ADVISED - Effective November 1, 2020, subdivision 3 of section 1229-c of the Vehicle and Traffic Law is amended to require that back sea...t passengers in a motor vehicle who are sixteen years of age or older be restrained by a safety belt. A citation for a violation of this law must be issued only to the passenger. The maximum fine for a conviction is $50.00 plus the applicable surcharge(s). Front seat passengers age sixteen or older are already required to use a safety belt. Seatbelts save lives!! See more

The Cortland County Health Department is sad to report the deaths of three additional nursing home residents as viewed on the NYSDOH nursing home dashboard (now a total of 29). We express our deepest sympathies to the families. Please continue to mask up, limit activities outside of your home, and wash your hands frequently.

The Cortland County Health Department is sad to report the death of one additional nursing home resident as viewed on the NYSDOH nursing home dashboard (now a total of 26). We express our deepest sympathies to the family. Please continue to mask up, limit activities outside of your home, and wash your hands frequently.

The Cortland County Health Department is sad to report the deaths of two additional nursing home residents as viewed on the NYSDOH nursing home dashboard (now a total of 25). We express our deepest sympathies to the families. Please continue to mask up, limit activities outside of your home, and wash your hands frequently.

Parents....These are simple things you can do to help your little one thrive. Keep up the good work. If you have any questions about your child's development, contact the Cortland County Health Department Early Intervention Program at 753-5028. We are here to help.

At the request of a concerned citizen, officers of the Homer Police would like to remind pedestrians to Be Seen! Here are some general safety tips for pedest...rians: Cross at intersections and marked crosswalks. Look-left-right- left again. Use pedestrian push-buttons where available and WAIT for the signal to cross. Use sidewalks. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic so you see vehicles and drivers see you. Stay visible after dark and in bad weather by wearing light- colored or reflective clothing. Watch for vehicles backing out of parking spaces and exiting driveways. Make eye contact with drivers so they see you. Look left, look right, and then look left again before crossing a street. PAY ATTENTION! Don’t text while crossing! See more

The Cortland County Health Department is sad to report three new deaths of COVID-19 positive residents in the Cortland community. Two of these deaths occurred in local nursing homes as viewed on the NYSDOH nursing home dashboard (now a total of 21 on the dashboard) and the third death occurred at a hospital where the person was being treated after becoming ill with COVID-19. We share in the sadness felt by their family and friends and express our heartfelt sympathies. Please continue to follow all guidelines to protect our most vulnerable citizens.

Our numbers reflect the deaths of two additional nursing home residents as viewed on the NYSDOH nursing home dashboard (now a total of 19). We express our deepest sympathies to the families. Please continue to mask up, limit activities outside of your home, and wash your hands frequently.

Stay home to best protect yourself and others from COVID-19 this holiday season. Also consider these tips: Host a virtual meal. Throw a virtual dance party.... Decorate your home. Enjoy the winter weather. Volunteer and help others. More tips: https://bit.ly/3n6X3x4.

Our numbers reflect the deaths of five additional nursing home residents as viewed on the NYSDOH nursing home dashboard (now a total of 15). We express our deepest sympathies to the families. Please continue to mask up, limit activities outside of your home, and wash your hands frequently.

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Our numbers reflect the death of another nursing home resident as viewed on the NYSDOH nursing home dashboard (now total 10). We express our deepest sympathies to the family. Please continue to mask up, limit activities outside of your home, and wash your hands frequently.

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The Cortland County Health Department has learned of 2 new deaths in COVID-19 positive residents. One of these deaths occurred in a local nursing home as viewed on the NYSDOH nursing home dashboard (now total 9) and the second is a community member who has passed away after becoming ill with COVID-19. We share in the sadness felt by their family and friends and want to offer our heartfelt sympathies. Please continue to mask up, limit activities outside of your home, and wash your hands frequently.

Our numbers reflect the death of another nursing home resident. We express our deepest sympathies to the family.

The Cortland County Health Department has been informed of the recent deaths of 7 local nursing home residents. This information has been verified by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) on their dashboard located at https://www.health.ny.gov//covid-19/fatalities_nursing_hom. The NYSDOH is the agency that regulates nursing homes and long-term care facilities and provides the oversight of testing and management of COVID positive residents. All nursing home COVID-...19 related deaths are reported directly to NEW York State Department of Health. We want to convey our sincerest sympathies to the families and friends of these latest deaths and extend our heartfelt thanks to the staff of our local nursing homes who are working tirelessly to care for our most vulnerable citizens. The Cortland County Health Department will update our daily numbers each day to include nursing home deaths from the NYS dashboard. Cortland County continues to see rapid spread of COVID-19 and are realizing the impacts in the form of increased hospitalizations and deaths. Each of us has the ability to make decisions that will help limit the spread and we encourage everyone to wear your masks, limit activities outside of your home and continue to wash your hands frequently.

Cortland County Healthy Families is hosting a December Diaper Bag Giveaway that includes: bundles of newborn and size 1 diapers, book, pregnancy or 1st year of ...life calendar, safety items, pocket tissues, travel size shampoo, conditioner and shower gel, hand sanitizer, a Smile 2 in 1 Crib and Floor mat, and more. Up to three chances to win by 12/31/20! 1. Complete the entry form below. 2. If you are eligible to enroll in Healthy Families, complete an initial meeting with us within two weeks, receive another entry. 3. If you complete final paperwork and a second meeting within two weeks of the initial meeting, receive a third entry.

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The Cortland County Health Department is sad to confirm another COVID related death of a County resident. The latest individual was a women in her 90’s; this brings the total number of Cortland County deaths related to COVID-19 to seven (7). The Cortland County Health Department will not release any further personal information about the individual. Interim Public Health Director, Lisa Perfetti states, We want to express our sincerest sympathies to this community member’s fa...mily and friends. As the number of cases, hospitalizations and deaths continue to increase, we want to urge each and every member of our community to do their best to follow all COVID-19 protocols to help protect each other from the devastating impacts of this virus. Although many cases are unable to be traced back to a specific event, we are continuing to see spread among family members or friends, co-workers in small offices and people who have recently traveled. The Health Department advises anyone showing symptoms to seek COVID-19 testing and to continue to quarantine while awaiting tests results.

*CORRECTED NUMBERS* Cortland County Health Department is sad to confirm another COVID related death of a County resident. The latest individual was a women in her 70’s; this brings the total number of Cortland County deaths related to COVID-19 to six (6). The Cortland County Health Department will not release any further personal information about the individual. Interim Public Health Director, Lisa Perfetti acknowledged the latest death, We are saddened to report another lo...ss due to the virus, and our thoughts go out to her family and friends. We know that there is a significant increase in the number of positive COVID-19 cases and urge all residents to limit your activity outside of your home, wash your hands often and wear a mask when travel outside of the home is unavoidable. The continual increase in positive cases remains to be linked to spread among family members or friends, co-workers in small offices and people who have recently traveled. The Health Department advises anyone showing symptoms to seek COVID testing and to continue to quarantine while awaiting tests results.

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We have a new record high of positive cases in one day of 50. We are seeing the impact of Thanksgiving gatherings and recent holiday travel. Please help keep our most vulnerable citizens safe by limiting activities outside of your home to those that are for essential needs only. Wear your mask whenever you are in public; stay socially distanced from others and wash your hands or use hand sanitizer frequently throughout the day.

Safe disposal of sharps/syringes is essential to protect people in the community, and family members at home. This article provides locations and resources for safe syringe disposal in Cortland County.

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CORTLAND, NY the Cortland County Health Department confirms the COVID related death of a County resident. The latest individual was a women in her 90’s; this brings the total number of Cortland County deaths related to COVID-19 to five (5). The Cortland County Health Department will not release any further personal information about the individual. Interim Public Health Director, Lisa Perfetti acknowledged the latest death, Losing a loved one is never easy. The Health Dep...artment offers condolences to the family and friends of the County’s latest loss. The death comes as the overall number of COVID cases in the County continues to increase and is expected to continue spiking in the weeks ahead. The Health Department continues to urge everyone to do their part by wearing their masks,washing their hands frequently, staying at least 6 feet away from anyone outside of their home and staying home at the first sign of symptoms. The recent spike in positive cases has been linked to spread among family members or friends, co-workers in small offices, those who lunch or take breaks with other co-workers and people who have recently traveled. The Health Department urges anyone showing symptoms to seek COVID testing and to continue to quarantine while awaiting tests results.

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CORTLAND, NY- The Cortland County Health Department confirms two new deaths of local residents who had tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of Cortland County deaths related to COVID-19 to four (4). One of the women was in her 90’s and the other was in her 50’s. Out of respect for the families, the Cortland County Health Department will not release any further information about these individuals. There are no adequate words to express the level of sadne...ss this week has brought to these families and we send them our heartfelt sympathies, said Interim Public Health Director, Lisa Perfetti. Each member of our community has a part to play in reducing the spread and protecting our families, friends and neighbors. The virus is currently widespread in Cortland County. The Health Department strongly encourages each resident to do their part by wearing their masks, washing their hands frequently, staying at least 6 feet away from anyone outside of their homes and staying home when ill. The Cortland County Health Department reports that information from case investigations confirm that many of the recent positive cases are the result of spread among family members or friends, co-workers in small offices, those who lunch or take breaks with other co-workers and people who have recently traveled. It is important for the community to continue to practice all recommended protocols to limit the continued transmission of this virus.

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Cooper the Public Health Hound and all of us here at CCHD wish you and your loved ones a happy, healthy, and safe Thanksgiving. The county office building will be closed today and tomorrow, 11/26 & 11/27, and will resume normal business hours on Monday, 11/30.

One thing you should not do this year for Thanksgiving is travel or invite other people into your home. Keep celebrations small. Celebrate with members of your ...household only. If you must include others, do not exceed a total of 10 people in your home. Keep dinner safer by: - Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces and items between use. - Limiting the number of people in food preparation areas and keeping to household members. - Having guests bring their own food and drink. - Not sharing food or serving bowls. See more