Tioga County Public Health

09/15/2026

We’re excited to announce that our Child Passenger Safety Seat Check Event now includes a FREE helmet giveaway through our Helmet First, Ride Second program! ✨

Children 14 & younger can receive a properly fitted helmet — while supplies last! ⛑️

In honor of Child Passenger Safety Week, we’ll also be offering:
💺 Free car seat safety checks
🔧 Proper installation help
👶 Booster seat readiness advice

No appointment needed, just stop by! Replacement seats available for qualifying individuals.

📍 Old Walgreens Parking Lot in Owego (153 Main St, Owego)
🗓️ Thursday, September 24, 2026
⏰ 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Have questions? Call us at 607-687-8600 or send us a message!

Let’s keep kids safe in every seat and every ride! 🚘💙

09/14/2026

Core values are the fundamental, non-negotiable beliefs and guiding principles that dictate how a person or organization behaves, makes decisions, and prioritizes what matters most.

They act as an internal compass for daily actions and long-term goals. Identifying what your core values are can help ensure you are aligning your personal goals with them.

Visit Tioga.CredibleMind.com and search “core values” for a list of articles that can help you identify yours.

09/11/2026

On September 09, 2026, multiple reports of a coyote exhibiting abnormal behavior near Cranes Nest area in Candor, New York were reported to Tioga County Public Health.

Based on the coyote’s behavior, it is suspected to be infected with rabies, a fatal disease that is spread through the bite or scratch of an infected animal.

Residents residing in and around Cranes Nest area in Candor should:
• Keep pets indoors and ensure they are up to date on their rabies vaccination.
• Avoid outdoor activities in the area.
• Avoid any wildlife.
If you encounter a coyote or any other wild animal that appears injured or in need of help:
• Keep a safe distance and vacate the area.
• Contact the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) at 1-315-426-7400 (regular office hours), 1 877 457-5680 (after office hours).
• If the animal appears to be in immediate danger or poses a risk to humans or pets, contact local law enforcement for assistance.
• Report the incident to Tioga County Public Health at 607-687-8600.

As a reminder, all potential rabies exposures, including bites and scratches, must be reported to Tioga County Public Health by calling 607 687 8600 during business hours or 607 687 1010 after hours, on weekends, or on holidays. An online Rabies Exposure Bite Form is also available at ph.tiogacountyny.gov.

Tioga County Public Health is working with the Department of Environmental Conservation on this matter.

09/08/2026

School is officially back—and so is the need for extra caution on the roads. 🚌

🛑 Remember: flashing red lights mean STOP! 🛑

Please stop for school buses and help keep every child safe on their way to and from school! 🚸🎒✏️

09/04/2026

Hey Waverly! Tioga Smiles is headed your way! See below for specific dates and locations.

For the full Dental Van schedule visit: ph.tiogacountyny.gov

Tioga County, New York Government Website

09/02/2026

We are all set up at the Village of Waverly Municipal Building on Ithaca St. Come on down and get your child’s car seat checked! Plus, we are doing bicycle helmet fitting! Thank you to the Waverly Police Department for organizing this great event!

09/01/2026

If you've been wondering...
⁉️ Is my child in the correct car seat?
⁉️ Is their car seat installed correctly?
⁉️ Should my child's car seat be replaced?

Come have your car seat(s) checked and questions answered at our Child Safety Seat Check Event taking place on Thursday, September 24th from 3:00pm-6:00pm in the Old Walgreens Parking Lot in Owego!

09/01/2026

Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, act, and move!

If you're concerned that your child isn't meeting their developmental milestones, Tioga County Public Health's Free Child Find program can screen for developmental delays and disabilities.
Interested in Child Find? Visit ph.tiogacountyny.gov or call 607-687-8600.

For more information on CDC Milestones: https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/milestones/index.html

08/31/2026

August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day, the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose.

This is a day to:
🖤 Remember loved ones who have died from drug overdose and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind.
🖤 Take action to encourage support and recovery for everyone impacted by substance use and overdose.
🖤 End overdose by spreading awareness of overdose prevention strategies.

Learn more about harm reduction tools and strategies to prevent overdose deaths and save lives in your community by visiting https://oasas.ny.gov/projectcope