# TCBOH Meeting 2026 09 22

The Tompkins County Board of Health held a meeting on September 22, 2026, focusing primarily on public health preparedness and ongoing health department activities. Ryan Schrader, the public health preparedness coordinator, provided an overview of preparedness planning, exercises, and evaluation processes, emphasizing continuous improvement and collaboration with various health and emergency management partners. The discussion included the importance of maintaining and updating emergency preparedness plans, training, and after-action reviews to enhance response capabilities. Additionally, the meeting covered updates on measles cases, COVID-19 vaccination efforts, challenges with vaping enforcement, preschool transportation costs, and the need for a new electronic health record system, with exploration of a multi-county shared service model to reduce costs. Environmental health updates included a $3,000 grant for educational outreach related to pet safety and water quality. While no specific contract awards or procurement decisions were detailed, the conversation about the electronic health record system indicated ongoing budget and funding discussions relevant to future procurement.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Healthcare, Public Safety
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 22, 2026

### Sources
- [TCBOH Meeting 2026 09 22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAtjcErLjng) - Tompkins County, NY