Guthrie Tioga/Chenango HFNY PACT Program

10/24/2026

🎃 🧹Join us tomorrow for the Guthrie Lourdes Trunk N’ Treat! Our team has a fabulous costume theme ready, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you and your family. Enjoy treats, fun activities, and festive fall vibes—don’t miss out on the fun! We are also giving away free kids' meal vouchers for Texas Roadhouse! 👻🍬

📅 Sunday, October 25 | 11 AM–1PM
📍 Guthrie Broome Orthopedic & Spine Surgery Center, Oakdale Commons, 400 W Commons Way, JC, NY

10/23/2026

Come see Taylor tonight for the 6th Annual Halloween Fest on Lake Street! 👻🎃🦇 Bring your family and friends for a night of spooky fun—costume parade & contest, trick-or-treating, music, and more! Don’t miss out on the Halloween magic! See you from soon! 🕸️🕷️

10/23/2026

Halloween fun in full swing! 🎃👣 Our families got creative with paint-in-a-bag pumpkins, fall sensory bottles, and adorable little feet crafts. We love seeing everyone’s smiles and imagination shine during these special moments together! What’s your favorite fall craft to do with your little ones? 🎃🍂🧡

10/22/2026

Happening this Sunday the 23rd from 12:00 - 2:00pm! This is an amazing opportunity if you are in need of a Halloween costume for your child.🧡 👻🎃

One more reminder, we will be holding our Annual Halloween Costume Giveaway this upcoming Sunday, 10/25/2026 from noon to 2pm. There are the over 200 Costume choices available. All children in Tioga County and surrounding areas welcome!

10/22/2026

💙October is Safe Sleep Awareness and SIDS Prevention Month 💙

At Guthrie Tioga/Chenango HFNY PACT, we’re passionate about helping families keep their little ones safe. Healthy Families New York (HFNY) and the NYS Department of Health recommend following the “ABCs of Safe Sleep” — Alone, Back, Crib — to reduce the risk of SIDS and other sleep-related infant deaths.

💙Key Safe Sleep Tips:💙

A – Alone: Baby should sleep in their own crib, bassinet, or play yard. Room-sharing is encouraged, but bedsharing is not safe. Keep pillows, bumper pads, blankets, toys, and other objects out of the crib. No bedding - especially soft bedding.

B – Back: Always place baby on their back to sleep—even if they were born premature. Tummy time is important when baby is awake and supervised to help build strong neck and shoulder muscles. Back to Sleep - Every Sleep.

C – Crib: Use a safety-approved crib, bassinet, or play yard with a firm mattress and fitted sheet. Avoid drop-side cribs (banned by federal standards). If baby falls asleep anywhere else (bed, couch, chair, sling, swing, or car seat), move them to their crib to finish sleeping.

Additional American Association of Pediatrics Aligned Recommendations:
🧸Avoid smoking, ni****ne, alcohol, and illicit drugs during pregnancy and around the infant.
🧸Breastfeeding reduces SIDS risk.
🧸Offer a pacifier at naps and bedtime once breastfeeding is established.
🧸Avoid overheating by keeping room temperature cool, no excessive clothing, and never cover baby's head
🧸Keep pillows, stuffed animals, loose bedding and other soft items out of the sleeping space

Share this post to spread awareness and help protect little lives. 💙💤

10/21/2026

🎉🥳 Congratulations to Stella Bates, our candy jar guessing champion! Stella was the first to guess 250 pieces—just three away from the actual total of 253. We loved seeing everyone’s guesses and excitement, and you’re ALL winners in our eyes🧡🎃. Thank you for joining in the fun and making our Halloween celebration extra sweet! Wishing you a safe, happy, and treat-filled Halloween from your Guthrie Tioga/Chenango HFNY PACT family. 🍬👻🖤

10/21/2026

🎃🖤We can’t wait to see you this Sunday, October 25, at the Guthrie Lourdes Trunk N' Treat! Join Taylor, Christine, Elizabeth, and Casey at the Guthrie Broome Orthopedic and Spine Surgery Center, Oakdale Commons in Johnson City from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 👻🧡Bring your family for festive fun, treats, and community connection. Stop by our table to say hello and enjoy some Halloween cheer with us! We’d love to see you! 🦇🐈‍⬛🧹

10/19/2026

👀👶Little Eyes, Big Discoveries 👀👶
Did you know that high-contrast patterns especially black and white, can be easier for infants to see? Since babies' vision is still developing, bold patterns and contrasting colors can help capture their attention and encourage visual focus and tracking. 🖤✨🤍
During our home visits, we use fun black-and-white patterns to encourage babies to look, focus, and follow objects with their eyes. These simple activities support early visual development while creating wonderful opportunities for learning and bonding. This tracking activity must have been exhausting. 💤💜

10/16/2026

Spooky season has arrived, and we’re here to help your family make the most of it! 🎃🐈‍⬛ Check out these amazing local Trunk-or-Treats and Halloween events—perfect for little ghouls and goblins looking for sweet treats, creative costumes, and festive fun. 🕷️🔮

We know there’s even more happening in our community—so if you know of a family-friendly event we missed, please share the details or a post in the comments below! (We are focusing primarily on Tioga and Chenango with a few Broome County events). Let’s help every family find a safe, fun way to celebrate this October. 🧹🦇👻

What’s your favorite way to celebrate Halloween? Share your photos, tips, or traditions with us! Let’s make this Halloween unforgettable—see you out there! 🎃✨

10/15/2026

💜We Wear Purple to Honor and Stand with Survivors of Domestic Violence💜

Why do we wear purple?
🟪The purpose of wearing purple is to highlight that domestic violence remains a significant social and public health issue, affecting individuals across all backgrounds.
🟪It serves as a reminder that millions, particularly women and children, are impacted by domestic violence.
🟪It communicates to victims and survivors that they are not alone or overlooked, and that support is available for them and their families.
🟪It aims to raise public awareness about domestic violence and demonstrate solidarity with survivors.