Articles to Stay Healthy
Are they just teenagers or could it be depression?
Teenage years are often defined by angst, rebellion, and breaking away from family in a search for independence. But symptoms of depression are not “normal” in adolescent development and should be taken seriously.
How do you talk with youth about difficult topics?
Is there a perfect time to talk to your kids and loved ones about important topics like relationships and sexual health? Yes, sexual health. Often not an easy topic to talk about with adults let alone kids but it’s surely an important one.
School-Based Health Centers
Imagine having a medical facility on the campus of your child’s school. Now that’s a reality with the Penn Yan School-Based Health Center located at Penn Yan Elementary.
You’ll see (and make) a difference working at a community health center
You’ll see (and make) a difference working at a community health center.
We’re Celebrating 50 Years of Reproductive Health in the Finger Lakes!
This year we celebrate 50 years of providing care with private, unrushed visits at Finger Lakes Community Health.
How to put technology to work on your health
From smartphones to health trackers to video chats, technology offers lots of convenience and connection. It can also make access to healthcare simpler and smarter.
Seven Tips for Conquering Holiday Stress
If you’re like many of us, you put all kinds of pressure on yourself to make things, well, perfect. But that’s just not reality. Every event—from office parties to family gatherings—can be a source of stress. Take a look at these tips to make your holidays more enjoyable.
How do you know if you have Type II Diabetes?
According to the CDC, more than 37 million Americans have diabetes (about 1 in 10), and approximately 90-95% of them have type 2 diabetes.
There is more to Community Health Centers than you may think.
Nearly 30 million Americans from all walks of life rely on their local community health center (CHC) for healthcare services. CHCs serve 1 in 12 Americans including 2.6 million older adults and 8 million children.
What comes first? Your health, your children, or paying the rent?
Like many of us, you may feel like you have too much going on and are not sure which problem to tackle first.
What is preventive care in reproductive health?
Did you know that preventive reproductive health is part of your regular medical care? Reproductive Health includes physical, mental, and social wellness.
Are they just teenagers or could it be depression?
Are they just teenagers or could it be depression?
How to make your New Year’s resolutions come true in 2022!
Staying healthy this year!
The pandemic’s impact on health systems
The pandemic’s impact on health systems including Finger Lakes Community Health!
Health Blog: Should you be thinking about your baby’s teeth before birth? Yes!
If you’re pregnant, you should be thinking about your medical AND dental health. And for your baby!
Health Blog: Dental tips during the pandemic
How to maintain good dental health during COVID-19.
Health Blog: Healthy habits during the pandemic
Have you gained weight during the pandemic? You’re not alone!
Health Blog: Fertility and Covid-19
What do the COVID-19 Vaccines have to do with fertility?
Health Blog: Working at a health center
Can working at a health center be rewarding? It sure can!
The Impact of Community Health Centers during the Pandemic
Communitu health centers made a huge impact during the pandemic. Testing, Vaccines. And so much more.
Here’s what you need to know about the COVID-19 Vaccine.
Valuable information about the new COVID-19 Vaccines. By Ellen Hey, FNP, Chief Quality Officer, and Dr. Jose Canario, Medical Director, Finger Lakes Community Health, an independent health care organization with eight health centers in the region. For many of us,...
Medication paving the way to HIV prevention.
Medication paving the way to HIV prevention. By Ken Metasavage, Health Advocate, Finger Lakes Community Health, an independent healthcare organization with eight health centers in the region. HIV or the Human Immunodeficiency Virus is a disease that is transmitted...
¡Imagínese contraer COVID-19 con su bebe!
La experiencia de un trabajador agrícola con COVID-19. Camila (no es su nombre real), una trabajadora agrícola, se despertó con fiebre, dolores corporales, escalofríos, agotamiento y falta de apetito. Durante el fin de semana, su esposo y su hijo pequeño también se...
More than 40% of children have tooth decay by Kindergarten!
A leading chronic health issue for children in the U.S. By Dr. Anthony Mendicino, DDS/ Dental Director, and Laurie Turner, RDH /School-Based Dental Administrator, Finger Lakes Community Health. 40% of children have tooth decay? Yes, that’s a startling statistic but...
Imagine getting COVID with your baby!
One farmworker's experience with COVID-19. Camila (not her real name), an agricultural worker, woke up with a fever, body aches, chills, exhaustion, and had no appetite. Over the weekend her husband and young child also became sick. Two days later she called the...
A Nurse’s Perspective: “My life changed overnight because of COVID-19.”
Going above and beyond during COVID-19By Jamie Jeffrey, LPN - Newark Community Health When I became a nurse twenty years ago, I never thought I’d be faced with a life-threatening virus like COVID-19, nor could I have predicted my reaction. For the past nine years,...
Community Health Centers offer help during COVID-19
You can turn to Community Health Centers during COVID-19 or anytime. By Mary Zelazny, CEO, Finger Lakes Community Health, an independent healthcare organization with eight health centers in the region. The COVID-19 pandemic has been a stressful, confusing time for all...
Need to see a doctor during COVID-19? Choose a Virtual Visit.
Now you don’t have to come to the health center to see your provider for non-urgent medical conditions. Innovative telehealth technology often called “virtual visits” uses the power of the internet to deliver a medical consultation directly to you! You can use your...
Getting the help you need with mental health and substance abuse
Where do you turn if you’re just not yourself? By Amanda Felice, MS, LMHC, Director of Behavioral Health Services, Finger Lakes Community Health Feeling anxious or down in the dumps? Maybe a family member or friend is abusing alcohol or drugs. These are hard topics...
Using our Military Backgrounds to help Veterans and their Families
By Ellen Hey, Chief Quality Officer and retired United States Army Officer, and Dr. José Canario, Chief Medical Officer, Finger Lakes Community Health, and former United States Naval Officer. Did you know that we have a robust community here who are serving or have...