How do you know if you have Type II Diabetes?

How do you know if you have Type II Diabetes?

By Rebecca Martin, FNP, School-Based Health Center, part of Finger Lakes Community Health, a non-profit organization with nine health centers and a Mobile Health Unit. According to the CDC, more than 37 million Americans have diabetes (about 1 in 10), and...
There is more to Community Health Centers than you may think.

There is more to Community Health Centers than you may think.

By Mary Zelazny, CEO, Finger Lakes Community Health, a non-profit healthcare organization with eight health centers in the region. Nearly 30 million Americans from all walks of life rely on their local community health center (CHC) for healthcare services. CHCs serve...
What comes first? Your health, your children, or paying the rent?

What comes first? Your health, your children, or paying the rent?

By Tiffani Mantegna, Director of Care Management, Finger Lakes Community Health, an independent healthcare organization with eight health centers in the region. Like many of us, you may feel like you have too much going on and are not sure which problem to tackle...
Are they just teenagers or could it be depression?

Are they just teenagers or could it be depression?

By Jennie Bell, LMHC, Finger Lakes Community Health, an independent health care organization with 8 health centers in the region. These last few years have been stressful for everyone, and that is especially true for teenagers. There has been an increase in mental...
How to make your New Year’s resolutions come true in 2022!

How to make your New Year’s resolutions come true in 2022!

By Dr. Jose Canario, Former Chief Medical Officer, Finger Lakes Community Health, an independent health care organization with 8 health centers in the region. Millions of Americans will make resolutions, yet only about 8% are successful in achieving them. Why? Read on...