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How do you keep kids healthy in the winter?

How do you keep kids healthy in the winter?

​By Rebecca Martin, FNP, Penn Yan School-Based Health Center, part of Finger Lakes Community Health and Director of Nursing, FLCH When the cold weather arrives and your kids want to stay inside to play video games, or watch TV, what can you do to keep them active and...

Finger Lakes Community Health Wins Transformative Innovation Award

Finger Lakes Community Health Wins Transformative Innovation Award

Finger Lakes Community Health (FLCH) announced it has received the 2023 Transformative Innovation Awards in Community Health: Incorporating Nutrition to Improve Diabetes Health Outcomes. Finger Lakes Community Health was among five recipients of the 2023 award, which...

Are they just teenagers or could it be depression?

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.

School-Based Health Centers

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.

Seven Tips for Conquering Holiday Stress

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.