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Health Blog by Dr. Jose Canario
By Dr. Jose Canario, former Medical Director, Finger Lakes Community Health There’s been a lot of talk about e-cigarettes – what are they, are they safe to use? What harm do they represent? Too often we’re led to believe something is not harmful to our health only to...
Is all this talk about the Coronavirus stressing you out?
By Amanda Felice, MS, LMHC, Director of Behavioral Health, Finger Lakes Community Health, our services are offered at eight health centers in the region. It’s hard to miss the upsetting news about how the Coronavirus is changing our world. We have been forced to alter...
Speak to your doctor without coming to the health center!
We offer video consultations by phone or by computer. Call us today to schedule an appointment or to change an existing appointment to a video consultation. Learn more about video consultations. Ofrecemos consultas de video por teléfono o computadora....
Good dental health often equals good overall health
By Tony Mendicino Jr., DDS, Dental Director, Finger Lakes Community Health, an independent healthcare organization with eight health centers in the region. If your hands bled when you washed them, you would be concerned. Yet many people think it's normal if their gums...
It’s a Giving Time of Year!
By Mary Zelazny, CEO, Finger Lakes Community Health, an independent, non-profit health care organization with eight health centers in the region. As we look toward the holiday season, we think about spending time with family and friends, looking for those...
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...
Why a health center?
Why a health center to get your healthcare? Why a health center as a place to work? We often get a lot of questions about what makes a health center unique. We have physicians, physician’s assistants, nurses, dentists, dental hygienists, mental health counselors…like...
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, Former 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...
Why do I need a primary care provider?
If you’re very healthy, you may ask yourself, why have primary care? What is the value of a primary care provider? A primary care provider is the key to good health. You’re even asked to select a primary care provider when choosing health insurance. Start by...