Women’s Health: Healthy Lifestyle Habits

Women’s Health: Healthy Lifestyle Habits

While many health concerns are universal, some issues affect women differently. Understanding common health conditions, recognizing symptoms, and knowing when to seek care can make a big difference in staying healthy. Starting with preventive care is always best. By...
Start Your Year Healthy and Happy: Understanding Psychiatry

Start Your Year Healthy and Happy: Understanding Psychiatry

As we begin a new year, prioritizing your health—both physical and mental—is essential. Mental health challenges like anxiety or depression affect countless individuals, yet many remain unsure of where to begin. Psychiatry can play a critical role in improving mental...
Techniques to Address Holiday Stress

Techniques to Address Holiday Stress

Every year, the holidays arrive, and although exciting, they come with so many expectations: family reunions, the perfect dish, and the perfect gift. By Laurie Ellis, LCSW, Behavioral Health, Penn Yan Community Health, part of Finger Lakes Community Health with eight...
Diabetic Retinopathy: Are you at risk?

Diabetic Retinopathy: Are you at risk?

How to prevent this sight-threatening disease—and how it’s treated if you’re diagnosed. By Carissa Jensen RN, MSN CDCES, Finger Lakes Community Health, an independent non-profit healthcare organization with nine health centers in the region. There’s a serious...