Winter Safety: Avoiding Slips, Trips, and Falls This Season Winter in the Finger Lakes has plenty to love–fresh snow, scenic views, and the chance to enjoy the season in new ways. It also brings real safety challenges. Ice, snow, and wet surfaces increase the...
Sneezing. Itchy eyes. Wheezing. A runny nose. Trouble breathing. By Dr. Azfar Ahmed, Penn Yan Community Health It can be hard to tell whether these symptoms are caused by allergies, asthma, a cold, or another illness. This is especially true for children, who may not...
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States and around the world. The good news is that many risks can be reduced through healthy habits and early recognition of warning signs. Understanding how stress, medications, and symptoms affect the...
When it comes to nutrition, many of us feel confused. By Carissa Jensen, RN, MSN, CDCES, Clinical Nurse Specialist Care Coordinator, Finger Lakes Community Health We’ve heard words like nutrient-dense foods, fiber, and protein, but what do they really mean? And how do...
In many Finger Lakes communities, the nearest doctor’s office isn’t a private practice or a large hospital. It’s a Community Health Center. By Mary Zelazny, CEO, Finger Lakes Community Health, with community health center locations in Bath, Geneva, Ovid, Penn Yan,...
Preventive services including diagnostic screenings and tests for cancer, cholesterol, blood lead levels, hypertension, diabetes, retinopathy, and more
Immunizations for adults and children
Reproductive Health including routine gynecological care, family planning, birth control options, STI services, and more
Communicable Disease Prevention and Treatment (STIs, HepC, HIV, TB, and more)
