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,...
Knowing where to go for medical attention helps you get the right care at the right cost. By Ellen Hey, FNP, Chief Clinical Officer, Finger Lakes Community Health When you or a loved one isn’t feeling well, it can be hard to know where to go for help. Do you call your...
About 1.4 million New Yorkers—roughly 7 percent of the state’s population—live in rural communities. These towns and villages are known for their open spaces and strong sense of community, but they also face serious challenges in healthcare. By Sirene Garcia, Chief...
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)
