On Tuesday, July 10th from 3-4 p.m. Finger Lakes Health will offer a Stroke Support Group.
The Support Group will be held in the Acute Rehabilitation Unit Dining Room at Geneva General Hospital. Parking and entrance are at the rear of the hospital. This support group meets each second Tuesday of the month, providing monthly topics and guest [...]
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Finger Lakes Health Offers July Strok...
On Tuesday, July 10th from 3-4 p.m. Finger Lakes Health will offer a Stroke Support Group.
The Support Group will be held in the Acute Rehabilitation Unit Dining Room at Geneva General Hospital. Parking and entrance are at the rear of the hospital. This support group meets each second Tuesday of the month, providing monthly topics and guest [...]
County Residents Encouraged to Take H...
Share your health story
Residents’ survey answers will help improve the region’s health
Your personal health story can help improve lives.
That’s the message that county health departments and Common Ground Health are sharing with residents from Seneca and other Finger Lakes counties.
“We are asking residents to answer questions about their e [...]
State Offers Paid Family Leave Webina...
New York announced today a new series of Paid Family Leave webinars for health care providers, detailing what they need to know – and do – to help employees use the state’s landmark Paid Family Leave benefit, which Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed into law in April, 2016. The new webinars provide an overview of the benefit, review the health c [...]
Alzheimers Education Presentations Ar...
The Alzheimer’s Association Rochester & Finger Lakes Region offers community education, support groups, social activities and conferences where those with the disease and their care partners can learn more about Alzheimer’s disease, share their experiences and connect with others who understand. For more information or to register c [...]
Alzheimers Community Information for ...
The Alzheimer’s Association Rochester & Finger Lakes Region offers community education, support groups, social activities and conferences where those with the disease and their care partners can learn more about Alzheimer’s disease, share their experiences and connect with others who understand. For more information or to register [...]
Task Force Report on Lyme and Tick-Bo...
The Senate Task Force on Lyme and Tick Borne Diseases has released a comprehensive report aimed at combatting the spread of Lyme and tick-borne diseases. The report highlights the immediate need for additional research funding and awareness for Lyme and tick-borne diseases.
The release of the report follows a public hearing held in August and [...]
5 Things to Know this Benefits Enroll...
Get you questions about Health Care Enrollment online.
(StatePoint) Benefits open enrollment season can be a confusing time for many employees. But rather than make decisions you don’t feel confident about, take a bit of extra time to become better informed. Luckily, these days, there is a wealth of resources available online, and getting y [...]
Tips for Choosing Your 2018 Medicare ...
(StatePoint) It’s that time of year again: The Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP) began Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7. Medicare is a critical source of health care for millions of Americans who are age 65 and older and for younger people with certain qualifying disabilities. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) sets t [...]
Weatherization 101: 4 Ways to Get a W...
(StatePoint) Dreading the cold drafts and rising heating bills that come with winter? You’re not alone. Nearly two-thirds of Americans live in homes that need to be weatherized to improve heating efficiency and maximize comfort, but many still don’t take the time to do so, according to a survey conducted by OnePoll for Duck brand.
Why? Th [...]
October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Mo...
Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb
This October, designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we will again rally together to raise awareness and offer support to families struggling to fight against a breast cancer diagnosis. With information, testing and adequate resources, we can combat this terrible disease and red [...]
STEPS Weekly Update
STEPS has many exciting things being planned for the fall season, many reasons to get out and enjoy the community around you.  As always we would love to talk with you about ideas you may have, or if you are new to STEPS point you in the right direction to groups and projects you might like to participate in.
We currently have 3 focus group [...]
Finger Lakes Health Partnership with ...
Shown at Penn Yan Academy with the Safe Sports School 1st Team banner are in front from left: Dr. James Mark, sports medicine physician and orthopaedic surgeon with Interlakes Orthopaedic Surgery; Maureen Loyal, PT, DPT, director of Rehabilitation Services for Finger Lakes Health; Warren Kinsey, assistant PYA principal; David Pullen, PYA prin [...]
Wegmans Cuts Sugar in Store Brands
Wegman’s is cutting sugar content in many of its branded products.
Wegmans Food Markets has been reducing the amount of added sugar in many of its private label products, the retailer said in a press release.
When it comes to reducing sugar in bakery products, things get trickier. “Changing a recipe for baked goods can be tricky. There’ [...]
Ovid Community Health is Now Open
The Ovid Community Health at 7150 North Main Street is now open. The new facility has over 4,500 square feet of clinical space with four medical exam rooms and four private dental suites.
“We are excited to offer the community this new health center with three experienced providers. We have medical, dental, reproductive health and behavioral [...]
Food Documentary Series at Cooperativ...
Have you noticed how much larger the American public is getting? Are you one of them who try your best to eat healthy but seem to continue to put on weight? Do you want to understand better the relationship between food production and the environment and overall health? Well if so, come join us at Cornell Cooperative Extension for a Food Docu [...]
