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With nine health centers in the Finger Lakes region and staff to help with all your healthcare needs, Finger Lakes Community Health is prepared to care for you and your family. Becoming a patient is simple.

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WHAT’S NEW

Protect your heart. Tips to keep your heart healthy.

​By Dr. Pedro Gonzalez, Penn Yan Community Health, part of Finger Lakes Community Health. Danger...

How do you keep kids healthy in the winter?

​By Rebecca Martin, FNP, Penn Yan School-Based Health Center, part of Finger Lakes Community...

Finger Lakes Community Health Wins Transformative Innovation Award

Finger Lakes Community Health (FLCH) announced it has received the 2023 Transformative Innovation...

Medicare 101: With so many options, it’s important to understand the basics.

​By Rhonda Jackson, Community Health Advocate, Finger Lakes Community Health  Overview of Medicare...

Are they just teenagers or could it be depression?

Teenage years are often defined by angst, rebellion, and breaking away from family in a search for independence. But symptoms of depression are not “normal” in adolescent development and should be taken seriously.

School-Based Health Centers

Imagine having a medical facility on the campus of your child’s school. Now that’s a reality with the Penn Yan School-Based Health Center located at Penn Yan Elementary.

You’ll see (and make) a difference working at a community health center

You’ll see (and make) a difference working at a community health center.

We’re Celebrating 50 Years of Reproductive Health in the Finger Lakes!

This year we celebrate 50 years of providing care with private, unrushed visits at Finger Lakes Community Health.

How to put technology to work on your health

From smartphones to health trackers to video chats, technology offers lots of convenience and connection. It can also make access to healthcare simpler and smarter.

Seven Tips for Conquering Holiday Stress

If you’re like many of us, you put all kinds of pressure on yourself to make things, well, perfect. But that’s just not reality. Every event—from office parties to family gatherings—can be a source of stress. Take a look at these tips to make your holidays more enjoyable.

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We thrive on help from our community and donors. Consider donating to Finger Lakes Community Health today.
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Health centers care for everyone in rural, urban, suburban, and mountain communities. 

This includes maternal and child health, adults, elders/ older adults, veterans, agricultural workers, and those experiencing homelessness, to name a few. 

National Health Center Week celebrates health centers’ commitment to understanding the unique needs of their patients and communities, and providing quality, accessible care.
Its Patient Appreciation Day(s) at FLCH! 💙
This week, we’ve been showing some extra love to our amazing patients during National Health Center Week! On Tuesday, we handed out thermometers to help support healthy homes, and today we’ve been giving away reusable FLCH shopping bags at all of our health center sites! Thank you for being part of the FLCH family. We appreciate you! 🥰
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Extensive research has shown no link between the measles vaccine and autism. 

Vaccines undergo rigorous testing to ensure safety and effectiveness, and serious side effects are rare. Protect yourself and your community by staying up to date on vaccinations in honor of National Health Center Week.
Today was Tailgate Tuesday at our health centers! Staff showed off their team spirit by dressing in their favorite sports gear. They were in full-on fan mode! While we may have been cheering for different teams, at the end of the day, were all part of the FLCH team—and that’s the one that matters most! Check out some of the photos from today.Image attachmentImage attachment+7Image attachment
Patients are at the heart of health centers, and National Health Center Week recognizes their role in shaping care delivery. 

We celebrate patient boards—a revolutionary model of governance where patients make up 51% or more of board members—and their contributions to the health center movement.
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