Effective March 2025, Frank Kruppa, Public Health Director of Tompkins County Health Department, will join Cayuga Health System as Assistant Vice President, Community Program Development and Partner Integration.
In this new role, Frank will support efforts to stand up the federally qualified health center (FQHCs) for clinically underserved communities in Elmira and Ithaca and will play a key role in Cayuga Health’s Crisis Stabilization Center project, which is set to launch around the end of 2025 or early in 2026.
“Cayuga Health is fortunate to have Frank joining our team,” stated Jeff Penoyer, Vice President, Ambulatory Services/COO of Cayuga Medical Associates. “Frank has been a valued partner to Cayuga Health for many years and is a proven advocate for our community. His in-depth knowledge of Public, Mental and Behavioral Health operations will add valuable insight as Cayuga Health enhances the services we provide to some of our most vulnerable patients.”
Frank graduated from Binghamton University and earned a Master of Public Health from the University of Albany and Master of Public Administration from the University of Central Florida.
what our patients are saying
“I have had many occasions visiting CMC for myself and family. We have never had a bad experience there at all. Last October I had surgery and the nurses were amazing especially my night nurse. Thank you to all CMC staff for doing what you do every day with a smile.”
“I have to say the last couple visits that I’ve had here have been wonderful. About a month ago I had an EGD and the staff were amazing! Explained everything in detail and made me feel at ease. I was very nervous and the nurse I had was very comforting. Tonight we had to take my son to the emergency room and they were awesome with him! We got right in. “
“The staff and accommodations at Cayuga Birthplace are amazing!!! This is what it I imagine it would feel like to be a celebrity getting VIP treatment. I wish I could stay longer – even the food options are 5 Star! The amenities are great. Everything is clean and designed beautifully. Not a single complaint, only praises!”
“I have been a Hemo dialysis patient for almost Five years. Prior to dialysis and during dialysis I have had several trips to the ER, due to other health issues & was admitted to CMC more than a few times. Each and every time I’ve been there, whether in patient or out, I have been treated with respect, professionalism, and efficiency. I give this hospital 2 thumbs up!! Thank you CMC for taking care of me all these years!!”
