About Cayuga Health

Cayuga Health will remain the region’s leading healthcare system, and most trusted driver of integrated health services, together with valued partners.  We empower our people and employ our capabilities to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Our Philosophy

At Cayuga Health, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are strategic priorities, and when they are incorporated into everything we do, all of us thrive. We are committed to building a house of diversity, equity, and inclusion, where we provide the highest quality care for all patients, create a sense of belonging for all employees, and support the healthiest communities.

Our Courageous Commitments

Cayuga Health’s commitment to inclusive excellence means being bold, thinking outside of the box, and building new structures that create a strong foundation for the house of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Achieving Equity

We commit to achieving equity so that all patients employees, and community members have access to the resources they need to succeed.

Fostering Belonging

We commit to fostering belonging so that everyone is secure, supported, expected, and celebrated in all of our spaces.

Valuing Voices

We commit to valuing voices, where input from our patients, employees, and community members is central to all of our decisions.


We recognize that healthcare hasn’t always worked for everyone. We’re working to change that. Hear from local community members and healthcare providers about why DEI is so important to us.

Connect with Us

Contact us for more information, to get involved, or to share your experiences or ideas.

Any Cayuga Health patient, visitor, staff member, volunteer, or learner who experiences, witnesses, or suspects incidents of bias, discrimination, or harassment, is encouraged to submit a report so that the Cayuga Health Conflict Engagement and Bias Response Team can help address the situation and prevent future incidents.

Taking action today to build an equitable tomorrow.

what our patients are saying

“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!!”

“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.”