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
We Ask Because We Care
As a patient, you will be asked questions about yourself during your visit. You will be asked about your race, ethnic background, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, and preferred language. This information helps us provide better care for our patients by allowing us to understand your needs.
We care about making sure everyone we see gets high-quality care and we want to improve health care for everyone we serve. This information also helps us identify and address health care disparities that exist in our community and allows us to treat each patient with respect, use your chosen name and pronouns correctly, and provide care with dignity.
Your answers are kept private and are protected by law. What you share is always up to you! We ask because we care, you decide what to share.
Frequently Asked Questions
We welcome and invite questions, concerns or ideas
We welcome your ideas on how to best co-develop our future steps to achieve an equitable and inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and circumstances.
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 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 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!!”