Ithaca, NY, May 10, 2023 – Cayuga Health announced today that mandatory masking for all Cayuga Health patients and visitors will be discontinued, effective May 11, due to reduced COVID community and transmission rates. Self-screening will be in place at all Cayuga Health facility entrances. Questions include if you have symptoms, diagnosis, or contact with someone known to be infected with COVID in the past 10 days.
Cayuga Health employees will continue to wear N95 masks and eye protection when caring for those patients who are suspected or known to be COVID-positive. While not required in other cases, masking continues to be recommended to all patients, staff, and visitors. Individuals may choose to use masks based on:
- personal preference, informed by their perceived level of risk for infection based on their recent activities,
- their potential for developing severe disease,
- or if someone in their household is at increased risk for severe disease.
Cayuga Health continues to monitor COVID community and transmission rates and will adjust the policy if cases increase.
what our patients are saying
“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!!”
“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 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. “
“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.”
