Depending on your needs, there are different community resources available to help you prevent or manage conditions that last 1 year or more and require ongoing medical attention or limit your day-to-day activities. These are considered chronic diseases and include diabetes, heart disease, cancer, chronic lung disease, stroke, asthma, Alzheimer’s, and chronic kidney disease.
1 on 1 Support
Cayuga Center for Healthy Living: Learn how to improve your health and well-being by managing your weight, stress, and chronic health conditions.
Cornell Cooperative Extension: Work with a nutrition educator to learn how to manage chronic health conditions with delicious, affordable, and healthy meals.
Human Services Coalition: Learn how to fully use your health insurance and find affordable health services and prescription medicines. Get assistance with health insurance enrollment.
YMCA of Ithaca & Tompkins County: Learn how to monitor your blood pressure at home and how to lower your blood pressure.
Your Local Health Department: If you are pregnant, nursing, or caring for children under the age of 5, you may qualify to receive the benefits of WIC. WIC benefits include healthy food at no cost, 1:1 nutrition education, and 1:1 breastfeeding support.
Group Workshops
Cayuga Center for Healthy Living: Learn how to make changes to your life to prevent diabetes.
Cornell Cooperative Extension: Participate in small group classes to learn how to manage chronic health conditions with delicious, affordable, and healthy meals.
YMCA of Ithaca & Tompkins County: Learn how to make small changes and new habits for a healthy weight.
Food & Fitness
Produce Prescription Program: Ask your provider about vouchers to buy fresh fruits and vegetables at your local farmers market (at no cost).
Tompkins County Food Resource Directory: Search this directory to find free food or prepared meals.
YMCA of Ithaca & Tompkins County, Cortland YMCA, or Corning Family YMCA: Become a member of your nearest YMCA for access to family-friendly fitness, on-site childcare, summer camp, and swim lessons.
Your Local Health Department: If you are pregnant, nursing, or caring for children under the age of 5, you may qualify to receive the benefits of WIC. WIC benefits include healthy food at no cost, 1:1 nutrition education, and 1:1 breastfeeding support.
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“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.”
“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. “
