Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca

On National Intern Day, we’re highlighting the dedication and hard work of 3 of our amazing interns. This summer they have worked with our DEI team to help source, stock, and maintain our Community Cupboard. The food is available at no cost for patients, staff, and their loved ones, with the aim of advancing health equity, food security, and overall health and wellness in our communities. Cayuga Health has Community Cupboards are located at Cayuga Park, Schuyler Hospital, with a third location at the Ithaca Mall in the works. Knowing that there is a dependable source of food can reduce stress and anxiety related to food insecurity. Community food cupboards often bring people together, fostering a sense of community and mutual support. This social cohesion can lead to stronger, more resilient communities. This peace of mind contributes to better mental health and well-being. Access to nutritious food is essential for maintaining good health and preventing chronic diseases. Community food cupboards help individuals make healthier food choices, leading to better overall health outcomes.

Tompkins County, home to many of our offices and Cayuga Medical Center, ranks as New York’s 3rd best county to live in. Our dedication to public health, community, and quality of life helps our county stand out. Other areas of service including Chemung, Cortland, and Steuben Counties also made the top 30. Work in a place you love, find career opportunities at https://lnkd.in/euFfeaQY

Maguire Subaru of Ithaca recently donated blankets to the Cayuga Medical Center Foundation for patients undergoing cancer treatments. The donation is part of a partnership between Subaru and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) as part of the Subaru Loves to Care Event. Since 2016, LLS and Subaru have supported cancer patients and their families with free resources such as blankets. Blankets not only provide emotional comfort for patients undergoing treatment, but also can manage physical effects as well. Often, chemotherapy can cause side effects that make patients feel cold. The cancer care kits, provided by the CMC Foundation, will also include self-care items not covered by insurance, such as soap, moisturizer, lip balm, and lotion. To learn more about the CMC Foundation, including how to donate, go to: https://lnkd.in/gju6YDdG

To close out Health Care Risk Management Week, Michelle Paltrowitz, Risk and Regulation Manager at Cayuga Health, shares insights on the dynamic nature of her role. From proactive work to team collaboration, the Risk Management department is driving positive change to help create a safer healthcare environment.

Cayuga Health had Rachel Dufrense speak on her role as an RN Risk Analyst during her staff feature for Health Care RiskManagement Week. Making sure staff are safe and prepared helps ensure our patients are safe too. Being able to talk through issues helps all parties be risk aware, and find solutions.

In one of today's videos celebrating Health Care Risk Management Week, Micah Notarpole speaks on how the active feedback from patients and visitors helps drive patient centered care.

Today, for Health Care Risk Management Week, Risk Analyst Abby Reich speaks on the importance of Safety Rounds. Finding areas of opportunity to improve in helps redefine "Risk" as a positive word.

Throughout Health Care Risk Management Week, we are highlighting members of our Risk Team. Program Manager Rob Longenberger speaks on the importance of keeping people safe- not just our patients but the community that we work with and along side of. Recognizing the hard work of our employees and the multi-team collaboration needed is something he is proud to be apart of.

Monday, Cayuga Health CEO and President Dr. Martin Stallone was awarded by the Baden-Powell Council of Scouting America with its 2024 Distinguished Citizen Award. The award honors individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to improving the lives of others and shaping the future of our community. Thank you, Dr. Stallone, for your tireless commitment ensuring Cayuga Health continues to serve and enhance the health of our local communities.

Join us in celebrating two of our team members, Chandorian Portis, Interim Senior Director of Nursing and Clinical Services, and Steve Waight, System Director of Human Resource Business Partners, on their graduation from Leadership Tompkins! Their dedication to growth is inspiring. We’re excited to witness the positive impact they’ll continue to make within our system and community!