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Geneva, NY

Health

Care Package
Health care choices in Geneva are varied and accessible, allowing patients to choose from customary or alternative methods to achieve wellness. In addition to traditional physicians, surgeons, optometrists and dentists, there are also a number of counselors, chiropractors, acupuncturists and massage therapists, along with health and fitness centers and day spas in and around Geneva. For a complete list, visit the Chamber’s Web site at www.genevany.com.

Finger Lakes Health
Medical care in Geneva is anchored by Finger Lakes Health, a community-owned, not-for-profit health system that includes two hospitals and four long-term-care living centers. Area residents have access to high-tech services delivered by compassionate professionals and support staff.

Finger Lakes Health is the area’s largest employer, with over 1,600 employees, and is served by a medical staff of 160 physicians who provide primary care and specialty medicine. Geneva General Hospital, a 132-bed general acute care hospital, offers a full range of diagnostic and treatment services, including acute physical rehab, cardiac rehab, chemical dependency treatment, diagnostic imaging, emergency medicine, general surgery, gastroenterology, gynecology, intensive care, obstetrics, occupational medicine, orthopedic surgery, renal dialysis and rehab services, among others.

In addition, the health system operates a number of community support services, including primary care facilities, housing options for the elderly and handicapped, a school of nursing, and an accredited child care center.

There are many outstanding doctors and health care professionals in the Geneva area. Call the Physician Referral Service at (315) 787-4060 for more information.

Seneca Lake Terrace Assisted Living Center
Seneca Lake Terrace Assisted Living Center provides a variety of services in a beautifully designed “neighborhood” setting for those who may no longer be able to live alone or who want an alternative to a nursing home.

Among the services offered to residents are 24-hour personal care and supervision, which includes a full range of activities, laundry and linen services, all meals, and housekeeping services.

Seneca Lake Terrace provides quality care in a home-like, supportive environment to ensure independence, dignity, privacy and individuality. For more information, visit www.senecalaketerrace.com.

Finger Lakes Visiting Nurse Service
Finger Lakes Visiting Nurse Service provides complete home health care for an illness, injury or hospitalization. It provides short- and long-term care in Seneca, Wayne and Ontario counties and Hospice and Palliative care in Ontario and Yates counties.

Skilled nursing services include general nursing care and teaching, cardiac care, intravenous therapy, incontinence care, and wound and ostomy care. Finger Lakes Visiting Nurse Service also offers complete rehabilitation services, as well as home health aides to provide personal care.
Finger Lakes Visiting Nurse Service is a private, not-for-profit home care agency which accepts Medicare, Medicaid, most private insurances and private pay. For more information, call (800) 253-4439 or visit www.flvns.org.

Healthy Living
Healthy lifestyle choices are supported by organizations such as the YMCA, sports activities for youngsters and adults alike, and fitness club options.

The region’s inviting outdoor environment offers biking and cross-country skiing and walking trails, as well as many waters that are most inviting for fishing, kayaking and rowing.