Centralus Health

Organization Description

Centralus Health, an affiliation of Arnot Health and Cayuga Health, is focused on the region's changing needs and wellbeing. More than a group of experienced caregivers, Centralus Health is a partnership of advocates who strive to eliminate barriers to better health, innovating and evolving services in communities for enhanced holistic care close to home. Beyond clinical outcomes, it's strengthening community connections and setting a higher standard for quality that's exceptionally personal.

Centralus Health's mission is to deliver high-quality care, empower teams to succeed and improve the wellbeing of the communities served. Its vision is to grow a best-in-class integrated delivery network.

Community Description

Midway between New York City and Niagara Falls, this area is known for picturesque lakes, lush forests, scenic bluffs, and valleys dotted with wineries, orchards, dairy farms, resorts and country inns. Local communities are rich in history and offer abundant, varied and competitively priced housing in and around the cities and suburbs of Elmira, Corning, Cortland, Ithaca, and Watkins Glen. Low crime rate, low traffic volumes, short commuting distances, and an easygoing, rural character enable a comfortable lifestyle.

The Southern Finger Lakes and Twin Tiers boast many educational opportunities for families, including public, private, faith-based and Montessori schools in Schuyler, Chemung, Steuben, Tompkins and Tioga Counties in New York and Bradford and Tioga Counties in nearby Pennsylvania. Colleges and universities within convenient distances include Elmira College, Cornell University, Ithaca College, Mansfield University, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, and SUNY Cortland, Binghamton, and Corning.

The area is home to over 30 State Parks and boasts a wide range of recreational activities including lakes, rivers, and canals for fishing, swimming, canoeing, water skiing, sailing, kayaking, and white-water rafting. Land activities include hiking, biking, golfing, rock climbing, bird watching, hunting, and skiing. The area offers professional and collegiate sports, racing, and golf courses. Cultural life is rich with museums, historical centers, and a world-class performing arts center. The Finger Lakes are home to renowned wine trails, the #1 ranked Farmer's Market in the US, and nationally-recognized restaurants.