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model to support the mental, physical, social and spiritual well-being of Finger Lakes residents. ACH and the Cayuga County Health Department identified priority areas during the most recent Community Health Needs Assessment: P revent a nd t reat ch ron ic d i sea se, a nd increase hea lthca re ser vices for low-income populations. The partners developed specif ic goa ls to address these priorities. Improving access to more affordable healthy foods and encouraging a more active lifestyle is now a top priority for reducing obesity and is being achieved by increasing the availability of fruits and vegetables and creating more access to physical activities. To help promote Hea lthy Women, Infants and Children, a New York State Department of Health Prevention Agenda, ACH is work i ng to increase healthcare s e r v i c e s f o r l o w - income populations. A new Women's Health Center with health education programs have been established, including: + Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies, a program that helps mothers access a wide range of community services that can benefit them and their babies, such as doula services, assistance with transportation, breastfeeding support from certified lactation counselors and in-home nurse visits for first-time mothers + Me d ic a l ly Sp ea k i n g , a s er ie s of lectures covering topics such as stroke, cardiovascular health and women's health and wellness + Women's Hea lth Expo, interactive workshops led by a rea hea lthca re providers and a keynote address "We are fully committed to working w it h our col lea g ues to successf u l ly i mplement a nd eva luat e prog ra m s, policies and services in our community. We are committed to investing in three main services – Cancer Care, Cardiology, a nd O r t hop e d ic s , a l l of wh ich a r e significant needs in our communities," Berlucchi says. "Together, we will move forward toward improved hea lth and well-being for all." ENHANCING CANCER CARE A new pa r t nersh ip w it h S y ra cu se - based Upstate Cancer Center at Auburn Community Hospital the only academic medical center in the region, strengthens and supports the expertise of the oncology specialists at ACH. Upstate's program is ranked in the top 20% in the United States by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and is the only facility in Central New York accredited by the organization. " We a r e a b l e t o p r o v i d e v e r y c ont emp or a r y c a nc er c a re here at Auburn Communit y Hospita l," says David B. Duggan, MD, MACP, Professor of Medicine at Upstate Medical University and Medical Director of Upstate Cancer Center at ACH. "People feel a strong attachment to the hospital and want to get care here. Our ability to help so they do not have to travel provides a sense of security and comfort." Located on the hospita l's first floor, Upstate Cancer Center at ACH offers a spectr u m of a dva nced d ia g nostic Dr. Brian D. Tallerico & the Mako Robot at Auburn Community Hospital. 0 8 ❱❱❱❱❱ C O V E R F E A T U R E