Welcome!

Welcome to the Seven Valleys Health Coalition website! The SVHC is a coalition of providers, agencies and interested individuals working to promote effective, efficient and accessible health and human services through coordinated services, sharing resources, and fostering an integrated system of health care. This web site and the programs of the SVHC are designed to improve the health and well being of Cortland County residents.

 

“Be Active Your Way” Exercise Directory

A free recreational directory of Cortland County activities is now available. The directory includes information about aerobics, water exercises, low intensity exercises, walking sites/groups, commercial exercise facilities, flexibility and strength training, and other recreational opportunities. This tool will benefit and guide older Americans who want to learn more about where to be physically active and remain healthy in their own way.

Copies are available at the Cortland County Aging Office (basement level, Room 6) and Nutrition Program Office (basement level, Room 10) at the Cortland County Office Building at 60 Central Avenue, Cortland. It is also available at each of the eight senior centers in Cortland, Homer, Truxton, Scott, Harford, Marathon, Willet, and McGraw.

 

Healthy and Active Living
A new 6-week program for people with chronic conditions. Learn what you can do to take control of your chronic illness rather than letting the illness control you.

Topics include how to work with your doctor, how to manage your symptoms, new ways of problem solving, how to set and achieve realistic goals, communication skills, and relaxation techniques.

This program was developed at Stanford University to help anyone who lives with ongoing health conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, chronic pain, MS, cancer, depression, breathing problems or back problems.

Advanced registration is required. See flyer for details.

The program is being offered as a collaborative effort of the CNY Diabetes Prevention Partnership, Seven Valleys Health Coalition, Family Health Network, and the NYS-DOH Healthy Heart Program.

 

Asthma Action Plans:

A written customized plan can help you and your family manage your asthma and prevent it from getting worse. Treatment plans help you know what medication(s) to take and how to adjust your medication when your asthma gets worse.

If you take medication for asthma – you should have an action plan. School aged children should share the asthma action plan with the school nurse. Download an Asthma Action Plan Form from the Asthma Coaltion of the Southern Tier.

 

Central New York Diabetes Prevention Partnership

Seven Valleys Health Coalition is home to the Central New York Diabetes Prevention Partnership, CNY-DPP. Grant funding from the New York State Department of Health for diabetes prevention and management is used to present workshops for diabetics, sponsor support groups, and diabetes education programs. Funding also covered a diabetes update for medical providers, which was held this past spring.

Anyone interested in adding their name to the mailing list to receive the annual diabetes newsletter or workshop flyers should call Seven Valleys Health Coalition at (607) 756-4198.