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.

 

Survivors of Suicide Support Group

A new suicide survivors support group has just started for folks in the Cortland area. Come join us in a safe, comfortable environment to talk about your lost loved one(s). We meet the 1st Thursday of every month at 6:00 pm, at the East End Community Center, 46 Elm St. in Cortland. If you have any questions please call Meghan at (607) 753-3580 or send an email to SOSCortland@gmail.com.

 

CAPCO – WIC Programs

New WIC guidelines and food package choices: If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have infants and children up to 5 years old, and if you meet income guidelines, you may be eligible for services from the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). New food package choices are in line with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and Healthy People 2010 Goals. Please call 753-6781 for more information.

 

Breastfeeding Peer Counselors

CAPCO and the Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) are now offering Breastfeeding Peer Counseling sessions at CAPCO, 32 North Main Street in Cortland and at the McGraw Family Resource Center. Peer Counselors are moms like you who can provide information, offer support, and help parents with any concerns. Infant feeding classes, back-to-work classes, and an on-going “Gold Club” are offered. All classes are free of charge, but class size may be limited. See Breastfeeding Support Group for times and locations. For additional information, please contact WIC at 753-6781 or janicev@capco.org.

 

“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.

 

NYS Department of Health, Regional Asthma Coalitions, Best Practices Webinar Series

These webinars are intended to share some of the outcomes of the activities of the NYS Department of Health Regional Asthma Coalitions. It is anticipated that by highlighting these projects we can expand the learning community and spread lessons learned so successful projects may be replicated by others. The webinars are meant for physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, social workers, educators, administrators, community and environmental advocates, students, and anyone interested in improving the lives of children and families with asthma. Download brochure for dates, topics, and registration information.

 

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.