Members enjoy discounts on private rooms at the medical center if they are admitted as patients, and discounts on food and a complementary coffee or tea when they visit the medical center's Garden Cafe. The program sponsors a free lecture series with talks by physicians and health care professional about topics of interest to older adults.
Members also receive a card that includes all pertinent medical history as provided by the member.
In case of an emergency or hospitalization, the attending physician can quickly access this information to help in treatment, whether the patient is in or out of town. Return to top of page . The Department of Social Work at Cayuga Medical Center is staffed by professional counselors and social workers whose role it is to assist patients and their families cope with the stresses and disruptions that can accompany an emergency or planned hospital visit. The social work department also completes patient assessments, and works with patients and their families to develop treatment plans. When patients are ready to be discharged to home, social workers also initiate service referrals as appropriate.