Take Time to Move

Did you know that sitting may be killing you? Researchers have linked sitting for prolonged periods with a number of health problems as well as premature death from cardiovascular disease. As humans – we are meant to move.

Since 1983, May has been observed as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. With the advent of nicer weather, many of us now turn our thoughts to activities outside. But organized sports are not the only way to move and increase our physical health. Further, physicians recommend that we ease our way into our summer activities.

Organized sports and family activities are a great way to get active. And, since more and more of us spend more time sitting at a desk at school or work, it’s also important to find ways to move throughout the day. Looking for a few ways to add movement to your life?

 

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Behavioral Health

Behavioral Health services are available to all enrolled medical patients of East Hill Family Medical, Inc., including children over the age of seven that are seen by pediatricians at Summit Medical. All patients, adult and children need a referral from their primary care doctor to be seen by behavioral health providers.

These services are offered by a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an R number.

Behavioral Health Services may include (but are not limited to ) individual therapy for adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, grief and loss issues, symptoms related to post traumatic stress, and relationship conflict.

Behavioral Health services also offers case management services. Our case manager assists East Hill patients with medical referrals, and provides advocacy, support and outreach to other community agencies according to the patient's needs.

We do not provide ADHD evaluations, or evaluations/testimony for court cases.

We accept most insurances including Medicaid managed care.

A clinical psychologist and certified social worker are available to provide counseling services to adult medicine patients of East Hill Family Medical, Inc. We provide counseling services to all East Hill patients when referred by their medical provider.

315-253-8477

Jane Gershaw, Ph.D.

Roberta Valentine, LCSW-R
Tammy Kick, Case Manager 

Medical Services Carriers

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Fidelis
  • GHI
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • MVP
  • RMSCO
  • United Healthcare
  • Tricare

A sliding fee scale is available for all services.

Location

Auburn, Genesee Street
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