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CENTRALUS HEALTH INC
ITHACA, NY · EIN 332440847 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · Micro (<$100K) · centralushealth.org
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mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT COMMUNITY HEALTH, INCLUDING TO SERVE AS THE SOLE MEMBER OF ONE OR MORE ENTITIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Centralus Health Inc is a nonprofit organization based in Ithaca, NY that promotes and supports community health through affiliation with regional healthcare providers. It serves as the sole member of multiple healthcare entities, including Arnot Health and Cayuga Health, which deliver clinical services across upstate New York. The organization supports patient care initiatives, preventative health education, and community wellness programs.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Arnot Ogden Medical Center School of Nursing
Nursing education program offering the region’s only evening nursing track to increase access to healthcare training and workforce development.
Food as Medicine
Local partnership program that brings fresh produce and pantry staples into healthcare settings to support patient nutrition and address food insecurity as part of medical care.
MyChart Patient Portal
Digital health platform providing patients with 24/7 access to medical records, test results, appointment scheduling, secure messaging with providers, and billing services.
Rapid Lung Nodule Clinic
Specialized clinic launched by Arnot Health to provide timely diagnosis and treatment for patients with lung nodules, improving early intervention and outcomes.
Stroke Support Group
Peer-led support group for stroke survivors and caregivers that meets twice monthly at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Elmira, offering emotional support, rehabilitation strategies, and guest speakers to improve quality of life post-stroke.
activities · 12 groups

What they do

  • Advanced Surgical and Cardiac Care 3 activities
    • Provides robotic surgery for pelvic floor disorders
      Offers treatment for pelvic floor issues using robotic surgery performed by a urogynecologist at Arnot Health, a member of Centralus Health.
    • Provides specialized clinical services
      Operates a Rapid Lung Nodule Clinic for timely evaluation of lung nodules, a medical weight loss clinic with personalized treatment plans, and expanded gastroenterology services including interventional care.
    • Recognized for high-quality clinical outcomes and patient experience
      Recognized on the Forbes Top Hospitals 2026 list for high-quality care, strong patient outcomes, and exceptional value, with five-star ratings in patient experience, surgical safety, and efficient care delivery as measured by Medicare spending.
  • Comprehensive Women's Health Services 1 activity
    • Delivers OB/GYN and maternal care services
      Provides OB/GYN services through member organizations at multiple locations in New York State, delivering over 700 babies annually with personalized care, supporting infant nutrition with over 90% of newborns exclusively fed breastmilk, and offering Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) services at rates exceeding the state average.
  • Diagnostic Testing and Imaging Services 1 activity
    • Designated as an ACR Prostate Cancer MRI Center
      Arnot Ogden Medical Center, part of Centralus Health, is designated as an ACR Prostate Cancer MRI Center by the American College of Radiology, reflecting high standards in prostate cancer imaging.
  • Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
    • Funds community well-being events through sponsorships
      Provides sponsorship dollars to support community events and activities that improve well-being, reflecting a grantmaking role in community health initiatives.
  • Patient Portal and Digital Health Access 1 activity
    • Implements and maintains the Epic electronic health record system with MyChart patient portal
      Implements the Epic electronic health record system to enable secure patient access to medical records, appointment scheduling, provider communication, and bill payment via the MyChart digital portal, with ongoing transition of health information into the system.
  • Healthcare Delivery Networks and Coalitions 1 activity
    • Operates a regional healthcare collaborative network
      Functions as a collaborative network formed through the affiliation of Arnot Health and Cayuga Health to address regional healthcare needs across New York State.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Partners on food-as-medicine initiatives
      Partners with local organizations to bring fresh produce and pantry staples into healthcare settings as part of a food-as-medicine program addressing nutritional health.
  • Brain Injury Support & Rehabilitation 1 activity
    • Provides emergency stroke care and support
      Delivers emergency stroke care at designated stroke centers in Elmira and Ithaca and hosts a stroke support group that meets twice monthly at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Elmira to support recovery and adjustment.
  • Sliding Fee Scale Healthcare 1 activity
    • Provides financial assistance and insurance enrollment support
      Offers financial assistance to patients with household incomes at or below 400% of the Federal Poverty Level and supports patients in applying for state or federally funded insurance programs such as Medicaid.
  • Health System Parent Organization 1 activity
    • Serves as sole member of affiliated entities to support community health
      Acts as the sole member of one or more healthcare entities to promote and support community health, ensuring alignment with regional health priorities.
  • Cancer Patient Financial and Practical Support 1 activity
    • Supports cancer patients through financial assistance programs
      Raised $80,000 since 2023 to support nine women with cancer, providing targeted financial assistance for treatment and care.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Complies with federal price transparency requirements
      Complies with federal regulations by publishing Machine-Readable Files that list standard charges for all medical services.
    • Maintains accreditation for sleep care services
      Maintained American Academy of Sleep Medicine accreditation for 10 consecutive years, demonstrating sustained delivery of high-quality sleep disorder care.
    • Prevents hospital-acquired infections
      Prevented Central-Line Associated Bloodstream Infections for 1,500 consecutive days at Cayuga Medical Center and Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections for 450 consecutive days at Arnot Ogden Medical Center.
    • Provides guest billing payment options for patients without MyChart accounts
      Offers a guest billing payment option allowing individuals without a MyChart account to pay medical bills using identifying information from their billing statement.
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1 years on record · 2024–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 6
  • ARIE VAN DEN BLINK — DIRECTOR
  • GARY KORETZKY MP PHD — DIRECTOR
  • KRISTA NILES-UPDYKE — DIRECTOR
  • LAURIE MANTE — DIRECTOR
  • PAUL STREETER — DIRECTOR
  • THOMA LIVIGNE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 22

Who they work with

  • American Academy of Sleep Medicine Government — National accrediting body that has granted and maintained accreditation for Arnot Health Sleep Disorders Center, a member of Centralus Health.
  • American College of Radiology Government — Granted Arnot Ogden Medical Center the ACR Prostate Cancer MRI Center designation, recognizing adherence to national standards.
  • Arnot Health Network — Arnot Health is a member of Centralus Health and provides clinical services including urogynecology and robotic surgery.
  • Arnot Health Network — Member organization of Centralus Health providing OB/GYN services and cervical cancer screening
  • Arnot Health Network — Member organization of Centralus Health that operates designated stroke centers and hosts a stroke support group.
  • Arnot Health Partner — Arnot Ogden Medical Center is part of Arnot Health, which is an affiliate of Centralus Health.
  • Arnot Health Partner — Collaborative affiliate in the Centralus Health network.
  • Arnot Health Partner — Health system within the Centralus Health network achieving patient safety milestones.
  • Arnot Health Partner — Member organization of Centralus Health that uses the shared Epic electronic health record system
  • Arnot Health Partner — Shares lab and imaging reports through the MyChart system.
  • Association of Fundraising Professionals Network — Recognized by AFP with the "Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year" award as part of National Philanthropy Day.
  • Cayuga Health Network — Member organization of Centralus Health providing OB/GYN services at multiple locations
  • Cayuga Health Network — Member organization of Centralus Health that provides emergency stroke care at a designated stroke center.
  • Cayuga Health Partner — Collaborates with and receives philanthropic support through initiatives connected to Cayuga Health.
  • Cayuga Health Partner — Collaborative affiliate in the Centralus Health network.
  • Cayuga Health Partner — Health system within the Centralus Health network achieving patient safety milestones.
  • Cayuga Health Partner — Member organization of Centralus Health that uses the shared Epic electronic health record system
  • Cayuga Health Partner — Shares lab and imaging reports through the MyChart system.
  • Cayuga Medical Center Partner — Member organization within Centralus Health providing maternity services.
  • Gorges Givers Partner — Receives donations from Watkins Glen International’s RACE Foundation through a partnership involving Centralus Health.
  • Schuyler Hospital Foundation Partner — Partnership to provide financial and medical support services for women with cancer in Schuyler County.
  • Watkins Glen International’s RACE Foundation Partner — Donated $1,000 to Gorges Givers in collaboration with Centralus Health.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Food-Is-Medicine Integration
    methodology: food_is_medicine
    By integrating access to fresh produce and pantry staples within healthcare settings, nutritional needs are addressed as part of clinical care, because nutrition is treated as a modifiable health determinant that improves patient outcomes.
  • Peer-Led Support for Mental Health and Recovery
    methodology: peer_support
    By using peer-led support groups and educational tools like the BEFAST acronym, stroke recovery outcomes and mental health are improved, because shared lived experiences and accessible knowledge foster emotional support, early intervention, and sustained engagement.
  • Preventive Cancer Care Through Screening, Vaccination, and Provider Engagement
    methodology: cancer_prevention_through_screening_and_vaccination
    By promoting routine cervical cancer screening, HPV vaccination, and personalized discussions with providers based on risk factors, cancer progression is prevented and early detection is improved, because combining clinical guidance with patient education increases adherence and intervention efficacy.
  • Whole Person Care Model
    methodology: whole_person_care
    By addressing the whole person—beyond clinical needs—to prioritize people as individuals, stronger connections are formed and health outcomes improve, because holistic engagement increases trust, continuity, and self-management.