Cortland Healthcare Center

08/05/2026

The Port of Call theme for this month is Bora Bora! Bora Bora is a beautiful tropical island, and we are excited for the residents to experience their culture this month through food, activities and fun. We can't wait! 🏖️

08/04/2026

Happy 236th birthday to the United States Coast Guard! We thank active-duty Coast Guardsmen and veterans of the Coast Guard for their service to our country.

Semper Paratus. Always Ready.

08/02/2026

Happy National Coloring Book Day! Many people enjoy coloring because it gives them a chance to use their imagination while reliving their childhood. Here are some health benefits of coloring:

Does your older loved one enjoy being creative? Coloring is a great activity for seniors because they can express themselves for a few hours. Many people enjoy coloring because it gives them a chance to use their imagination while reliving their childhood.There are many coloring book options, from b...

08/01/2026

Today is World Lung Cancer Day. Lung cancer is the most common cancer in the world, with 2.1 million new cases occurring each year. Approximately 541,000 Americans living today have been diagnosed with lung cancer at some point in their lives.

Here’s how lung cancer affects the body, the signs of lung cancer, and what puts you at risk for it:

Lung cancer is the most common cancer in the world, with 2.1 million new cases occurring each year. Approximately 541,000 Americans living today have been diagnosed with lung cancer at some point in their lives.1Here’s how lung cancer affects the body, the signs of lung cancer, and what puts you a...

07/31/2026

Happy National Avocado Day! Avocado makes a great addition to any meal or recipe because of its fresh and distinct taste. Avocados also contain a variety of health benefits that can help you meet your nutritional needs and goals.

Here are 4 reasons why avocados are good for you, as well as how you can add more avocados into your diet:

Avocado is an extremely popular fruit that is typically used as an ingredient in smoothies, sandwiches, tacos, and guacamole.Avocado makes a great addition to any meal or recipe because of its fresh and distinct taste. Avocados also contain a variety of health benefits that can help you meet your nu...

07/30/2026

Happy National Cheesecake Day!

07/29/2026

Occupational Therapy is a type of therapy that focuses on helping patients perform daily tasks and activities. Check out more on occupational therapy and the types of people it helps in this blog:

Occupational Therapy is a type of therapy that focuses on helping patients perform daily tasks and activities. Occupational therapy helps people learn tasks such as eating, getting dressed in the morning, and putting on shoes, with a focus on designing tools to help individuals achieve their goals o...

07/28/2026

Each year, July 28th is World Nature Conservation Day, a holiday that recognizes the importance of a clean environment in society.

There are small habits you can incorporate into your lifestyle to live more environmentally friendly. Here are some ways you can conserve energy and resources today:

Each year, July 28th observes World Nature Conservation Day, a holiday that recognizes the importance that a clean environment plays in society. Nature conservation efforts are made to help keep the Earth’s resources clean and available for future generations.There are small habits you can incorpo...

07/26/2026

Did you know that millions of people receive occupational therapy each year to help them regain their health, independence, and quality of life through therapy, exercise, and treatment plans?

In addition to occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants help their patients regain the skills needed to function in their everyday lives. Here is more info on what an occupational therapy assistant is, how to become one, and where they can work:

Did you know that millions of people receive occupational therapy each year to help them regain their health, independence, and quality of life through therapy, exercise, and treatment plans?1In addition to occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants help their patients regain the skill...

07/25/2026

Happy Christmas in July!