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Cayuga Medical Center (CMC) – Ithaca's hospital
CMC Emergency Department
CMC Convenient Care Center
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Cayuga Medical Center (CMC)

 

607 274-4011

Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca is a 204-bed acute-care facility for emergency, inpatient, and outpatient needs. Accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), CMC is a not-for-profit regional health care organization, employing 800 health-care professionals, with an affiliated medical staff of 180 physicians. Gannett and CMC maintain a strong, collaborative relationship and shared commitment to quality health care services for Cornell students, faculty, and staff. For a full listing of CMC extensive medical services, visit their web site.
Hours: CMC is open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.

Directions to Cayuga Medical Center from Gannett

101 Dates Drive (Route 96)
From Gannett, take Campus Road going west to Stewart Avenue. Turn left on Stewart Avenue. Go one block to the 4 way stop at Buffalo Street. Turn right onto Buffalo Street (west) and follow approximately 2 miles. You will cross over Route 13. Continue straight watching for signs for Route 96 (north). Cayuga Medical Center is approximately 2 1/2 miles north on the right.


Cayuga Medical Center Emergency Department:

 

607 274-4411

The Emergency Department is open 24-hours per day, 365 days per year. While the majority of patients admitted to the Emergency Department arrive by ambulance following injuries, accidents, or sudden traumatic illness, patients are also treated for illnesses and injuries that need immediate attention. If you are uncertain about whether you need emergency room services, call Gannett anytime of day or night to consult with a health care provider. We will help you determine what care you need, and how and when to get it. If necessary, we will arrange transportation to Cayuga Medical Center.

Hours: CMC’s Emergency Department is open 24-hours per day, 365 days per year.

Directions to Cayuga Medical Center from Gannett

101 Dates Drive (Route 96)
From Gannett, take Campus Road going west to Stewart Avenue. Turn left on Stewart Avenue. Go one block to the 4 way stop at Buffalo Street. Turn right onto Buffalo Street (west) and follow approximately 2 miles. You will cross over Route 13. Continue straight watching for signs for Route 96 (north). Cayuga Medical Center is approximately 2 1/2 miles north on the right.


 Cayuga Medical Center Convenient Care Center:

 

607 274-4150

The Convenient Care Center is staffed full-time by physicians, registered nurses, and support personnel who offer medical care on a walk-in basis, without an appointment. If you are uncertain about whether you need Convenient Care Center services, call Gannett anytime of day or night to consult with a health care provider. We will help you determine what care you need, and how and when to get it. If necessary, we will arrange transportation to the Convenient Care Center.
Hours: Open daily 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Directions to Convenient Care Center from Gannett

From Gannett, take Campus Road going east to East Avenue. Turn left on East Avenue; go through campus to the traffic light. Continue straight over the Thurston Avenue bridge to Wait Avenue (on right at curve). Take first right onto Triphammer Road; stay on Triphammer for approximately 2 miles until you reach Hanshaw Road (Community Corners). Turn right on Hanshaw Road until you reach a 4 way stop at Warren Road. Turn left on Warren Road; continue for about 1 1/2 miles. Convenient Care Center will be on your right.

Emergency?  Get Help Here!

On campus, call the police:
911 from a campus phone
255-1111 from a cell phone or non-campus phone
Blue Light Phone or campus emergency phone: lift the receiver or press the button

Off campus, call 911

Gannett 24/7 phone consult: 255-5155

Cayuga Medical Center 
Emergency Department
  274-4411
Convenient Care Center
  274-4150

Emergency transportation options

More information about what to do in an emergency

Ithaca-area medical providers

Cayuga Medical Center (CMC), Ithaca's hospital, has an affiliated medical staff of about 180 physicians. Review the current list of CMC medical providers.