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Your Impact Starts Here
East Hill Medical Center is an award-winning, community health center. As a nonprofit organization, we are committed to providing high-quality affordable care for our patients.To continue meeting the evolving needs of our patients, we are excited to announce the development of a new facility.
This single-story site will support team-based, integrated medical care across all service lines and enhance operational efficiency through centralized reception, shared waiting areas, and streamlined workflows.
Your generosity will help us:
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Fund vital infrastructure improvements
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Invest in advanced medical & dental equipment
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Create a safe, welcoming environment for patients & staff
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10,500
Annual Patients
36,000
2025 Patient Visits
55
Years of Service
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Why Your Support Is Needed:
Cayuga County is facing a growing demand for preventive health services, rising community needs, and severe provider shortages. As a non-profit charitable organization, every dollar we earn is reinvested into delivering high-quality care and improving access to essential services
for rural residents.
Your support makes you a vital partner in advancing our mission. By contributing, you’ll help strengthen the health and well-being of local individuals and families, create lasting community impact, and leave a legacy of compassionate care and systemic change. We also honor our donors in ways that reflect their level of support, including a giving wall, naming opportunities, and other meaningful acknowledgments.
Accessibility Ehnacements
Expanded physical accessibility
Overhang canopy, accessible pathways, handicapped bathrooms with roll-in shower.
Adaptive medical equipment
Acoustic ceiling tiles and dimmable lighting for a comfortable environment.
Sensory-friendly design
Adjustable exam beds, bariatric scales, Hoyer lift, and specialized dental tools.
Enhanced communication
Nurse call systems, overhead paging, and secure network for coordinated care.
This project will expand access to affordable, essential health services for thousands of local residents, including those with developmental disabilities, who often face long waits, travel outside the community, or delay preventive care due to provider shortages.
$12,180,600
$9,775,650
Total Project Costs
Committed Funds
This project creates an opportunity to develop a state-of-the-art medical facility designed to:
Serve 3,000+ additional patients annually, including underserved populations
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Add 11 treatment rooms to expand dental, primary care, and behavioral health services
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Create a modern facility for hands-on student training and workforce development
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Strengthen long-term sustainability through increased revenue and lower maintenance costs
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Improve health outcomes, reduced emergency costs, stronger families, and thriving communities
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Ways to Donate
East Hill provides several ways to make thoughtful gifts. Some of the most common options are below.
Immediate Impact
Make an immediate impact with a one-time or recurring gift. You can donate by cash, check, or credit/debit card. Your contribution directly supports East Hill’s mission to deliver high-quality, equitable health care services that improve the physical and emotional well-being of our entire community.
Planned Giving
Leaving a legacy through planned giving allows you to make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of our community, while also providing financial benefits for you and your loved ones. Below are several ways you can include East Hill Medical Center in your long-term plans:
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Bequest in your will: By naming East Hill Medical Center in your will, you can leave a meaningful legacy that supports future generations. Your bequest may reduce the taxable portion of your estate, helping you provide for both your loved ones and your community’s health.
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Retirement Plan Gift: You can designate East Hill Medical Center as a beneficiary of your retirement plan assets (such as an IRA or 401(k)). Because these assets may be subject to significant taxes when passed to heirs, gifting them to a nonprofit can help you reduce that tax burden, making your contribution more cost-effective and impactful.
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Life Insurance Policy: Consider naming East Hill Medical Center as both the owner and beneficiary of a life insurance policy. This option may offer an immediate income tax deduction and could reduce potential estate taxes, all while turning a modest investment into a significant future gift for community health.
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Living Trust: By including East Hill Medical Center as a beneficiary in your living trust, you maintain control of your assets during your lifetime while ensuring they support our mission in the future. This approach may also provide estate tax advantages and simplify the distribution of your assets.