Finger Lakes Performing Provider System (FLPPS) is partnering with the Community Action of Orleans and Genesee in a new program called "Axis of Care."

The program is designed to increase access to healthcare for homeless and housing insecure families in Orleans County.

Community Action will hire a health coach in order to connect individuals with services, set and track goals, and coordinate transportation to healthcare facilities.

Carol Tegas, the executive director of FLPPS said in a press release, “FLPPS is proud to partner with these organizations in the community who have fostered deep trust with individuals and have the expertise to deliver excellent services in a collaborative model of care. This pioneering program aims to address health disparities and will provide vital care to vulnerable individuals in a rural community.”

FLPPS and the Community Action are also partnering with Orleans Community Health, Oak Orchard Health, and Genesee Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse to provide telehealth services, as well as a mobile health van.