Driven by Dedication to Excellence in Patient Care

Driven by Dedication to Excellence in Patient Care 

Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center (CS-HHC) has a well-earned reputation for its dedicated, experienced professional staff with a passion to provide exemplary healthcare — essential not only for individuals and families, but for the region’s quality of life. Comprehensive, integrated primary and specialty medical, dental and behavioral health solutions are provided to adults and children, strengthened by impactful community partnerships. CS-HHC served nearly 60,000 patients in 2025 and now ranks in the top 10% of the nation’s more than 1,500 community health centers. 

Imperative to Ensure Quality Healthcare 

Quality primary care requires compassion, persistence, and a commitment that ensures everyone has access to and receives the care they need. That has never been more of an imperative than now, amid federal Affordable Care Act cutbacks and revisions to Medicaid work requirements; these changes would push costs beyond the ability to pay for thousands of people in our communities.

“Our sustained high quality of healthcare services makes a life-changing difference in the lives of our neighbors, their families and our entire region,” says Michael R. Taylor, CS-HHC’s president and CEO. “We are determined to continue providing exceptional care. Invigorated community support will help enable us to assist our patients in navigating the way forward to better health.” 

Foundation in Support of Mission Earns Support

Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center is unwavering in its commitment to do everything possible to continue serving the health care needs of its patients, and those who turn to CS-HHC in times of acute need. To assist, the Cornell Scott Hill Health Center Foundation was established three years ago to broaden community support of the health center’s mission. 

The foundation has earned support from community partners, including Yale New Haven Health and scores of area residents. It has received top-ranked Platinum status from Candid (formerly GuideStar), signifying transparency in fulfilling its mission. The foundation board and community members have an unwavering dedication to solid stewardship of contributed funds.

Patient Access Fund Responds to Increasing Need

Contributions to the Patient Access Fund will help subsidize the range of necessary medical and behavioral health services for patients. Every donation responds to the urgent need prompted by revisions to federal policies; uncertainty regarding continued access to healthcare coverage; and fears about the economic impact on families and losing access to basic health care services. To donate, visit cornellscott.org/donate.

The Very First Donors’ Story

Visionary philanthropists and community activists, Melanie Barocas Mayer and Rick Mayer, were impressed by CS-HHC’s breadth and depth of services and the compelling need they fill for the center’s patients. “We’re passionate about health and wellness in our local communities,” they explain. “That’s why we were eager to support this important initiative that will meaningfully touch many of our neighbors and their families.” 

National Recognition for Quality Care

CS-HHC’s dedicated staff of over 700 earned recognition from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration in 2025 for delivering excellent outcomes, controlling per patient costs, securely sharing clinical information and deepening patient engagement through digital innovation. CS-HHC continues to expand and elevate transformative health initiatives, including training the next generation of healthcare professionals through academic partnerships. CS-HHC’s comprehensive services include women’s and men’s health, pediatrics and senior care, dental and pharmacy, and school-based health centers in multiple communities. “Excellence is not just a goal, but a daily reality,” described a CS-HHC nurse about the professional environment.

Advancing Child and Family Guidance 

Navigating childhood and adolescence can be challenging, with peer pressure, bullying, trauma, anxiety and depression. At CS-HHC’s Child and Family Guidance (CFG), the support and tools to overcome these challenges are provided. A team of behavioral health professionals help children and teens through holistic individual, group and family therapy, with a range of services. Later this year, CFG will be relocating to a larger facility at ConnCAT Place in New Haven to serve more patients, particularly young adults. 

Focused on Recovery and Wellness

CS-HHC’s new Recovery & Wellness Center, on an expanded continuum of care campus in New Haven, offers a safe, short-term therapeutic living environment with integrated services, working with patients to interrupt the cycle of addiction, improve health and wellness, and achieve lasting changes in the lives of patients and their families.

Upcoming Events 

These events serve as a tangible beacon of hope for thousands of residents throughout Greater New Haven, the Shoreline and beyond. 

The Cornell Scott Hill Health Center Foundation’s second annual Beacon of Hope Reception & Dinner will take place on June 10 at The Woodwinds in Branford to support CS-HHC’s medical and behavior health services, co-chaired by LindyLee Gold, Jorge Perez and Deborah Dyett Desir.

On May 3, a special Jazz Reception in support of the Patient Access Fund will be held at The Old Lyme Inn, co-chaired by LindyLee Gold and Marna Wilber.