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County To Get New Public Health Director

WebDec 13, 2023. Gregory Bacon. [email protected]. Chautauqua County will soon be getting a new public health director. Michael Faulk, interim public health director, will …

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County Announces New Public Health Director

WebLacey Keefer Wilson was recently announced as the county’s new public health director. The announcement, made by County Executive PJ Wendel and Michael …

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Less Alcohol, Or None At All, Is One Path To Better Health

WebThat depends. Drinking raises the risk of several types of cancer, including colon, liver, breast and mouth and throat. Alcohol breaks down in the body into a …

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What To Do IF Medicare Thinks You Have Other Insurance

WebThe www.medicare.gov website will indicate what insurance Medicare thinks is your primary insurance. Senior Life Matters is a community based program sponsored …

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Wendel Eyes Separate Health, Human Services Departments

WebMAYVILLE — With the departure of Christine Schuyler as the public health director and commissioner of Social Services, Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel …

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Applications For Healthy Homes Program Being Accepted

WebThe city of Jamestown and Chautauqua County Health Department are working to administer a $2 million Healthy Homes Production grant. The goal of the …

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Chautauqua Center Hosts Groundbreaking On New Clinic

WebThe Chautauqua Center held a groundbreaking Tuesday for its new community health center located at 75 E. Third St. in Dunkirk. The project will allow TCC …

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Do You Have Questions About Medicare Or Your Health …

WebThe Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP) provides you and your loved ones with information and counseling about …

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Chaut. Health Network To Host Health, Science Journalism …

WebThe Chautauqua Health Network, in partnership with Jamestown Community College, will be hosting a health and science journalism workshop on Friday, Feb. 9, at …

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State Lawmaker Proposes Public Health Care Option

WebAssembly Democrats are proposing a new way to provide health coverage in New York state. Assemblyman Kenneth Zebrowski, D-Rockland, has introduced …

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A Year After Jimmy Carter Entered Hospice Care, Advocates Hope …

WebATLANTA — Since Jimmy Carter entered hospice care at his home in south Georgia one year ago, the former U.S. president has celebrated his 99th birthday, …

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Health Insurance Changes When You Turn 65

WebAs you age into Medicare your insurance must switch to a Medicare plan and your Marketplace Plan should be cancelled. When you are turning 65, Medicare begins …

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$3.1M Health Grant Going To The Chautauqua Center

WebMore than $3.1 million has been earmarked for a Chautauqua County health-care provider. U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy announced a new federal grant for The …

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New Medical Services Building Unveiled In Jamestown

WebExpanding on its campaign to provide unconditional health services, especially to those with chronic illnesses or who are underserved by the health care …

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County Health Department: Several Options Still

WebSeveral options remain available in Chautauqua County for those who wish to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The Chautauqua County Department of Health on …

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Chautauqua Medical Practice Formed By Area Providers

WebThe providers are all on the medical staff at Westfield Memorial Hospital, part of the Allegheny Health Network. ¯ The Chautauqua Medical Practice includes: …

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Mental Health Groups Help Jail Inmates Set Goals

WebKari Swanson, the jail’s mental health specialist, said she started the groups for men in the jail. The current population, she said, has many that are headed to state …

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Fredonia Declares Water Emergency News, Sports, Jobs

WebThe problems, including three boil orders since 2020, spurred Mayor Douglas Essek to declare a state of emergency over the water system later in Monday’s meeting. …

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Arguments Held In Borrello Lawsuit

WebOral arguments were heard Wednesday in Rochester in the state’s appeal of a state Supreme Court decision by Judge Ronald Ploetz in Cattaraugus County …

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MHA Homeless Shelter Successfully Opened

WebThe Mental Health Association’s new emergency homeless shelter has been successfully opened. According to Steven Cobb, MHA executive director, the shelter, …

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