Chautauqua County is offering tips as part of Safe Sleep and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month. The Chautauqua County Health Department’s Community Health and Coroner Divisions said a baby’s death due to unsafe sleep practices and SIDS … [Read more...]
Health Department Advises People To Take Precautions Against Ticks While Outdoors
The Chautauqua County Health Department is advising residents to take precautions to protect themselves from ticks while enjoying the outdoors this Fall. County Director of Environmental Health Jessica Wuerstle said, "Not all ticks can cause … [Read more...]
Health Alert Issued in Chautauqua County After Spike in Suspected Drug Overdose Deaths
Chautauqua County officials are issuing a health alert after a spike in suspected overdose deaths. The Chautauqua County Health Department, the Department of Mental Hygiene, Jamestown Police Department, and the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office … [Read more...]
County Legislature Accepts Grant to Get COVID, Flu, Pneumonia Vaccinations Out To Underserved Community
Chautauqua County Legislators have approved accepting a grant to help get people vaccinated against COVID-19, flu, shingles, and pneumonia. The $286,500 grant from the U.S. Aging and the Administration for Community Living under the Aging and … [Read more...]
Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic To be Held in Gerry October 7
A free rabies vaccination clinic will be held in the town of Gerry on October 7. The Chautauqua County Health Department and Town of Gerry are co-hosting the event that will take place from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Gerry Highway Garage located at … [Read more...]
BPU Appoints Paul Snyder as New Deputy GM of Water Resources
Paul Snyder has been appointed the Deputy General Manager of Water Resources at the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities. Snyder replaces longtime BPU Deputy General Manager Mike Saar, who has retired. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Mobile Health Vehicle – July 20, 2023
The Chautauqua County Health Department has unveiled its new Mobile Health Vehicle. … [Read more...]
County Health Department Unveils New Mobile Health Vehicle
The Chautauqua County Health Department's new Mobile Health vehicle was on display at an open house in Mayville Wednesday. Chief Medical Officer and Interim Public Health Director Dr. Michael Faulk said the county received funding in 2021 from the … [Read more...]
County Health Department Open House Event Today
The Chautauqua County Health Department is holding an open house this afternoon in Mayville. The open house takes place from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. in the Gerace Office Building parking lot on 3 North Erie Street. Health Department staff will be on … [Read more...]
Boil Water, Water Conservation Orders Issued in Brocton, Portland
The Chautauqua County Health Department has issued a boil water order and water conservation order for all water customers in the Village of Brocton and all Town of Portland customers that are South of Interstate 90. Customers are being told to … [Read more...]
