MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services (CCDHHS) has been working to create community supports for breastfeeding in Chautauqua County since 2013. Thanks to funds from Univera Healthcare, this project allowed for … [Read more...]
County Health and Human Services Opens New Intake Area on Pine St. in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services is pleased to announce a new look at its offices at 110 E. Fourth St. in Jamestown that is aimed toward improving front door service for the public. On February 15, the … [Read more...]
National Influenza Vaccination Week is Dec. 4 through Dec. 10
MAYVILLE - National Influenza Vaccination Week is December 4-10 and the Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services reminds everyone that it is not too late to get vaccinated. While seasonal flu activity varies, flu activity usually … [Read more...]
County Health Officials Remind Residents to Avoid Exposure to Harmful UV Rays this Summer
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services and the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention encourage everyone to protect your skin today and every day. To help reduce rising rates of skin cancer from overexposure … [Read more...]
21 or Older to Buy Tobacco Starting this October – County Legislature Approves New Law
MAYVILLE, NY - The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved a local law to increase the legal age to purchase tobacco products and e-cigarettes to 21. The final vote on Wednesday night was 13 to 6. READ FULL LAW The proposal has been … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Increasing Age to Purchase Tobacco in Chautauqua County
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing on Thursday, March 31, 2016. RELATED: Legislature Tables Local Law to Increase Legal Age for Buying Tobacco WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample provides a recap on the effort to … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Legislature Tables Proposed Local Law to Increase Legal Age for Buying Tobacco Products
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County lawmakers have decided to wait another month before acting on a local law to increase the legal age for purchasing tobacco products. On Wednesday during the Chautauqua County Legislature’s monthly voting session, … [Read more...]
County Health Director Urges Women to Talk with Doctor about Breast Cancer Screening
MAYVILLE - October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Chautauqua County Director of Health and Human Services Christine Schuyler is urging all women to talk to their doctor about breast cancer screening and their personal risk for the … [Read more...]
Health Department Closes Jamestown Clinic Location
The following is a prepared media release from the Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health closed its Jamestown clinic on 110 E. … [Read more...]
Best Tasting Drinking Water Contest is Saturday
MAYVILLE - Who will earn the title of "Best Tasting Drinking Water" in Chautauqua County for 2015? This will be decided on Saturday, May 16 at the Chautauqua Mall when drinking water from the public water systems that serve Frewsburg, Jamestown and … [Read more...]
