The State Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding folks to be on the look out for harmful algal blooms and to report any they might see. DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos encouraged residents to be on the lookout for HABs, which can … [Read more...]
NYS Department of Health to End COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Health Care Workers
The New York State Department of Health will end the mandate that health care workers get the COVID-19 vaccine. WHEC reports the announcement came from an attorney for the state to the Fourth Appellate Court just before the court was to hear oral … [Read more...]
NYS DEC, DOH Issue Air Quality Health Advisory for WNY
An air quality health advisory has been issued for Western New York today that includes Chautauqua County. The State Department of Environmental Conservation and State Department of Health have issued an advisory for the pollutant, ozone, from … [Read more...]
NYS to Stockpile Abortion Medication Following Federal Court Decision in Texas
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that the State will stockpile an abortion medication as part of ongoing efforts to protect access to abortion. At the Governor's direction, the New York State Department of Health will immediately begin … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Nominates Dr. James McDonald as State Health Commissioner
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the nomination of Dr. James McDonald to serve as Commissioner of the New York State Department of Health. Dr. McDonald has been serving as New York's Acting Commissioner of Health since January 1. He is a … [Read more...]
FDA Approves Selling Naloxone Over The Counter
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved selling naloxone over the counter. The drug would be the first opioid treatment drug to be sold without a prescription. In New York State, residents can already obtain Narcan from a pharmacy … [Read more...]
NYS Appeals State Supreme Court Ruling That DOH Exceeded Its Authority
The State Attorney General's Office has appealed a State Supreme Court ruling that said the State Department of Health exceeded its authority by using rulemaking process for isolation and quarantine procedures. The lawsuit against the State … [Read more...]
County Legislature Urging NYS To Release Funds to Construct Brooks Memorial Hospital
The Chautauqua County Legislature is urging New York State to release funds to help get a new Brooks Memorial Hospital constructed. The Legislature unanimously passed a motion requesting Governor Kathy Hochul release the $74 million toward the … [Read more...]
FDA Considering Making Naloxone Available Over The Counter
The FDA is considering making naloxone available over the counter in the United States. Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse an overdose from opioids, including heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioid medications,, when given in … [Read more...]
UPMC Chautauqua Receives Over $29 Million In State Funding
UPMC Chautauqua and The Chautauqua Center are receiving funding through the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program. UPMC will receive $29,841,205 for capital improvements to expand and consolidate surgical services. TCC will … [Read more...]
