MAYVILLE - The overall health of people in Chautauqua County is among the poorest in New York State. That’s according to a report by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, which found that … [Read more...]
Bankruptcy Court Okays Loan for Lake Shore Hospital to Remain Open Through Feb. 3
BUFFALO - A north county hospital that was set to close its doors by the end of this month will now have enough money to stay open until at least its next appearance in bankruptcy court. That’s according to an article in the Buffalo News, which … [Read more...]
Health Officials Release New Three-Year Health Assessment Plan
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County health officials need to continue to focus on obesity and chronic diseases to help improve the health of residents, but mental health and substance abuse will also need to be included as a top priority. That’s … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Mayor Announces Funding for Various City Parks Projects and Progams
JAMESTOWN - The Friends of Lillian Dickson Park group received some good news recently. The Chautauqua County Health Network’s Creating Healthy Places to Live initiative has secured more than $12,600 in funding for the renovation project. Jamestown … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Critical Discussion on Fracking Focuses on Health, Enviromental Concerns
JAMESTOWN, NY - There’s a lot more than needs to be done to regulate hydrofracking before the process can be used in New York State. That was the message last night from a panel of experts and activists at the James Prendergast Library, who were on … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Governor Declares State of Public Health Emergency in Wake of Flu Outbreak
ALBANY - A severe outbreak of the flu across New York State has led Governor Andrew Cuomo to declare a State of Public Health Emergency. On Saturday, the Governor issued an Executive Order which allows pharmacists to administer flu vaccinations to … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: State Announces Initiative to Fight Cancer
ALBANY - New York State has announced a five-year plan for fighting cancer. The plan is designed to target smoking, poor nutrition and obesity. State health officials say that on an annual basis, Cancer is diagnosed in more than 100,000 New Yorkers … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Flu Cases on the Rise Across NY State
ALBANY - Flu cases have shot up the last two weeks of December across New York State. According to the Albany Times-Union, the number of confirmed flu patients admitted to New York hospitals during the last two weeks of December was 1,063, a 181 … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Flu Season has Arrived in New York State
ALBANY - New York health officials say flu cases have been confirmed in more than half the state and they're encouraging people to get vaccinated. They say the pace of infections is picking up, with cases reported in 47 counties and all of New … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: West Nile Virus Detected in Chautauqua County
MAYVILLE -The West Nile Virus has once again returned to Chautauqua County and health officials are reminding the public to take precautions to reduce the chances of being exposed to the virus. In a media release sent out yesterday afternoon, county … [Read more...]
