The City of Jamestown is receiving federal funding for substance abuse and mental health services. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the city will receive $187,672 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) … [Read more...]
Krabbe Disease Officially Added to Newborn Screening
The Department of Health and Human Services has issued a final approval for the addition of Krabbe Disease to the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP) for newborns. Congressman Nick Langworthy said in a statement, "The final decision to add … [Read more...]
Seneca Nation Receiving Funding Through Tribal Home Visiting Program
The Seneca Nation of Indians is receiving at $320,268 grant as part of the Tribal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program. The funding is coming from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. According to HHS, the Tribal … [Read more...]
TCC Receiving $3 Million in Federal Grant Funding
The Chautauqua Center is receiving over $3 million in federal grant funding. Congressman Nick Langworthy said TCC will receive $3,179,348 as part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Center Program. TCC officials say this … [Read more...]
County Department of Mental Hygiene Receives $1 Million Grant for Chautauqua Tapestry Program
The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene is receiving a $1 million grant for its Chautauqua Tapestry program. The funding through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is part of the Comprehensive Community Mental Health … [Read more...]
The Chautauqua Center Receives $3.1 Million Federal Grant
The Chautauqua Center has been awarded a $3.1 million federal grant. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the grant from the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services. The funding is being distributed through the H80 - Health Center … [Read more...]
Pilot Program Ensuring Safe Access to Child Support Services to be Done in Chautauqua County
Chautauqua County is part of a 12 county coalition that will be participating in a pilot program focused on ensuring safe access to child support services. The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance and Office for the … [Read more...]
FDA Recommends Authorization of Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine
Reuters reports the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday voted to recommend the authorization of Novavax Inc's COVID-19 vaccine for use in adults. The panel of outside vaccine experts voted 21-0 with one abstention in favor of the vaccine … [Read more...]
President Biden Invokes Defense Production Act to Alleviate Infant Formula Shortages
President Joe Biden has invoked the Defense Production Act to attempt to alleviate ongoing infant formula shortages in the United States. CNN reports the President is invoking the act -- which allows the government more control over industrial … [Read more...]
Schumer Calls for Feds to Reevaluate Pandemic Hospital Funding Formula, Release Funds ASAP
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer is calling on the Federal government to reevaluate Provider Relief Funding for Hospitals as COVID-19 cases are on the rise. Schumer, at a press conference in Wyoming County Sunday, said the U.S. Department of Health and … [Read more...]
