Council Member at Large Jeff Russell is accusing UPMC Chautauqua and Alstar of being in violation of its contract with the City of Jamestown for ambulance service. Russell, speaking at Council's work session Monday, said the contract signed in … [Read more...]
The County Finance Department Is Reorganizing to Become More Streamlined
The Chautauqua County Finance Department is going through a reorganization process to become more streamlined. County Executive PJ Wendel said the idea for the reorganization came out of a discussion with former legislator Chuck Nazzaro who worked … [Read more...]
Three TRC Interns Graduate from Project Search Program
Three interns have been recognized in the first graduation ceremony of the Project Search program through The Resource Center and UPMC Chautauqua. TRC Employment and Community-Based Services Director Terry Johnson said Abigail Adam, Joshua … [Read more...]
Changes to Medicare Payments Could Bring $14.1 Million More Annually for Hospitals in Chautauqua County
Changes to Medicare payments could result in Chautauqua County hospitals receiving $14.1 million more a year in federal funding. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed a rules … [Read more...]
Drug Pricing Program That’s Set to End Could Affect Local Healthcare Centers in the Millions of Dollars
A prescription drug program that's set to sunset could affect local healthcare facilities, including The Chautauqua Center and Evergreen Health Services, to the tune of millions of dollars. TCC CEO Mike Pease said through the 340b program, TCC has … [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...]
NYS Mask Requirements Lifted For Hospitals, Health Care Facilities
Face masks are no longer be required in hospitals and other health care facilities in New York state regardless of a person’s COVID-19 vaccination status. The state Department of Health announced Friday that the mask mandate would expire Sunday, … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Community Health Assessment, Improvement Plan Released
The top community health issues and plans for how to solve them are included in the newly completed 2022-2024 Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan for Chautauqua County. The Chautauqua County Department of Health and … [Read more...]
UPMC Plans To Raise Minimum Starting Wages to $18/Hour By 2026
UPMC plans to raise the minimum starting wages for entry-level positions at all of its sites, including UPMC Chautauqua. UPMC plans to raise the rate at its facilities in Southwest New York to $18 an hour by January 2026. Those making $18 an … [Read more...]
UPMC Chautauqua Holding Job Fair Today
UPMC Chautauqua is holding a job fair today. The fair will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in UPMC Chautauqua's Auditorium, located at 207 Foote Avenue. This event is for both current employees and those interested in beginning a career … [Read more...]
