[LISTEN] Community Matters – Brian Durniok – December 9, 2021

WRFA’s Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with UPMC Chautauqua President Brian Durniok about the hospital being required to restrict elective surgeries due to COVID-19 related capacity issues.

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UPMC Chautauqua President Leaving For New Job At UPMC Hamot

UPMC Chautauqua's president will be leaving to become the new president of UPMC Hamot. Brian Durniok has been serving since July as the interim president of UPMC Hamot. He was chosen following a national executive search to fill the role. Durniok will continue to serve as president of UMPC Chautauqua…

December 6, 2023

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UPMC Chautauqua, Brooks Memorial Restricting Elective Surgeries Due to COVID-19 Capacity Issues

UPMC Chautauqua in Jamestown and Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk are among over 30 hospitals in New York State required to restrict elective surgeries and procedures starting this Friday. The increase in COVID-19 cases is causing the strain on hospital facilities. UPMC Chautauqua President Brian Durniok said under the executive…

December 8, 2021

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UPMC Chautauqua Receives ‘A’ Safety Grade

UPMC Chautauqua has received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for Spring 2022. This national distinction recognizes these hospital's achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and error in the hospital. UPMC Chautauqua President Brian Durniok said this was a great achievement for the 17 UPMC hospitals that received the…

May 11, 2022

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