The City of Jamestown and health partners have been awarded nearly a million dollars in health and community renewal grants from CARES Act and Community Development Block Grant programs. New York Homes and Community Renewal awarded the funds to … [Read more...]
Public Hearing Set for 3 Projects Requesting Over $900k in CDBG-COVID Funds
A public hearing has been set for three Jamestown projects that have applied for almost a million dollars in Community Development Block Grant funds due to COVID. New York Homes and Community Renewal is awarding $60 million dollars in Coronavirus … [Read more...]
Community Health Improvement Plan to Focus on Chronic Diseases, Women and Children Health, and Mental Health/Drug Addiction
MAYVILLE - In conjunction with the New York State Department of Health’s (NYSDOH) Prevention Agenda, the Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services (CCDHHS) and the county's three hospitals have collaborated to complete the Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Univera Healthcare Commits $130,000 to Local Diabetic Retinal Eye Exam Project
MAYVILLE - Univera Healthcare has committed $130,000 over the next three years to fund a community health initiative to make it easier for individuals with diabetes to get their recommended diabetic retinal eye exam. The three year project that … [Read more...]
City Approves Ban on Using Tobacco Products in Parks, Along with All Other City Properties
JAMESTOWN - The use of tobacco and related products is now prohibited in all city of Jamestown property. On Monday night the Jamestown City Council approved an amendment to the city code that bans smoking both cigarettes and e-cigarettes, along … [Read more...]
Jamestown, Six Other Communities to Use $1.25 Million in State Funding to Combat Obesity
JAMESTOWN - The New York State Department of health has selected the Chautauqua County Health Network (CCHN) as one of 25 organizations statewide to help increase access to healthy foods and opportunities for physical activity in high need … [Read more...]
Hospice to Host Several Death Over Dinner Events
JAMESTOWN - How we want to die represents the most important conversation America isn’t having. According to a survey published by Excellus in 2008, 80 percent of people say it is important to put their end-of life wishes in writing but only 26 … [Read more...]
Noeplace Convenience Store to Provide More Nutritious Options for Customers
JAMESTOWN - Noeplace Convenience Store on E. 2nd St. is taking part in the Healthy Community Market project, coordinated by the Chautauqua County Health Network (CCHN) and Creating Healthy Places. The a project is designed to offer more healthy food … [Read more...]
CARTS Buses Now Have Bike Racks for Routes in Jamestown Area
MAYVILLE - CARTS buses serving Jamestown, Falconer, Celoron and Lakewood will now be able to transport riders with bicycles thanks to a grant from the Chautauqua County Health Network. Transit bike racks have been mounted on the 4 city route buses … [Read more...]
New Playground Equipment Installed at Lillian Dickson Park
JAMESTOWN - It was a perfect day to spend at the park this past weekend. That’s according to Andrew Dickson from the Chautauqua County Health Network, who’s helped to lead a group of volunteers in renovating Lillian Dickson Park on Falconer Street. … [Read more...]
