The Salvation Army held a ceremonial groundbreaking Friday for its new domestic violence shelter. The Anew Center will be a 7-unit, 19-bed family shelter in Jamestown that will serve individuals and families who have experienced … [Read more...]
FDA Suspends Program That Tests Milk, Dairy Products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has suspended its quality control program that tests milk and other dairy products. An FDA spokesperson confirmed in a statement to USA TODAY that the Food Emergency Response Network Proficiency Testing … [Read more...]
Head Start Programs Missing Payments, Dealing With Technical Issues Following Attempted Federal Funding Freeze
The Head Start program in Cattaraugus & Wyoming Counties have been locked out of federal funds for over a week, leading to the program to shut down. U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer said the New York agency are among other Head Start programs across … [Read more...]
Bipartisan HEARTS Act To Put AED Units In All Schools Passes Senate, Goes to President’s Desk
A bill to make CPR training accessible and put AED units in all schools has passed the U.S. Senate and is heading to President Biden's desk to be signed into law. Buffalo Bills' Safety Damar Hamlin and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer … [Read more...]
Free COVID-19 Tests Available Again
Free rapid COVID-19 tests are now available through the Federal Government. As of Thursday, families are now able to obtain up to four free COVID-19 tests through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) while supplies last. The … [Read more...]
The Chautauqua Center Receives $600,000 Grant To Expand Behavioral Health Services
The Chautauqua Center is receiving $600,000 in federal funds to expand behavioral health services in the region. The grant is coming from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. According to HHS, the Behavioral Health Service … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Opportunities Receiving Grant To Help Homeless Youth
Chautauqua Opportunities Inc. is receiving a grant to help homeless youth. The $245,500 grant is coming from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It will support the Transitional Living Program, which provides critical housing and … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Receiving Federal Funding for Substance Abuse, Mental Health Services
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...]
