JAMESTOWN - The head of UPMC Chautauqua – formerly WCA Hospital – will be stepping down from her position at the end of this year. That’s according to an article in Friday’s Post-Journal, which says UPMC Chautauqua president and CEO Betsy Wright … [Read more...]
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is Saturday, Nov. 19
JAMESTOWN - A day to help area residents who’ve been affected by a loss in their lives due to suicide is happening this weekend. International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day will be commemorated from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday at Jones Memorial … [Read more...]
Peter and Holly Sullivan Receive 2016 John D. Hamilton Community Service Award
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation presented its annual John D. Hamilton Community Service Award to Peter and Holly Sullivan, of Bemus Point, during a reception at Moon Brook Country Club on Thursday. Although Peter and Holly … [Read more...]
WCA Hospital Joins Effort To Stop Sleep-Related Deaths for Infants
JAMESTOWN - WCA Hospital is partnering with the New York State Office of Children and Family Services for a safe sleep study designed to prevent sleep-related infant deaths. Sleep-related death is the number-one killer of infants 1 to 12 months … [Read more...]
[WATCH] Two-Time Cancer Survivor to Share Story at LINKS Charity Banquet
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown resident and two-time cancer survivor, Paul Hedin, will be the keynote speaker at LINKS Charity LINKing Together Banquet & Auction, on Monday, July 25, at 6 p.m. at Moon Brook Country Club. Hedin will share his story of … [Read more...]
WCA Honors Long-Time Volunteer with Top Award, Along with 103 Others During Recognition Luncheon
JAMESTOWN - WCA Hospital has named its 5-Star Volunteer of the Year. During a Volunteer Recognition and Awards Luncheon celebration on Thursday, Patricia Urso, along with 103 other volunteers were honored for their years of service at the WCA. … [Read more...]
State Panel Approves WCA, UPMC Agreement
NEW YORK - A State panel has given its approval to a merger between WCA Hospital and UPMC. The Establishment and Project Review Committee for the state Public Health and Health Planning Council (PHHPC) reviewed and approved the application for … [Read more...]
State Committee to Decide on WCA-UPMC Integration Proposal on Thrusday
NEW YORK - State officials will once again review a proposed agreement between WCA Hospital and UPMC when they meet today in New York. In May the Establishment and Project Review Committee for the state Public Health and Health Planning Council … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – WCA Director of Chemical Dependency Andy O’Brien
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, May 26, 2016 WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Andy O'Brien, WCA Hospital Director of Chemical Dependency, about the current heroin and opioid addiction treatment … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Julie Davidson from WCA Discusses High Blood Pressure
Originally airing Thursday, May 19, 2016 WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample discusses high blood pressure with Julie Davidson from WCA Hospital as part of High Blood Pressure Awareness Month. … [Read more...]
