JAMESTOWN - A group of local healthcare organizations are partnering together to present a week-long series of events and activities geared toward raising awareness of and fighting substance abuse in the community. WRFA public affairs director … [Read more...]
WCA Offers Free Blood Pressure Checks in May During National High Blood Pressure Education Month
JAMESTOWN - May is American Stroke Month and National High Blood Pressure Education Month and this year, the CHQ 250 under the Million Hearts® campaign will focus on increasing public awareness of stroke risks and warning signs and educating the … [Read more...]
Three New Members Added to BPU in New Year’s Day Mayoral Appointments
JAMESTOWN - Three long-time members of the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities have been replaced by three new members as part of the New Year's Day appointments made by Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi and unanimously approved by the Jamestown City … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – WCA Hospital Announces Affiliate Agreement with UPMC
JAMESTOWN, NY - WCA Hospital will join the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), becoming the first New York hospital to join the $12 billion Pennsylvania health system. MOBILE APP USERS - LISTEN HERE The announcement came Thursday … [Read more...]
Standoffs in Harmony, Arkwright Keep State Police Busy
JAMESTOWN - New York State Police were busy Friday and Sunday dealing with two standoffs in Chautauqua County - one in the north county and the other in the town of Harmony. On Friday state police from the Jamestown barracks were called to a … [Read more...]
Victim in Sunday Night Shooting Uncooperative with Police
JAMESTOWN - Members of the Jamestown Police Department were called to WCA Hospital Sunday Night after a shooting victim had walked into the hospital for treatment. According to a release sent out by Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson, the … [Read more...]
Annual ‘Recover Walk’ is Tonight in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - The community is invited to join Chautauqua Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Council (CASAC), Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County, and WCA Hospital for a Recovery Walk tonight at 6 p.m. The Recovery Walk is a collaborative … [Read more...]
WCA Seeking Area Dog Owners to Assist with Pet Therapy Program
JAMESTOWN - WCA Hospital Recreation Therapy Program is seeking dedicated owners to participate in the Pet Therapy Program at WCA Hospital. The hospital therapy program exposes patients and staff to the positive experience of interacting with an … [Read more...]
Jamestown Farmers Market Opens for 2015 Season
JAMESTOWN - The 2015 Downtown Jamestown Farmers Market, presented by WCA Hospital, is getting ready for a summer filled with fresh grown produce, baked goods, gourmet coffee, lunch, and special activities – and it all starts today! The farmers … [Read more...]
Brenda Fitzgerald Named WCA’s 2015 Nurse of Distinction
JAMESTOWN - WCA Hospital is pleased to announce that Brenda L. Fitzgerald, R.N., WCA Heart Center Cardiac Rehab Specialist, was named the “2015 Nurse of Distinction” at a special breakfast held in celebration of National Nurses Week. WCA Hospital … [Read more...]
