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MEDICAL DIRECTORY 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

7. Health Network 

• Elderly Services 

• Prenatal Care 

9. Meeker Marshall Shoe Fly 

• Certified Podiatrists 

10. Teens 

• Healthy Living 

11. Healthsouth 

• Rehabilitation Care 

12. Cancer 

• Early Detection Screening 

14. Lane Women’s Health 

• Quality Care For Women 

15. Roswell Park 

• Teams With Jamestown Oncology 

17. Regional Cancer Center 

• New Physician 

18. ALSTAR 

• EMS Services 

20. Rouse 

• New Suites 

21. CareGivers 

• Quality Home Care 

22. Frewsburg Rest Home 

• A Day In The Life Of ... 

24. Patient’s Pharmacy 

• Prescription Club 

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26. Tanglewood 

• Keep Healthy 

• Cottages 

29. Chautauqua Physical Therapy 

• Prevention 

31. Westfield Memorial Hospital 

• Emergency Room 

33. NY Connects 

• Phone Line Help 

36. Care Transitions 

• Readmission Reductions 

38. Heritage Village 

• Heritage Ministries 

42. Five Star Urgent Care 

• Renovations 

44. WCA 

• New Emergency Department 

• Top Doctors Named 

• New Surgeon Welcomed 

• Diabetes 

• Blood Bank 

• Extended Hours 

• Palliative Care 

• Rehab Partners 

64. Service 

Directory & 

Index Of Advertisers

HEALTHY LIVING 

HEALTHY BABIES 

The Key To Healthy Babies Is Healthy Mothers 

By REMINGTON WHITCOMB 

A healthy child is a happy child, and a healthy child 

starts with a healthy mother. 

Here in Chautauqua County, residents pride themselves 

on being able to call their home a great place to raise a 

family. While it’s true the landscape is beautiful, it’s also 

a great place to raise a family because of the services 

available for mothers and children. 

Chautauqua County develops a community health 

assessment which outlines the county’s current health, as 

well as its health goals. 

For 2013, the county would like to focus on making 

sure mothers and children are healthier, and have established 

five priority elements toward achieving that goal: 

prevent chronic disease, promote healthy and safe environments, 

promote healthy women, promote healthy 

infants and promote healthy children. 

“I think you’re going to see an increase in interest and 

activity around mothers and children,” said Ann Abdella, 

executive director of the Chautauqua County Health Network. 

“Unfortunately, our statistics are not where we 

want them to be right now, but the county is working hard 

to improve them. Unfortunately for us, our statistics are 

slightly altered, because of populations such as the 

Amish. For example, the state wants every mother to 

obtain prenatal care within the first trimester, however 

that’s just not the practice in the Amish community.” 

According to the state’s health website 

(www.health.ny.gov), 68.8 percent of expecting mothers 

in the county seek prenatal care within the first trimester. 

For 2013, the goal is to increase that number to 90 percent. 

To achieve that goal, CCHN has been working furiously 

to bring more physicians to the area. According to 

Abdella, Chautauqua County is listed as a physician 

shortage area. 

“We’re all working on recruitment,” said Abdella. “The 

community, particularly in Dunkirk, worked very hard to 

establish a federally qualified health center. There’s a new 

clinic which will be started, and because of that designation, 

that clinic will get bumped to the head of the list for 

physicians — that clinic will receive subsidies from the 

government and physicians will be offered some student 

loan forgiveness to work at those clinics.” 

Overall, the county is not too far off the state’s 2013 

objectives for health care. The county is already under the 

2013 objective of 28 pregnancies per 1,000 females 

aged 15-17 years with an average of 27.8. This is also 

well under the national average of 39.5. 

Other goals include: 96 percent of children with at 

least one lead screening by 36 months (83.4 percent in 

Chautauqua), 5 percent of children with low birth weight 

(8.5 percent in Chautauqua) and 4.5 infant deaths per 

1,000 infants (8.6 per 1,000 in Chautauqua). 

Emma Bing, left, holding her son Lennox Page Ali as her mother, 

author Heidi Murkoff, looks on at a hospital in Los Angeles. 

Bing, the inspiration for the pregnancy bible "What to Expect 

When You're Expecting," gave birth on Feb. 12. Heidi Murkoff 

was pregnant with Emma when she wrote the proposal for her 

best-selling book, which sparked a franchise of pregnancy and 

parenting manuals. "What to Expect" has more than 17 million 

copies in print. 

AP photo 



TIPS FOR HEALTHY TEENAGERS 

Move Toward A Healthier Lifestyle 


The teenage years are often the most physically active 

years of a person’s life, but unfriendly and unsafe streets 

can discourage children from wanting to play. 

Chautauqua County is blessed with a pleasant blend of 

bustling city streets and quiet rural countryside. 

If the noise of Jamestown or Dunkirk is becoming too 

much, one simply needs to hop in their car and drive 10 

minutes before they find tranquillity in the countryside. 

However, for many teenagers without drivers’ licenses or 

cars, getting behind the wheel to escape the city isn’t an 

option. For most kids, traveling involves walking or biking. 

But for some teenagers, walking and biking aren’t even 

“So we’re trying 

to make 

Jamestown more 

available and 

accessible for 

activity and 

active transportation 

— 

whether that’s 

biking, skateboarding, 

moving 

in a wheelchair 

or walking — 

however you do 

that, it’s physical 

activity.” 

• Ann Abdella 

executive director of the 

Chautauqua County 

Health Network 


an option, because their parents 

feel that the streets are too 

busy or too dangerous. 

Creating Healthy Places to 

Live, Work and Play hopes to 

remedy these parents’ concerns 

with its Complete Streets 

projects. 

“There’s a good portion of the 

population that doesn’t have 

cars,” said Ann Abdella, executive 

director of the Chautauqua 

County Health Network. 

“So we’re trying to 

make Jamestown more available 

and accessible for activity 

and active transportation — 

whether that’s biking, skateboarding, 

moving in a wheelchair 

or walking — however 

you do that, it’s physical activity. 

A more active population 

is a healthier population.” 

Recently, there have been a 

few points that CCHN is 

focusing on. One such focal 

point is making walking to and 

from school safer, as to 

encourage more students to 

walk rather than get a ride 

from their parents. 

“I understand there are safety 

concerns, and that’s why they don’t let their kids walk, but 

we’re experimenting with things like a walking school bus,” 

said Abdella. “Instead of drivers, you have adults that walk 

through a neighborhood and pick up kids in the morning 

and walk to school with them. It’s been very successful in 

other communities and we think that has some promise for 

enhancing activity during nicer parts of the year.” 

Additionally, Abdella talked about CCHN’s desire to 

improve walking and biking accessibility throughout the 

city. 

Though technically Route 394 is a shared road, many 

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residents complain that riding a bike on it is very dangerous. 

CCHN has proposed certain Complete Streets changes to 

help make roads such as Route 394 more pedestrian and 

bicycle friendly. 

“We’re really pursuing system and policy change that 

will enable a mostly teen pedestrian population to become 

more mobile without the help of their parents’ car,” said 

Abdella. “A huge victory — and kudos to the city council 

— is the complete streets ordinance. Now when the city 

goes to do a project on its streets, it will take into account 

what needs to be done to make streets more walkable and 

more safe.”

MEEKER MARSHALL SHOE FLY 

FOOT COMFORT CENTER 

Meeker Marshall Shoe Fly Now Has Four Certified Podiatrists 

ERIE — Meeker Marshall Shoe Fly is 

located on upper Peach Street just north 

of I-90. The store is a foot comfort center 

specializing in pedorthics, fully 

accredited by the American Board for 

Certification in Orthotics, Proschetics 

and Pedorthics. 

Art Oligeri, Vince Savelli, Mike Hanlin 

and Juanita Wisinski are board-certified 

pedorthists. 

“We are the shoe experts with many 

years of experience in fitting shoes. We 

measure feet and also have the I-Step 

machine that analyzes your feet,’’ a 

spokesman said. 

The I-Step is a digital foot scanning 

system that uses thousands of barometric 

“We are the shoe 

experts with 

many years of 

experience in 

fitting shoes.” 

sensors and patented infrared technology 

to provide a blueprint of your foot. 

The Meeker Marshall Shoe Fly store 

includes a New Balance athletic store 

and also a Red Wing Boot Outlet. 

“We carry the best brands in the 

industry: SAS, UGG Australia, Birkenstock, 

Aetrex, Dansko, Clarks, Dunham, 

Merrell, Florsheim, Munro, Rockport, 

PW Minor, Keen, Naot, Allen Edmonds, 

Johnson & Murphy, Sperry Topsiders, 

Sebago,” said a spokesperson. 

The Meeker Marshall Shoe Fly also 

welcomes back Lewis Nordin, a shoe 

veteran of more than 40 years. 

“Feet hurt? We can help. Our experienced 

staff will measure and fit your feet 

properly with the right shoe for your 

foot. We have the experience necessary 

to alleviate your food discomfort. We 

carry shoes in S, N, M, W, and WW 

widths,’’ the spokesman said. 

The advanced health services 

you need, the compassionate 

care you deserve. 

At Westfield Memorial Hospital, we’re committed to keeping 

Chautauqua County residents in the very best of health. 

From sophisticated diagnostic imaging procedures including 

digital mammography to comprehensive physical therapy and 

24/7 emergency services, you can turn to us for the specialized 

care you and your loved ones depend on most. 

To learn even more about the advanced level of care available at 

Westfield Memorial Hospital, please call us today at (716) 326-4921. 

 



OPTIONS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS 

Chautauqua County Offers Opportunities To ‘Age In Place’ 


Growing old may cause a person to give up old hobbies, 

however independent living doesn’t need to be one of those 

things. 

“We have an aging population in Chautauqua County, 

and our population is aging faster than it is growing,” said 

Ann Abdella, executive director of the Chautauqua County 

Health Network. “The health care focus in the county is 

morphing to serve a more aging population. By virtue of 

being aging, they have higher health care needs and more 

conditions that need to be managed. There is a tremendous 

need by the elderly for primary care, and the county has 

been trying to modernize to create patient-centered medical 

homes, which are more comprehensive ways of delivering 

primary care.” 

Though there are already many specialty services available 

in Chautauqua County, there are still many services 

which the county is lacking, according to Abdella. 

“As a small county, it is a challenge bringing in certain 

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services to our communities, simply because some specialty 

services fill such a small niche that they’re hard to sustain, 

comparative to our population,” said Abdella. “There are 

intense specialty needs that some people may have as their 

condition progresses. The question is, can you support those 

services locally?” 

Orthopedics and cardiology are so frequently needed by 

Chautauqua County’s population that such services are 

readily available in the county. 

“We have a good array of services that are available 

between WCA and Brooks and Westfield Memorial,” said 

Abdella. “When we don’t have a service, our doctors do an 

absolutely incredible job at finding out where to refer 

patients to receive those services.” 

However, with the elderly population the county has, 

more services are being made available for seniors to “age 

in place.” 

“For those who want to stay at home and age in place, 

that’s where the Chautauqua Office of the Aging comes into 

play,” said Abdella. “There are services like Meals on 

Wheels, physical fitness type programs to keep people 

strong and a variety of homecare services. ... We have plenty 

of skilled nursing facilities in the county, but there are 

services for people who want to maintain independence at 

home.” 

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Seniors 

From Page 10 

In fact, many skilled nursing facilities will even offer 

limited at-home services for seniors living at home. Otherwise, 

there are state and county funded programs to help 

independent seniors utilize parts of their 

home that may start to become 

difficult to use, 

such as stairs. 

“For people to 

age in 

place, 

sometimes 

modifications 

need 

to be 

made,” 

said Abdella. 

“A lot of 

these houses 

CARTS is one way for senior citizens who in the county 

are two- 

are unable to drive to get around the 

county, according to Ann Abdella, Chautauqua 

County Health Network executive As you get 

story homes. 

director. 

older, climbing 

stairs 

becomes tough. For people to age in place, home modifications 

sometimes need to be made. Chautauqua Opportunities 

and the city of Jamestown offer some services, as well 

as the Chautauqua Housing Rehabilitation and Improvement 

Corporation. CHRIC will work with the office of the 

aging to make sure seniors in need can get the housing 

modifications they need to remain independent.” 

Additionally, the CARTS system allows seniors who are 

unable to drive anymore to navigate the county. 

“The level of services we have to wrap around our 

seniors is phenomenal compared to other places,” said 

Abdella. “While some people may be upset about our conditions, 

there really is so much here to help our seniors.” 

“The level of services we have to wrap 

around our seniors is phenomenal compared 

to other places. While some people 

may be upset about our conditions, there 

really is so much here to help our 

seniors.” 

• Ann Abdella 

executive director of the 

Chautauqua County Health Network 



EARLY DETECTION IS THE BEST MEDICINE 

Cervical, Breast And Colorectal Cancer Can Be Detected Early On 


Baylor head coach Kim Mulkey kneels on the sideline during an 

NCAA college basketball game against TCU Feb. 16 in Waco, 

Texas. Baylor and TCU wore pink items honoring breast cancer 

awareness in the 78-45 Baylor win. 

AP photo 


Cancer is a word that no one wants to hear their doctor 

say, and the best way to keep that from happening 

is to get regular cancer screenings. 

Although vehicle owners will invariably change their 

car’s oil every 3,000 miles to keep their engines 

healthy, many people are reluctant to pay for medical 

screenings which they believe are superfluous, even 

if the cost of doing so is just a small co-pay. For individuals 

without insurance, medical screenings are 

often a luxury one simply cannot afford, even if they 

would like to. 

However, there are options for uninsured adults in 

the county to help keep cancer away. 

The Chautauqua County Cancer Services Program 

provides breast, cervical and colorectal cancer 

screenings at no cost to women and men who do not 

have health insurance or have health insurance that 

does not cover the cost of screenings, who cannot pay 

for screenings, who live in New York state and meet 

eligibility and age requirements. 

It is recommended that all women over 40 begin 

receiving regular breast and cervical cancer screenings, 

and all men and women over 50 receive regular 

colorectal cancer screenings. 

Breast, cervical and colorectal cancers may not 

always cause symptoms, but there are screening tests 

that can find these cancers early, when treatment is 

most successful. 

All women are at risk for cervical cancer. Cervical 

cancer is one of the easiest cancers to prevent with 

regular screening tests and follow-up. It also is highly 

curable when found and treated early. 

All men and women ages 50 or older should be 

screened for colorectal cancer. If a member of your 

family has had colorectal cancer, your healthcare 

provider may recommend starting screening earlier. 

And though many people are afraid of screenings 

because of the results they might yield, early detection 

is key for beating cancer. 

If the screening test finds something abnormal, diagnostic 

services are available through the CSP for eligible 

women and men at no cost. 

If breast, cervical or colorectal cancer is found, eligible 

women and men may be able to enroll in the NYS 

Medicaid Cancer Treatment Program to receive full 

Medicaid coverage for the entire time they are being 

treated for cancer. 

Men diagnosed with prostate cancer by a doctor in 

this program may be able to enroll in the NYS Medicaid 

Cancer Treatment Program. 

To see if you qualify for free screenings, call the 

Chautauqua County Cancer Services Program at 1- 

800-506-9185.

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LANE WOMEN’S HEALTH GROUP 

DEDICATED TO THE NEEDS OF WOMEN 

Lane Women’s Health Provides Quality Care To All Women 

Lane Women’s Health 

Group is dedicated to the 

health needs of women and is 

named in honor of First Lt. 

Sharon Lane, a member of 

the U.S. Army Nurse Corps, 

was killed in action in Vietnam. 

In her memory and honor, 

it is our mission to provide 

the highest quality care to 

women of all walks of life. 

Our group is composed of 

two board-certified obstetricians/gynecologists. 

We also 

have two highly experienced 

nurse practitioners, a certified 

nurse midwife, a full-time 

ultrasonographer, four welltrained 

nurses — many who 

have hospital-based experience 

in women’s health — 

and a dedicated staff of office 

employees. 

We have been part of the 

Western New York medical 

community for over 20 years, 

with offices at 400 Foote 

Ave. Our practice offers an 

array of primary care as well 

as specialty services. We 

have in-house sonogram services 

with a state of the 3- 

D/4-D GE ultrasound 

machine. 

Our providers include Dr. 

Robert Daniels who is the 

founder of the group. Originally 

from Philadelphia, he 

earned his degree in medicine 

Lane Women’s 

Health Group 

400 Foote Ave., 

Jamestown, NY 

Robert L. Daniels, MD 

Nancy Allen, MD 

Debra Arndt, CNM 

Karen Winterburn, NP 

Emily Sard, NP 

Toni Gustafson, Ultrasonographer 

from Columbia University. 

The American Board of 

OB/GYN recertified Dr. 

Daniels in 2012. 

Dr. Nancy Allen grew up 

in Jamestown. An honors 

graduate of the State University 

at Buffalo School of 

Medicine, Dr. Allen 

remained at UB for her residency 

training. The American 

Board of OB/GYN recertified 

Dr. Allen in 2012. 

Mrs. Karen Winterburn is 

a certified nurse practitioner 

who is an honors graduate of 

the State University at Buffalo. 

A member of the International 

Nursing Honor Society, 

Mrs. Winterburn has 

been with Lane Women’s 

Health since 1996. 

Ms. Emily Sard is a graduate 

of Gannon University. 

She is a certified Family 

Nurse Practitioner and has 

been with us since 2003. She 

is a member of the Nurse 

Practitioner Association. 

Ms. Toni Gustafson is our 

ultrasonographer with over 

20 years of experience. She 

is certified with the American 

Institute of Ultrasound in 

Medicine. Lane Women’s 

Health Group is one of only 

600 in the country certified 

by the American Institute of 

Ultrasound in Medicine. 

Mrs. Debra Arndt is our 

certified nurse midwife and 

joined us in 2010. She is a 

graduate of the Frontier 

School of Midwifery & Family 

Nursing. Mrs. Arndt holds 

memberships in the American 

College of Nurse Midwives 

and the Association of 

Women’s Health, Obstetrical 

and Neonatal Nurses. 

Completing the picture is a 

group of highly trained nurses 

and office staff dedicated 

to patient service. They are 

readily available for everything 

from words of reassurance 

to questions about insurance! 


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& Gynecology Patients 

716-484-9194 

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ROSWELL PARK 

TEAMING UP WITH JAMESTOWN ONCOLOGY 

Alliance Gives Chautauqua Cancer Patients Access To Life-Saving Therapies 

“Probably the most 

significant element that our 

affiliation has brought about 

is giving cancer patients in 

the Jamestown area access 

to clinical research trials.” 

• Dr. Jairus Ibabao 

founder and medical director of 

Jamestown Medical 

Chautauqua County residents 

facing a cancer diagnosis 

have access to new, potentially 

life-saving resources thanks to 

the recent partnership between 

Jamestown Medical Oncology 

Hematology and America’s 

first cancer center, Roswell 

Park Cancer Institute. 

The practice, founded by 

Dr. Jairus Ibabao in 2000, will 

continue to operate from the 

same location, but now with 

the resources of the multidisciplinary 

team at the Roswell 

Park Cancer Institute. 

“Probably the most significant 

element that our affiliation 

has brought about is giving 

cancer patients in the 

Jamestown area access to clinical 

research trials, which are 

the most advanced and innovative 

therapies available,” said 

Dr. Ibabao, who is founder 

and medical director of 


Hematology and an assistant 

professor of oncology at 

Roswell Park. 

WHAT IS A 

CLINICAL STUDY? 

A clinical trial or clinical 

study is a research study 

designed to evaluate a promising 

new way to prevent, diagnose 

or treat cancer. These trials 

are the final step in the 

long and carefully regulated 

process of bringing innovative 

research ideas from the laboratory 

bench to our clinics and 

hospitals. 

Every single approved medical 

therapy had its origins in 

clinical research, and the 

accepted, “standard of care” 

therapies we have today resulted 

from past clinical studies. 

Because we are still searching 

for a cure or for better therapies, 

clinical research plays an 

especially important role in the 

world of cancer treatment. 

“Clinical trials are critical in 

cancer care, because they can 

give our patients longer, fuller, 

more enriching lives,” says Dr. 

Alex Adjei, chair of the 

Department of Medicine at 

Roswell Park. “Often the 

approved therapies we have to 

choose from are not working 

as well as we’d like them to, 

or come with unpleasant side 

effects. So researchers at 

Roswell Park and all over the 

world are looking for new 

therapies and adjustments to 

existing therapies so that we 

can improve patient outcomes.” 

ONE 

PATIENT’S 

EXPERIENCE 

When Suzanne Carrow 

learned that she had chronic 

myelogenous leukemia, she 

was told she would probably 

not survive more than five 

years. She did three things: 

sought a second opinion at the 

Roswell Park Cancer Institute, 

made a list of personal milestones, 

and set about finding a 

clinical trial to save her life. 

That was 14 years ago. 

Since then, successive clinical 

studies have served as stepping 

stones to keep Suzanne 

moving forward, and she has 

marked every milestone on her 

list, including college graduations, 

marriages of her children 

and the births of her five 

grandchildren. 

“It hasn’t always been 

easy,” says Suzanne, “but the 

clinical research studies at 

RPCI have given me both 

quality and length of life.” 


Hematology, a Roswell 

Park Community Practice, is 

located at 21 Porter Ave., 

Jamestown. To make an 

appointment, call 664-1909. 

For additional information, 

call 1-877-ASK-RPCI (1- 

877-275-7724) or email askrpci@roswellpark.org. 

Youngerman 

Center 

Some of the specialized programs include: 

• Stroke/Head Injury Support Group 

• Child & Adult Speech & Language 

• Preschool Language Enrichment 

Group 

• Hearing Evaluations & Hearing Aid 

Sales 

for Communication Disorders, 

Diagnostic and Treatment Services 

COMPREHENSIVE 

SERVICES FOR 

ALL TYPES OF 

SPEECH, 

LANGUAGE & 

HEARING DISORDERS 

• Accent Reduction 

• Central Auditory Processing 

• Voice Evaluations & Therapy 

• Swallowing Evaluations & Therapy 

• Augmentative Alternative 

Communication 

Accepting New Clients 

The Center participates with many of the private health insurance plans 

Medicare is accepted for hearing evaluation services 

To make an appointment or for 

information call 

673-3203 


HEALTHSOUTH 

CLOSER THAN YOU THINK 

Healthsouth Offers The Care You Need 

If you or a loved one can’t be as active as you’d like to be due 

to recent injury, stroke or illness, call Healthsouth at 814-878- 

1288 today for a free, no obligation, in-home evaluation. 

Healthsouth’s phones are answered 24 hours a day, seven 

days a week. For additional information, visit 

www.healthsoutherie.com. Our goal is simple — getting people 

back to work, to play, to living! 

Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital, located in Erie, Pa., is a 

108-bed inpatient regional hospital offering the highest level of 

rehabilitation care than any other setting in the region. As a 

round-the-clock medical-surgical level specialty inpatient rehabilitation 

hospital, patients are cared for by a multidisciplinary 

team comprised of the patient’s rehabilitation physician and 

nurse, occupational therapist, physical therapist and case manager, 

as well as his/her respiratory therapist, speech therapist, 

infection control nurse and/or wound nurse. 

The team meets weekly to discuss the patient’s progress and 

chart a rehab protocol for the week ahead. Typically, patients 

participate in rehabilitation for three hours spread over the 

course of the day, seven days a week. Areas of therapy include 

physical, occupational and speech when appropriate. 

Healthsouth is accredited by the Joint Commission and meets 

all state and federal requirements. It is also a subspecialty hospital 

certified in Parkinson’s disease, stroke and brain injury rehabilitation 

and is in the process of receiving certification for its 

Orthopedic Rehabilitation Program. 

Healthsouth does not require a referral or a qualifying stay 

and admits from all settings, including physician offices, emergency 

rooms, nursing homes, hospitals or even from home after 

a free evaluation by a licensed clinician. 


REGIONAL CANCER CENTER 

CENTER WELCOMES NEW PHYSICIAN TO ITS RANKS 

Doctor Brings Vision Of Cooperation To Cancer Care 

KEVIN FISHER 

As the newest member of The Regional Cancer Center 

physician team radiation oncologist, Dr. Kevin Fisher is a 

product of the vision on which the center was founded 25 

years ago. 

Relocating from Salinas, Calif., has been a welcome 

change. 

“Superb technology, collaboration with colleagues of various 

specialties and an affiliation with a renowned university,” 

Dr. Fisher said, “makes this a great place to be.” 

Extreme competition along with the high cost of doing 

business in California keeps many practices on low budgets 

and unable to afford to update their offices and equipment. 

Dr. Fisher found the health care climate was not conducive 

to professional growth and he saw no possibility of change. 

“So much of what I wanted in a practice was not available 

to me in California but it is 

here,” he says. “From my 

perspective, two hospitals 

and two clinical specialties 

working to the patient’s 

advantage was a stroke of 

genius 25 years ago. Cooperation 

is needed in cancer 

care, not competition.” 

A graduate of Creighton 

University School of Medicine 

in Omaha, Neb., Dr. 

Fisher was an intern in the 

Department of Medicine at 

St. Mary’s Hospital and 

Medical Center in San 

Francisco where he also 

completed a residency in 

internal medicine. 

His residency in radiation 

oncology was completed at 

the University of California, 

San Francisco, and he 

also completed a clinical 

fellowship with the American 

Cancer Society. He is 

board certified in radiation 

oncology and internal medicine 

and is accepting new 

patients. 

The Regional Cancer Center, 

Erie, has been bringing 

expert cancer care to 

patients since 1987. A joint 

venture of Saint Vincent Health System and UPMC Hamot, 

it is affiliated with the UPMC CancerCenter, one of the 

largest integrated community networks of cancer physicians 

health care specialists in the country. 

For more information visit www.trcc.org. 

“So much of what I wanted in a 

practice was not available to me in 

California but it is here. From my 

perspective, two hospitals and two 

clinical specialties working to the 

patient’s advantage was a stroke of 

genius 25 years ago. Cooperation is 

needed in cancer care, not 

competition.” 

• Dr. Kevin Fisher 

new doctor at the Regional Cancer Center 


ALSTAR 

A LEADER IN THE REGION’S EMS SERVICES 

Over 17,000 Requests For Service Were Handled In 2012 

ALSTAR EMS, a division 

of WCA Services Corporation, 

is the leading provider 

of emergency medical services 

in Southwestern New 

York state. In 2012 over 

17,000 requests for service 

were handled by this comprehensive 

emergency 

response system. 

With divisions in Dunkirk 

and Jamestown, ALSTAR 

EMS provides a variety of 

services. These include 

urgent and non-urgent 

ambulance transportation, 

rapid response paramedic 

“flycar” assistance to volunteer 

fire departments and the 

medical team for Starflight 

Medevac Helicopter. 

Certified by the New 

York State Department of 

Health and licensed by the 

Department of Transportation, 

prompt, professional 

and caring medical transportation 

services are the 

primary mission. The service 

is deeply committed to 

this community and provides 

standby medical coverage 

for numerous sporting 

and public events such as 

the Chautauqua County 

Fair, Dunkirk Flea Market 

and Car Show, Jamestown 

Labor Day Festival, 

Jamestown Area Soap Box 

Derby and high school 

Your complete provider 

of emergency medical 

services and 

transportation 

EMS 

hockey games to name a 

few. They also provide 

training in advanced life 

support medical care for 

area emergency medical 

technicians at its training 

center. 

There is a staff of nearly 

130 whom the service feels 

are the best patient caregivers 

anywhere. They also 

operate 16 ambulances, two 

w h e e l c h a i r / a m b u l a t o r y 

vans, two “flycars” and provide 

paramedic staff for the 

Starflight helicopter — all 

of which are efficiently 

combined to form a comprehensive 

medical care and 

transportation system to suit 

the needs of their patients. 

All reimbursements for services 

stay within this system 

and do not go into the pockets 

of stockholders like 

some other major national 

ambulance services. This 

allows them to keep the 

local cost of EMS healthcare 

to a minimum. 

ALSTAR EMS believes 

in and participates with the 

enhanced 911 system. 

Those with emergency medical 

needs should dial 911. 

All others may call 366- 

8177 in the Dunkirk area 

and 484-2121 in the 

Jamestown area for medical 

care and transportation. If 

your group or organization 

would like to receive a presentation 

about any of the 

services that ALSTAR EMS 

provides please call 664- 

7353 ext. 214 and they will 

arrange a speaker for you. If 

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• NonUrgent Ambulance Service 

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15 South Main Street 

Suite 220 

Jamestown, NY 14701 

(716) 488-2322 

www.chautauquapt.com Free Consultations 

Celebrating 17 years 

1996-2013 

Therapist owned 

Only 50 heart hospitals in the 

nation earned this distinction. 

Only 14 have earned 

it 9 times or more. 

UPMC Hamot has again been named among 

the 50 top U.S. hospitals for heart care. This is 

the ninth time and fifth consecutive year that 

UPMC Hamot has been recognized by Thomson 

Reuters — now Truven Health Analytics — for 

outstanding cardiac care. 

No other hospital in the region — or in the entire 

state — has won this prestigious award more than 

UPMC Hamot. So when you have to leave your 

community for heart care, it’s good to know that 

one of the nation’s top heart hospitals is close by. 

For more information about the study, which 

examined the performance of more than 1,000 

hospitals nationwide, visit UPMCHamot.org. 

Follow UPMC Hamot on 

Facebook and Twitter. 


SUITES AT ROUSE 

YOUNGSVILLE FACILITY OFFERS EXCELLENCE IN SENIOR LIVING 

Facility’s Expansion Brings Number Of Apartments To 66 

“The addition of six new and 

modern apartments and a 

larger dining area will allow us 

to continue our mission of being 

innovators in the personal care 

home industry.” 

• Kristine Whitaker 

Suites at Rouse Administrator 


Suites at Rouse 

Personal Care Home 

At the Suites at Rouse, we offer affordable senior 

living without compromising the comforts of home. 

Residents enjoy just the right mix of independence 

and support to meet their individual needs. Call or 

visit today to learn more about our BRAND NEW 

two-bedroom and ADA compliant apartments! 

615 Rouse Ave. 

Youngsville, PA 

814-563-1650 

www.Rouse.org 

Excellence in Senior Living! 

Excellence in senior living. 

It’s what the Suites at 

Rouse personal care home, 

located along scenic Route 6 

in Youngsville, Pa., has 

come to be known for since 

its doors first opened in 

1996. 

Now, 17 years later, the 

Suites at Rouse is continuing 

to bolster its program of 

excellence through the addition 

of six new apartments, 

and several updates to its 

facility. 

Prior to construction, 

which began in October 

2012, the suites boasted 60 

one-bedroom apartments. 

Now, in early 2013, the 

suites will offer not only 

four additional one-bedroom 

apartments, but two twobedroom 

apartments; bringing 

the facility’s grand total 

to 66 apartments. 

Each of the new apartments, 

like the current ones, 

will offer a kitchenette, a 

spacious bathroom and individually 

controlled heating 

and air conditioning. 

Unlike the current apartments, 

whose tenants share 

community laundry rooms, 

each new apartment will 

offer a personal washer and 

dryer. 

In addition, one of the 

new apartments will be completely 

Americans with Disabilities 

Act compliant. 

Along with the addition of 

six new apartments, the 

suites’ current dining area 

will receive a facelift in the 

spring of 2013. 

A sizeable expansion will 

be made so that the dining 

area, which currently offers 

two individual meal seatings, 

can hold all of the 

facility’s residents at one 

meal seating. 

This expansion will also 

allow for more room during 

the many special events held 

in the suites’ dining area. 

According to Suites at 

Rouse Administrator, Kristine 

Whitaker, everyone is 

very anxious for the new 

additions to be complete. 

“The addition of six new 

and modern apartments and 

a larger dining area will 

allow us to continue our 

mission of being innovators 

in the personal care home 

industry,” she said. “We are 

especially excited to add 

two-bedroom units as a way 

of attracting those individuals 

who require a more spacious 

living area.” 

Apart from the construction 

taking place at the 

suites, the facility has also 

added a new service for the 

enjoyment of its residents. 

In mid-November, the 

Suites Spa opened, offering 

residents a variety of services 

every Tuesday morning. 

Services at the Suites Spa 

include eyebrow and facial 

waxing, manicures and pedicures 

and facials. Currently, 

the Suites Spa is open every 

Tuesday morning from 8 

a.m. until 12 p.m. 

“If the spa proves to be 

very popular, then we will 

expand our hours,” Whitaker 

said. 

For more information or 

to schedule a tour of the 

Suites at Rouse, call 814- 

563-1650 or visit 

www.Rouse.org.

CAREGIVERS 

MAKING HOME CARE A REAL COMFORT 

Providing Quality Home Health Care Since 1972 

CareGivers has been providing 

quality home health 

care in Chautauqua County 

since 1972. 

Caring for the sick and 

elderly in the home is certainly 

not a new concept. 

For generations families 

have taken on this responsibility. 

Today with families 

scattered by miles and 

working long hours, many 

families find themselves 

faced with tough decisions 

of who will care for loved 

ones as their health declines. 

At CareGivers we care for 

clients with a variety of 

needs, from newborn infants 

to the elderly. Home care 

has been proven to prevent 

or postpone nursing home 

placement. Just a few hours 

a week can help clients 

maintain their independence 

at home among their family, 

friends and belongings. 

Home care can improve the 

quality of life. 

Because each client’s 

needs are unique, our services 

are flexible and our 

staff are trained to meet a 

variety of special health 

care requirements. Our staff 

can assist with bathing, 

meal preparation, feeding, 

housekeeping, companionship 

and personal care 

needs. Our nurses can provide 

skilled nursing care. 

Each referral is carefully 

assessed by a registered 

nurse for safety and appropriateness 

for home care. 

The registered nurse will 

develop, with input from the 

client and their family, a 

plan of care that best meets 

their needs. Additionally, 

our staff provides case management, 

coordination with 

the client’s doctor and referrals 

to other community 

resources ensuring a total 

personalized plan. 

At CareGivers, we maintain 

carefully and fully 

screened staff who meet the 

requirements of the New 

York State Department of 

Health. They are supervised 

by a registered nurse and a 

coordinator is available 24 

hours a day. 

CareGivers will help you 

determine which payment 

options best suit your needs. 

We will also assist you with 

related paperwork and maintain 

all required documentation 

to provide direct billing 

to the appropriate party. 

For a free consultation or 

to learn more about how 

CareGivers can help you or 

your loved one, call 484- 

9113 or visit 

www.caregivershomecare.c 

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FREWSBURG REST HOME 

NOT JUST HOME-LIKE. HOME 

A Day In The Life Of Two Fictional Rest Home Residents 

LEND AN EAR … 

Peter D. Lumia, 

BC-HIS 

It is 7 a.m. and Jenny 

wakes up as the morning sun 

pours into their bright and 

cheerful room. 

As she lies there, she feels 

Jerry’s presence in bed next to 

her, just as she has for more 

than 50 years. Jenny looks 

around the room. It’s good to 

be surrounded by the things 

that make you happy. Family 

pictures grace one wall — 

from her and Jerry’s wedding 

portrait to photos of their 

great-grandchildren hamming 

it up at last summer’s family 

picnic. The furniture is from 

their home, a curio, her 

favorite rocker, mementos 

from their honeymoon at Niagara 

Falls and even her husband’s 

trophy walleye from 

that Canadian fishing trip with 

the boys in the 1960s. All 

signs of a long life lived well. 

As Jerry begins his morning 

routine, Jenny greets the 

day as usual, orange juice 

from her bedside refrigerator 

and a quick check of her TV. 

First, the Weather Channel, a 

news update from “Good 

Morning America” then a 

scan of upcoming events on 

the Frewsburg Rest Home 

Community Channel. She 

makes a mental note not to 

miss the Viking Chorus performance 

at 2 this afternoon. 

Alice leaves the station on so 

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disadvantages? 

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After that, can I buy an extension? 

4. Does the WARRANTY cover future repairs and all acoustic 

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she and Jerry can listen to the 

music from the 1940s being 

featured today. 

As Jerry dresses, he struggles 

a little with his shoes. A 

quick pull on the call bed cord 

and soon their favorite aide, 

Trish, appears. She ties Jerry’s 

shoes and pronounces him 

“good to go.” Trish reminds 

Jenny that she scheduled a 

shower after breakfast and 

offers her assistance. Jenny 

accepts her offer of help as 

she remembers what it was 

like at home alone and how 

much she and Jerry feared 

slipping and falling in the tub. 

They greet some of her 

neighbors as they make their 

way to the dining room. They 

stop at the Medication Room 

to take their morning pills. 

Alice recalls how her son as 

well as her doctor worried 

that she wasn’t taking her 

medication properly. The 

truth is, it just got too hard for 

Jerry to drive them to the 

drug store, especially in bad 

weather. Now all their medications 

come from the local 

pharmacy. They are delivered 

to the home and kept for her 

by the staff. She is grateful to 

not have to worry about taking 

the correct pills three 

times a day. 

See REST HOME, 

Page 23 

641 Foote Ave., Jamestown 

Ph. 484-7777 

Gary Hays, a Frewsburg Rest Home resident, stands with 

a vintage Packard at the home’s annual auto show. 


FREWSBURG REST HOME 

NOT JUST HOME-LIKE. HOME 

Rest Home 

From Page 22 

In the dining room, Jenny 

and Jerry walk to their seats 

where they are warmly greeted 

by their tablemates. It’s good 

to be around people their own 

age who share similar experiences 

and interests. Jerry joins 

in a lively discussion of local 

politics and chooses poached 

eggs, bacon and toast for 

breakfast. Coffee and a good 

variety of juices complete his 

meal. Jenny sticks with her 

regular breakfast of oatmeal 

and fruit. Together, they check 

the posted menu for lunch and 

supper selections. The food at 

the Frewsburg Rest home is 

well-balanced, mostly from 

scratch and much like the 

meals she served her own family. 

She is eating better than 

she did at home. Getting out to 

the grocery store was a hassle 

and she found shopping and 

cooking for two a challenge. 

After breakfast, Jenny stops 

by the office to check on 

tomorrow’s doctor appointment. 

Wendy, the nurse, has 

already confirmed the appointment 

with her doctor and 

made arrangements for transportation. 

The home provides 

rides in one of the facility’s 

vehicles to all their appointments. 

No more worrying 

about how she or Jerry will get 

to an appointment or how to 

find the right office in a large 

complex. The owner, Steve 

Sischo, or maintenance staff 

members Dan and David 

always see that she gets to 

appointments and back safely. 

Transportation is also available 

as part of the activity programs 

provided by the Home. 

This December several trips to 

see the Christmas lights of 

Jamestown were offered. Outings 

to local restaurants, the 

casino in Salamanca, the 

Audubon Center and other 

points of interest are regularly 

Looking sharp in red, Alton Lindberg and Joan Ruesch 

enjoy Christmas festivities. 

scheduled. 

Jenny and Jerry leave the 

office and make their way to 

the morning exercise program. 

The program is well-designed, 

set to music and fun for all 

who attend. The session lasts 

45 minutes and she feels that 

she has had a great workout. 

Jerry says that he feels like a 

nap. Taking time to exercise, 

lifts their spirits, has increased 

their appetites and lessened the 

stiffness in their joints they 

often felt at home. Jerry stays 

behind to swap some jokes 

with friends from the home’s 

men’s group. 

As she walks back to her 

room to prepare for her shower, 

she realizes how fortunate 

she is to be at the Frewsburg 

Rest Home. Here, the environment 

is made comfortable, 

safe and stimulating. The isolation 

and loneliness that she 

and Jerry often felt is gone. 

They never thought that 

they would think this, but the 

Frewsburg Rest Home has 

become their home. 

Jenny and Jerry are fictional 

characters but the experiences 

portrayed here are real. Residents 

of the home find they 

can be as active as they want 

to be. A full range of resident 

services are available. All services 

are delivered promptly 

and with a kind word or smile. 

Individuals and couples are 

welcome. Family members 

may visit anytime and know 

that their loved ones are safe 

and receiving quality care 24 

hours per day, seven days per 

week. 

Location is always key and 

the location here is ideal. The 

home graces 106 West Main 

St. in the picturesque village 

of Frewsburg. 

The home is known for its 

Victorian charm, sweeping 

front porch and gazebo. Several 

restaurants, a coffee shop 

and an Antiques Emporium 

are all within walking distance 

of the Home. The hamlet 

of Frewsburg is just a 

short five minute drive from 

Jamestown. 

The Frewsburg Rest 

Home for Adults is licensed 

by the state of New York 

and regulated by the Department 

of Health. At the 

home, residents enjoy the 

best for less. Competitive 

rates and no add-on charges 

for condition or care make 

the Frewsburg Rest Home 

the affordable alternative for 

quality care and services. 

Private pay and SSI accepted. 

The owners and staff are 

honored to have served the 

seniors of Chautauqua 

County for nearly 40 years 

and proud to have twice 

received The Post-Journal 

Readers Choice Award for 

favorite Assisted Living 

Facility/Senior Housing. 

If you would like information 

regarding becoming a 

member of the Frewsburg Rest 

Home family or you know 

someone who would visit us 

one the web at frewsburgresthome.com, 

find us on 

Facebook or call Steve 

Sischo, Dennis Bechmann or 

Tammy Melice at 569-3095 

or email dennis@frewsburgresthome.com 


PATIENT’S PHARMACY 

CITY BUSINESS NOW OFFERING PRESCRIPTION CLUB 

Pharmacy Ready To Fill Customers’ Prescription Needs 

By MELINDA CENTI 

Patient’s Pharmacy Inc. is 

currently a leading provider in 

prescription medications and 

health care supplies for longterm 

care, assisted living, 

group homes, and skilled 

nursing facilities. 

The pharmacy, located at 

the former Bro Laines Bridal 

building on 320 North Main 

St., is now open to the public 

to fill prescription medications 

and accepting most 

insurance plans. 

See 

PATIENT’S, 

Page 25 

 

Imagine 

Life 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


PATIENT’S PHARMACY 

CITY BUSINESS NOW OFFERING PRESCRIPTION CLUB 

Patient’s 

From Page 24 

Patient’s Pharmacy Inc. is 

independently and locally 

owned by Donald Nash Jr., 

RPh, president, along with 

Diane Mathews, CPhT, vice 

president. 

Customers of Patient’s Pharmacy 

Inc. have the luxury of a 

waiting area comparable to a 

clinical setting, equipped with 

a flat screen television, comfortable 

seating and various 

reading materials while they 

wait for their prescription medications. 

Patient’s Pharmacy is 

also furnished with a showroom 

of Durable Medical 

Equipment supplies which 

include a wide range of nutritionals, 

respiratory, enterals, 

wound care, diabetic supplies 

and incontinence products. 

Inside Patient’s Pharmacy is 

a stylish shop for breast cancer 

survivors and their families. 

Whisper’s Boutique specializes 

in various mastectomy clothing; 

including post surgical 

camisoles, and breast form 

comfort needs. They also carry 

a full line of compression 

sleeves, scarves, comfort pillows, 

and American Breast 

Care undergarments. Patient’s 

Pharmacy Inc. is proud to have 

Carolyn Murray as their professional 

mastectomy garment fitter. 

Ms. Murray has over 35 

years experience as a licensed 

practical nurse and is a lymphedema 

therapist through the 

Academy of Lymphatic Studies. 

As a courtesy to our new 

customers, Patient’s Pharmacy 

is offering children’s chewable 

multivitamins for free. Parents 

must come in to join the free 

program for their children and 

pick up their 30 day supply 

every month at no cost to 

them. 

Patient’s Pharmacy would 

also like to invite you to join 

their Prescription Club. It is an 

easy, low-cost way for customers 

to get discount pricing 

on name brand and generic prescriptions. 

For a low annual fee 

of $10 for an individual or family, 

members of the Prescription 

Club can save on more 

than 5,000 brand name and 

generic prescriptions; and they 

can access more than 300 

generic medications at a competitive 

flat price. Members 

will pay $4 for a 30 day supply 

of each prescription and $10 

for a 90 day supply. To become 

a member of the Prescription 

Club, visit Patient’s Pharmacy 

to fill out an enrollment form 

and experience immediate savings. 

This club is meant for 

uninsured customers to receive 

more affordable medications. 

Stop in and see Mark Simons, 

RPh, at Patient’s Pharmacy for 

more information. 

Patient’s Pharmacy, Inc. 

offers competitive pricing, 

superior customer service, and 

provides customized reports, 

medication administration 

records, and other essential 

forms designed to help customer’s 

specific needs. It is 

open Monday through Friday 

from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 

from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

CAROLYN MURRAY 

MARK SIMONS 

NATALYA AND GABRYELLA 


TANGLEWOOD 

KEEPING SENIORS HEALTHY IS IMPORTANT AT TANGLEWOOD 

Catharine Young Senior Wellness Center Offers Training 

Keeping healthy is an 

important aspect of living and 

at the Tanglewood Group. 

We emphasize healthy living 

for both our residents and 

staff. 

Staying active is the name 

of the game and our residents 

are doing just that! The 

Catharine Young Senior 

Wellness Center at Tanglewood 

Manor is staffed by our 

certified personal trainer, 

Nancy White. Nancy is not 

only a personal trainer, she 

also has a bachelor’s degree 

in health promotion and wellness. 

She helps the residents 

from Tanglewood Manor and 

Memory Garden to navigate 

the often overwhelming task 

of regaining or maintaining 

fitness and health. Nancy 

motivates our residents by 

setting goals and providing 

positive feedback. 

Inactivity is always the 

great obstacle. Even a modest 

attempt at exercise can make 

a huge difference in a person’s 

health. It is a challenge 

to find safe exercise techniques 

for residents according 

to their individual medical 

conditions and needs but that 

is exactly what Nancy does. 

All residents are welcome and 

encouraged to go to the Wellness 

Center whenever they 

would like to. Not only do 

they receive physiological 

support while there but 

atmosphere also provides 

social support. 

There are many inspiring 

stories that have come out of 

the wellness center including 

100-year old Viola Kling. She 

was 94 when she took her 

first high-heeled step on the 

treadmill and she hasn’t 

stopped. She now wears 

sneakers and walks on the 

treadmill for 30 minutes every 

day. Not only is she our most 

inspiring resident, she is also 


the best dressed! There’s also 

98-year old George Conner 

who rides the exercise bike 30 

minutes daily and has for over 

five years now! There are so 

many other wonderful residents, 

all of whom have 

inspiring stories of their own. 

Comfort Today, our senior 

wellness center, offers the 

seniors in our community a 

chance to improve their 

health with their own personal 

fitness guru, Joanie Denn 

who has a bachelor’s degree 

in health and physical education 

with a minor in fitness 

management. Our fitness 

clients begin with a fitness 

screening after which they are 

guided on their own personal 

fitness regime. This is a great 

place to continue post-rehab 

whether for your hip, knee, 

shoulder or any other area 

that’s ailing you! Some 

clients enjoy the Cyber Cycle 

and other equipment at Comfort 

Today while others prefer 

to go to the Wellness Center 

at Tanglewood Manor; 

always under the supervision 

of one of our trainers. Even 

our activity clients enjoy having 

regular exercise! 

Joanie has also started staff 

on a road to fitness. A group 

of 18 staff members are 

halfway through a 12-week 

exercise program, TapOut. 

The program is an extreme 

boxing-training program concentrating 

on strength, flexibility 

and endurance. Another 

part of this program focuses 

on dietary disciplines such as 

water consumption and menu 

information. Even our vending 

machines have been 

changed out offering healthy 

alternatives to typical snack 

items!

TANGLEWOOD 

COTTAGES AT TANGLEWOOD OFFER HOMES FOR RENT/SALE 

Cottages At Tanglewood Allow Home Living, With A Little Help 

The Cottages at Tanglewood 

are quaint two-bedroom 

homes that can either 

be rented or purchased. 

Located just off of Fairmount 

Avenue, the cottages are conveniently 

close to both 

Jamestown and Lakewood, 

yet situated next to our 

wooded, 3¢-acre park. 

If the upkeep on your 

home has become too much, 

our cottages are a wonderful 

alternative offering the privacy 

of your own home without 

all of the work associated 

with owning your own home. 

The winter months will be a 

breeze! The cottages feature 

radiant heat in the floors 

throughout, including the 

attached garage as well as the 

front walk. You won’t have 

to clean off your car and 

there won’t be any shoveling! 

In fact, all maintenance of 

your cottage will be taken 

care of by the maintenance 

staff of Tanglewood Manor. 

The floor plan for each 

cottage is 1,400 square-feet 

of handicap-accessible living 

space on one floor. There are 

two bedrooms and two bathrooms 

as well as an attractive 

kitchen equipped with beautiful 

new appliances. The main 

living space has vaulted ceilings, 

a fireplace and is an 

open concept straight through 

to the kitchen. There is even 

a laundry room complete 

with a washer and dryer. 

Both of the bedrooms have 

large closets and there is 

additional storage space 

throughout. 

See HOME, Page 28 

A Cottage At Tanglewood is pictured. 


TANGLEWOOD 

COTTAGES AT TANGLEWOOD OFFER HOMES FOR RENT/SALE 

Home 

From Page 27 

Residents of the cottages 

are able to continue their 

lives as usual, but know that 

if they ever need extra assistance 

it is available. Services 

such as transportation, as 

well as meal delivery and 

medication management, are 

offered to all who are a part 

of the Tanglewood Group. 

Other amenities available to 

residents of the cottages are 

salon and spa services, the 

Wellness Center, housekeeping, 

and taking part in the 

activities or outings at any of 

our facilities. 

As spring approaches, you 

will be able to delight in the 

beauty as our adjacent Louis 

Ferreri Memorial Park 

springs to life as you enjoy 

its paved walking paths, park 

benches, picnic tables and 

pavilion. The three, stocked 

fishing ponds with fountains 

are another highlight of our 

park. Landscaping, mowing 

and all other maintenance on 

your cottage continues to be 

taken care of by Tanglewood’s 

maintenance staff 

leaving you free to do what 

you please. Ferreri Park is 

the sight of many cookouts, 

dances and fishing tournaments 

when the weather allows; 

all of which you can 

participate in any time you 

would like! 


CHAUTAUQUA PHYSICAL THERAPY 

TIPS TO PREVENT INJURY IN EVERY DAY TASKS 

How To Prevent Injury While Shoveling Snow 

By JUDI CENTI 

Question: A few years ago 

I slipped on the ice and 

injured my back. I know I 

have to keep the porch steps 

cleared of snow and ice but I 

am afraid I will hurt myself 

shoveling the snow. Which is 

worse? 

Answer: You are wise to 

keep the snow and ice cleared 

from your steps. This is not 

only out of concern for your 

own safety but for the safety 

of every visitor or delivery 

person to your home. It is 

true that snow shoveling can 

cause muscle strain to your 

back and shoulders. Follow 

these simple tips to avoid 

injury. 

¯ Lift smaller loads of 

snow. Take care to bend your 

knees and lift with your legs 

rather than with your back. 

¯ When you dump the 

snow, avoid twisting the 

waist. Turn your hips and 

shoulders as a unit to 

decrease strain on your muscles. 

¯ If possible, wait until 

afternoon to shovel. Many 

disc injuries occur in the 

morning when there is 

increased fluid in the disc. 

Question: I am 80 years 

old and afraid of falling 

while shoveling snow. I 

know it is important to keep 

the area clear. What should I 

do? 

Answer: If you are unable 

to keep the area clean, contact 

a neighbor, friend or 

family member to ask for 

help. If that is not possible, 

contact local civic or church 

group to see if they have 

youth looking to earn community 

service hours to 

address the task of keeping 

the steps cleaned up. 

Question: I currently am 

experiencing low back pain. 

What do you suggest I do? 

Answer: Stay active, and 

do as much of your normal 

routine as possible (bed rest 

for longer than a day can 

actually slow down your 

recovery.) If your pain lasts 

more than a few days or gets 

worse, schedule an appointment 

to see your physical 

therapist. 

See SHOVEL, Page 30 

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CHAUTAUQUA PHYSICAL THERAPY 

TIPS TO PREVENT INJURY IN EVERY DAY TASKS 

Shoveling 

From Page 29 

Not all low back pain is 

the same, so your treatment 

should be tailored to for your 

specific symptoms and condition. 

Once the examination 

is complete, your physical 

therapist will evaluate the 

results, identify the factors 

that have contributed to your 

specific back problem, and 

design an individualized 

treatment plan for your specific 

back problem. Treatments 

may include: 

¯ Manual therapy, including 

spinal manipulation, to 

improve the mobility of 

joints and soft tissues 

¯ Specific strengthening 

and flexibility exercises 

¯ Education about how 

you can take better care of 

your back 

¯ Training for proper lifting, 

bending, and sitting; for 

doing chores both at work 

and in the home; and for 

proper sleeping positions 

¯ Assistance in creating a 

safe and effective physical 

activity program to improve 

your overall health 

¯ Use of ice or heat treatments 

or electrical stimulation 

to help relieve pain 

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Dunkirk, New York 14048 

Phone: 716-366-6710 

Fax: 716-366-7116 

26 Cass Street 

Westfield, New York 14787 

Phone: 716-326-4646 

Fax: 716-326-4621 

Seven-year-old Darius McDade shovels snow outside 

Morningside Baptist Church after services ended on 

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grown-ups around told him he didn't have to shovel, 

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to help." 

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WESTFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 

HOSPITAL IS PART OF SAINT VINCENT HEALTH SYSTEM 

Westfield Emergency Room Offers Around The Clock Care 

When you’re seriously 

ill and need to be rushed to 

the hospital, the choice is 

clear: The Westfield 

Memorial Hospital Emergency 

Room. 

Open 24/7, the WMH 

Emergency Room is staffed 

by highly experienced 

physicians who are board 

certified in emergency 

care, as well as physician 

assistants and nurses 

skilled in the most 

advanced technologies and 

procedures. 

WMH is the choice of 

more than 30,000 area residents 

for emergency care 

— 65 percent of the area’s 

population. Last year, the 

expert emergency staff at 

WMH provided fast triage, 

expert medical care, and 

life-saving transfer to nearly 

9,000 patients. 

Patient surveys show a 

high level of satisfaction 

with the prompt service 

they experience in the 

WMH Emergency Room, 

which is often a fraction of 

the time patients wait in 

other hospital emergency 

rooms. As an affiliate of 

Saint Vincent Health System, 

WMH is connected to 

a network of the region’s 

highest quality physician 

specialists, the most 

advanced technologies, and 

highly skilled, compassionate 

caregivers. Patients 

requiring transfer for specialty 

care or surgery are 

stabilized and receive diagnostic 

services, life-sustaining 

care and medications 

at WMH, and are then 

safely transported via 

ground or air transportation. 

This means patients 

receive the prompt, personalized 

high-quality care of 

a small-town hospital, with 

the advanced technology 

and specialized services of 

a major hospital when it is 

needed. 

Westfield Memorial Hospital Emergency Room department is pictured. 


WESTFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 

DR. SCOTT BEDWELL PERFORMS HERNIA PROCEDURES 

Small Hospital Offers Variety Of Procedures 

When you’re seriously ill 

and need to be rushed to the 

hospital, the choice is clear: 

The Westfield Memorial 

Hospital Emergency Room. 

Open 24/7, the WMH 

Emergency Room is staffed 

by highly experienced 

physicians who are board 

certified in emergency care, 

as well as physician assistants 

and nurses skilled in 

the most advanced technologies 

and procedures. 

WMH is the choice of 

more than 30,000 area residents 

for emergency care — 

65 percent of the area’s 

population. Last year, the 

expert emergency staff at 

WMH provided fast triage, 

expert medical care, and 

life-saving transfer to nearly 

9,000. 

Scott Bedwell, M.D., general 

surgeon at Saint Vincent 

Greater Erie Niagara 

Surgery, is currently performing 

hernia procedures 

at Westfield Memorial Hospital. 

He is performing minimally 

invasive hernia 

repair, which means shorter 

hospital stays, quicker 

recovery times and typically 

less pain than traditional 

open surgery. Dr. Bedwell is 

also seeing patients for 

colonoscopies and other 

general surgical procedures. 

This means patients 

receive the prompt, personalized 

high-quality care of a 

small-town hospital, with 

the advanced technology 

and specialized services of a 

major hospital when it is 

needed. 

Your Hometown Radiologists 

Now Accepting 

BlueCross BlueShield, 

Independent Health, 

and Univera. 

“Our practice is part of the fabric of the 

Jamestown community and surrounding 

communities. We’ve been here for over 40 years 

and we want to be here for another 40 years.” 

- Dr. Ronald Klizek 

President 

Jamestown Radiologists 

When you need an X-ray, ultrasound, MRI, 

or mammogram, turn to your hometown 

radiologists. Turn to Jamestown Radiologists. 

We’ve been a part of the Jamestown 

community for 40 years. We’re the only 

locally owned radiology practice in town. 

And we’re now accepting insurance from 

BlueCross BlueShield, Independent Health, 

and Univera. We also participate in Medicare 

and Medicaid. 

At Jamestown Radiologists, we live here, we 

work here — and we’re here to serve you. 

We can meet your imaging needs at: 

Jamestown Radiologists 

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(716) 664-4066 

Jamestown Medical Imaging 

15 S. Main St., Suite 250 


(716) 665-1198 

WCA Hospital 

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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY CONNECTS 

INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE ABOUT LONG-TERM CARE NEEDS 

Phone Line Available For Information And Assistance 

By DANA CORWIN 

Registered Nurse 

Chautauqua County NY 

Connects phone line is available 

to all people in Chautauqua 

County, as a first call 

for information and assistance 

for long-term care needs for 

SEVERAL OPTIONS TO 

CHOOSE FROM: 

• a private cell phone kept 

on her person, 

• a personal emergency 

response service like Doyle 

medical monitoring, Lifeline 

or life alert, 

• a 911 cell phone program, 

• the R.U.O.K. program 

from the sheriff’s department 

that generates a 

daily computer call to 

your home, or 

• EISEP program has personal 

emergency response 

alarms for seniors that qualify 

for this program. 

anybody of any age. 

Long-term care needs are 

not just nursing home information. 

People can get information 

and assistance with 

referrals to many community 

agencies and programs 

designed to help people 

remain at home and offer support 

in their communities. NY 

Connects assesses your needs 

and then gives you options 

you can choose from to meet 

them. We encourage people 

who are caregivers, nonseniors, 

medical professionals, 

seniors, and parents — 

everyone who is looking to 

plan ahead and be prepared to 

call and see how this service 

can be helpful to them. 

Let’s look at the case of the 

widowed lady who lives by 

herself in a senior apartment 

building. She has some low 

vision and uses a cane. 

Recently she has noticed 

some dizziness and she had a 

fall without an injury. She 

calls in to NY Connects to see 

what she can learn about her 

situation and what may be 

available to help her if this 

should happen again. She 

tells the operator about her 

incident and she says she was 

lucky because she was not 

injured and could get up and 

move on after the fall. The 

operator asks her if she has 

discussed this incident with 

her doctor and about what 

plan she has if she was to 

have another fall — how she 

could get help and who would 

she call. 

See 

CONNECTS, 

Page 34 

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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY CONNECTS 

INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE ABOUT LONG-TERM CARE NEEDS 

Connects 

From Page 33 

NY Connects lets her 

know of several options she 

may have to choose from: 

¯ a private cell phone kept 

on her person, 

¯ a personal emergency 

response service like Doyle 

medical monitoring, Lifeline 

or life alert, 

¯ a 911 cell phone program, 

¯ the R.U.O.K. program 

from the sheriff ’s department 

that generates a daily 

computer call to your home, 

or 

¯ EISEP program has personal 

emergency response 

alarms for seniors who qualify 

for this program. 

Additionally they discussed 

exercise programs 

716-753-4582 • 363-4582 • 661-7582 

Email: ccnyc@co.chautauqua.ny.us 

Helpline is open Monday through Friday 9-5 

Certified Information and Referral Specialist 

helps people who need assistance in their home 

find all the available resources in our community. 

• For seniors, parents of children with disabilities, 

and disabled adults 

• Connects people of all ages with long term health 

issues to community resources that can help them 

stay independent at home 

• Direct referrals for medical monitoring, Meals on 

Wheels, OFA & Medicaid homecare 

• Linkages to community organizations and nonmedical 

programs 

• Options counseling for those who don’t understand 

entitlements and other service requirements 


available in her area and she 

decided to talk to her doctor 

to see what they thought 

about participating in a local 

class. 

The operator let her know 

about the Chautauqua County 

Blind Association that not 

only has services for the 

legally blind but people with 

low vision as well. 

They discussed more formal 

programs like Stepping 

on-a fall reductions program 

offered to the community 

through the Office for the 

Aging and other programs 

for fall prevention offered 

by local home health care 

companies. 

Even informal supports 

right in her own building 

like a call buddy-pairing up 

with a friend for regular 

phone check on each other. 

This woman called with her 

concern -her fall and was 

assisted in developing a plan 

to manage and resources to 

use to reduce her risk of 

repeating her fall. 

This conversation with 

NY Connects included the 

caller identifying the challenge 

and her preferences in 

working towards her goal of 

not repeating the fall. Just as 

important was the discussion 

about her strengths and possibilities 

— looking at 

things that already exist to 

help meet the challenge and 

giving her options and having 

her decide the best 

choices for her. 

NY Connects is information 

and assistance telephone service 

provided by NY state for 

people of all ages, who have 

on-going health problems and 

needs. This service is confidential 

and free and focused 

on the consumer’s needs and 

resources available to them. 

NY Connects can assist you 

even further by making referrals 

directly to several programs 

even while you are on 

the phone line, saving you 

time and additional phone 

calls. 

Connecting people with 

helpful services and programs 

that meet their needs is what 

NY Connects is here for. Providing 

information to people 

who may need additional levels 

of care and assisting them 

in pursuing them. 

You can access Chautauqua 

County New York 

Connects in many ways to 

fit your needs. 

E m a i l 

ccnyc@co.chautauqua.ny.us 

or call the Mayville office at 

753-4582, Dunkirk office at 

363-4582 or Jamestown 

office at 661-7582. The fax 

number is 753-4477. 

You can even come to our 

main office location at 7 N. 

Erie St., Mayville, in the 

Hall R. Clothier building at 

the county seat offices. 

NY Connects is brought 

to you by the Chautauqua 

County Office for the Aging 

and the Chautauqua County 

department of Social Services.

CARE TRANSITIONS 

HELPING AGENCIES WORK TOWARD A COMMON GOAL 

Reducing Avoidable Hospital Readmissions Is The Focus 

Care Transitions of Western 

New York, under the 

leadership of P2 Collaborative 

of Western New York, 

unites 10 regional hospitals 

and eight community-based 

organizations located in 

seven counties across Western 

New York under the 

common goal of reducing 

avoidable hospital readmissions. 

This program has been 

selected by the Centers for 

Medicare and Medicaid Services 

to participate in the 

Community-based Care 

Transitions Program. 

Through this program, the 

coalition of hospitals and 

community-based organizations 

will support patients 

with Medicare Fee for Service 

to transition successfully 

from the hospital to their 

homes through coaching 

using Dr. Eric Coleman’s 

Care Transitions Intervention. 

THE NEED: The transition 

from one care setting to 

another is often filled with 

errors, miscommunication 

and a lack of personal 

involvement in health decisions. 

This program will 

improve care transitions by: 

¯ Helping patients and 

caregivers to better understand 

their diagnosis and 

treatment options; 

¯ Facilitating enhanced 

assessments of patients’ 

and/or caregivers’ ability to 

self-manage care after discharge; 

and 

¯ Increasing referrals to 

community-based programs 

and resources that may assist 

patients as they transition 

from the hospital or shortterm 

rehabilitative setting to 

their homes. 

OUR GOAL: Our goal is 

to improve the health of 

patients with Medicare Fee 

for Service in Western New 

York who are transitioning 

from hospital to home while 

reducing the number and 

severity of readmissions for 

partner hospitals. This will 

result in a significant cost 

savings to both Medicare and 

our community. 

OUR STRATEGY: This 

program builds on the efforts 

of Coalition members, as 

well as the Health Foundation 

for Central & Western 

NY, to reduce hospital readmissions 

through pilot interventions 

over the past six 

years. The project will utilize 

the Care Transitions Intervention, 

which includes: 

¯ Medication Self-Management: 

The patient develops 

a system to better understand 

and monitor their medications. 

¯ Patient-Centered Record: 

The patient develops a “personal 

health record” which 

acts as a tool to guide communications 

with medical 

providers and to monitor 

their condition. 

¯ Primary Care & Specialist 

Follow-Up: Following 

discharge from the hospital, 

the patient schedules and 

completes follow-up visits 

with their primary care 

provider and/or specialist. 

¯ Knowledge of Red 

Flags: The patient is aware of 

signs which may indicate 

their condition is worsening 

and has a plan of how to 

respond. 

WHO IS ELIGIBLE: 

Our goal is to enroll 2,600 

Medicare Fee for Service 

beneficiaries in the care transitions 

program annually. All 

participating hospitals will 

invite Medicare FFS patients 

who are readmitted to the 

hospital within less than 30 

days of discharge to participate 

in the program. Additionally, 

Coalition hospitals 

have chosen to individually 

target additional patients with 

conditions such as chronic 

obstructive pulmonary disease 

(COPD), chronic heart 

failure (CHF), pneumonia, 

diabetes, urinary tract infections 

(UTIs), and patients 

who are discharged to home 

without home care. 

IN CHAUTAUQUA 

COUNTY: The Care Transitions 

Program is currently 

available at WCA, Brooks 

Memorial and Lakeshore hospitals 

as a Medicare covered 

service for eligible patients. 

Care transition coaches 

through the Chautauqua 

County Office for the Aging 

and Community Concern of 

Western NY visit with 

patients in the hospital and 

then follow up in their homes 

after discharge. To find out 

more about the Care Transitions 

program contact your 

hospital social worker or NY 

Connects at 753-4582, 363- 

4582 or 661-7582. 

For more information on 

the regional initiative, call 

Megan Havey, manager of 

care transitions, P2 Collaborative 

of Western New York, 

at 923-6576 or email 

mhavey@p2wny.org. 

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HERITAGE VILLAGE 

EXPLAINING CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES 

CCRC Without Walls Concept Likely To Expand In Future 

As the population of 

Chautauqua County continues 

to age, it’s equally 

important to explain the term 

Continuing Care Retirement 

Community and provide 

some related definitions to 

expand knowledge of this 

concept. 

As you will also learn, 

there is a changing face of 

continuing care that may 

impact your future. 

CONTINUING CARE 

RETIREMENT 

COMMUNITIES (CCRC) 

DEFINED 

According to Wikipedia, a 

continuing care retirement 

community is a type of 

retirement community where 

a number of care needs, from 

assisted living, independent 

living and skilled nursing 

care exist in one community. 

Many Continuing Care 

Retirement Communities are 

private, nonprofit organizations, 

and a number of them 

have religious affiliations. 

According to the Assisted 

Living Federation of America, 

about 350,000 residents 

currently live in 1,200 Continuing 

Care Retirement 

Communities nationwide. 

The number of residents in 

a Continuing Care Retirement 

Communities generally 

varies, but the average is 

around 330 per community. 

Typically, residents moving 

into a continuing care community, 

still live independently 

in a cottage or apartment 

on campus and lead an 

active and functional 

lifestyle. As residents 

progress in age or if additional 

health care or services 

are ever needed, they have 

priority to higher levels of 

care — assisted living and 

skilled nursing. 


A kitchen and dining room is pictured at Heritage Village. 

Seniors who decide to live 

in Continuing Care Retirement 

Communities commonly 

pay an initial partially 

refundable entrance fee and 

monthly service fee. These 

fees can vary considerably 

depending on such factors as 

the level of financial risk for 

long-term care services, the 

size of the residential unit 

chosen, and the type of additional 

services and amenities 

provided. 

The quality of living in a 


Communities has its advantages. 

Statistics show that 

residents who decide to live 

in Continuing Care Retirement 

Communities have a 

life expectancy which is 

longer than other individuals. 

Research has also found that 


Communities can substantially 

improve the health and 

emotional well-being of its 

residents through increased 

socialization, staff involvement, 

and daily interaction 

with others. 

“CCRC WITHOUT WALLS” 

CONCEPT 

Recently, the Continuing 

Care Retirement Communities 

moniker has morphed 

into a new concept. The new 

buzzword in the senior housing 

industry is a “CCRC 

without walls.” In a “CCRC 

without walls,” seniors can 

stay in their homes and literally 

have the community 

come to them while still 

being able to enjoy the 

amenities and priorities to 

higher levels of care afforded 

to residents on campus. This 

unique concept in continuing 

care is also commonly 

referred to as community 

based services. 

Rather than requiring 

seniors to purchase a residence 

on campus, these types 

of programs often provide services 

on a fee basis to member’s 

homes as needed. Types 

of services could include 

maintenance, cooking, cleaning, 

home health care, and 

even physical therapy. 

See CONTINUING CARE, 

Page 39


EXPLAINING CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES 

Continuing Care 

From Page 38 

The “CCRC without walls” 

concept is relatively new and 

many experts believe it may 

be poised to expand more 

broadly in the years ahead. 

According to Stephen 

Maag, director of residential 

communities for LeadingAge, 

a senior housing industry 

association, “The focus of the 

senior housing industry has 

been on bricks and mortar 

and not community-based 

services. But we’re now getting 

a clearer recognition 

there is a significant market 

out there of people we have 

not been serving. The main 

focus of these programs is to 

help people stay healthy and 

independent in their homes as 

long as possible. This model 

of care can best be summed 

up as “let us bring you what 

you need-or find a way to 

make it easy for you to get 

it.” 

HERITAGE SENIOR LIVING 

COMMUNITY 

Heritage Ministries Management 

Company provides 

administrative services to 

both Heritage Village Retirement 

Campus and Heritage 

Village Rehab & Skilled 

Nursing, Inc. in Gerry. 

Together, Heritage Village 

would be defined by New 

York state as a “Look-Alike” 

or “Independent Market Rate 


Community”. 

Since 1971, Heritage Village 

has offered the advantages 

of a Continuing Care 

Retirement Community with 

independent living housing in 

both cottages and apartments 

at Heritage Village Retirement 

Campus, assisted living 

apartments and services in 

Bergquist Memorial, and 

rehab and skilled nursing services 

at Heritage Village 

Rehab & Skilled Nursing, Inc. 

Additionally, because of 

demand for more independent 

living housing and new levels 

of assisted living care, Heritage 

Ministries recently 

opened The Woodlands, a 

Heritage Senior Living Community, 

on Southwestern 

Drive in West Ellicott. Independent 

and assisted living 

residences are now available 

for reservation. 

The Orchard Grove Residences 

Assisted Living Program 

is the first of its kind in 

Chautauqua County. The goal 

of this initiative is to offer 

current and future seniors the 

ability to age in place, bridging 

the gap that often divides 

assisted living and skilled 

nursing levels of care. Seniors 

will be able to reside longer 

in this “small-house” model 

program than in traditional 

assisted living facilities. 

To schedule a visit and 

learn more about Heritage 

Senior Living Communities, 

please 

visit 

www.heritage1886.org, or 

call Sandy Ahlgren, senior 

housing consultant, at 487- 

6874. 

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ORCHARD GROVE RESIDENTS IN WEST ELLICOTT OPENS 

New Facility Helped Along With $5 Million State Grant 

Orchard Grove Residences 

represent a new option in 

assisted living care in Chautauqua 

County. This new 

level of care “bridges the 

gap” between traditional 

assisted living and skilled 

nursing care. Located on a 

beautiful and picturesque 

wooded setting, Orchard 

Grove Residences embodies 

the migration toward the person-centered 

model of care. 

Person-centered care aims to 

create a home-like environment 

where residents, staff, 

family members and volunteers 

can achieve their highest 

potential on a daily basis. 

ORCHARD GROVE ASSIST- 

ED LIVING RESIDENCES 

Thanks to a $5 million 

grant awarded in 2009 as 

part of the Healthcare Efficiency 

and Affordability Law 

for New Yorkers (HEAL 

NY), Heritage Ministries was 

able to construct three separate 

“small house model” 

assisted living residences at 

their Woodlands location in 

West Ellicott. The three 

Orchard Grove residences 

each house 12 residents in 

private rooms with a private 

bath and shower. The residences 

also feature “familystyle” 

dining and living 

rooms and kitchens where 

residents can congregate as 

they would in their own 

homes. Certified home 

healthcare aides provide care 

and medication management 

as well as cook, clean and 

promote activities including 

resident involvement in typical 

household chores. 

This philosophy creates a 

less-institutional, more person-focused 

culture. The 

Orchard Grove residences are 

an innovative form of longterm 

care for the elderly. It 

has been developed in 

response to the perception 

that elders in conventional 

nursing homes are prone to 

develop feelings of loneliness, 

boredom and helplessness. 

Research done by the 

Commonwealth Fund on 

“small-house model” facilities, 

states “in a small-house 

model, residents reported significantly 

higher satisfaction 

with their facility as a place 

to live than did residents of 

traditional nursing homes.” 

See OPENS, 

Page 41 

Recently, Heritage Ministries welcomed over 30 guests and political dignitaries to an official ribbon cutting ceremony 

for the Orchard Grove Residences at The Woodlands in West Ellicott. 



ORCHARD GROVE RESIDENTS IN WEST ELLICOTT OPENS 

Opens 

An artist’s rendering of the Orchard Grove Assisted Living Residence is pictured above. 

From Page 40 

In terms of care and health 

outcomes, small-house model 

residents reported significantly 

higher scores on emotional 

well-being indicators; smallhouse 

model residents also 

experienced lower rates of 

depression, bed rest, reduced 

activity, and decline in functional 

abilities. 

A NEW INITIATIVE THAT 

HAS MANY BENEFITS 

“We are very excited to 

offer this modern and stateof-the-art 

alternative to 

skilled nursing beds in our 

community,” states David 

Smeltzer, Heritage Ministries 

executive director. “This project 

also enables us to market 

independent duplex cottages 

and single-family homes on 

this beautiful, 60-acre, wooded 

property. In fact, we 

already have committed 

reservations from four families 

and are looking forward 

“We are very excited to offer this 

modern and state-of-the-art alternative 

to skilled nursing beds in our 

community.” 

• David Smeltzer 

Heritage Ministries executive director 

to welcoming them to our 

Woodlands campus very 

soon. We aim to provide the 

same high-quality facilities 

and amenities we currently 

offer at our Heritage Village 

Retirement Campus in 

Gerry.” 

Smeltzer adds, “Additionally, 

the existence of Orchard 

Grove Residences has already 

allowed existing residents to 

transfer directly from our 

skilled nursing facilities to 

these new units, which will 

create an immediate savings 

to the state Medicaid program. 

We have projected an 

annual savings to the Medicaid 

program, and ultimately 

the taxpayers of New York to 

be in excess of $750,000 per 

year. That means this project 

will pay for itself through the 

savings to Medicaid in just 

over six years.” 

The ultimate benefit of the 


level of assisted living care is 

for the area’s senior population. 

Orchard Grove offers 

seniors the ability to age in 

place, bridging the gap that 

often divides assisted living 

and skilled nursing levels of 

care. 

Seniors will be able to 

reside longer in this “smallhouse” 

model program than 

in a traditional assisted living 

facility which creates a level 

of consistency and a sense of 

community. 

Heritage Ministries is a 

nonprofit, human service 

organization serving the 

Chautauqua County region 

with 750 employees. Independent 

and assisted living 

residences for seniors are 

located at Heritage Village 

Retirement Campus in Gerry, 

and The Woodlands in West 

Ellicott. 

Rehabilitation and skilled 

nursing services are provided 

at Heritage Village (Gerry), 

Heritage Park (Jamestown), 

and Heritage Green (Greenhurst) 

Rehab & Skilled Nursing. 

For more information, 

please call 487-6800 or visit 

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FIVE STAR URGENT CARE 

RIVERWALK CENTER BUSINESS UNDERGOES RENOVATION 

Office Doubles In Size; Increase Capacity And Comfort 

In an effort to accommodate 

more patients and provide 

a more comfortable 

overall experience, Five Star 

Urgent Care recently completed 

a half million-dollar 

renovation and expansion 

project at its Jamestown location 

in the Riverwalk Center. 

The upgrades made to the 

facility were completed last 

August and nearly doubled 

the location’s size and capacity, 

all within mere months of 

Five Star opening its doors. 

The expansion saw the 

location increase to 3,100 sq. 

feet from 1,700 sq. ft. In 

addition to increasing Five 

Star’s square footage, the 

company sought to create a 

more comfortable and 

“home-y” environment for 

both patients and their loved 

ones. A selection of arcade 

games and a 3D television — 

complete with a surround 

sound system — were 

installed in Five Star’s waiting 

room. Providing comfortable 

service and ensuring 

minimal wait times were of 

paramount importance to 

Five Star when deciding to 

expand. 

“These upgrades allow us 

to further enhance patient 

comfort and care, keeping 

wait times well below that of 

a hospital emergency room,” 

said Dr. John Radford, owner 

and principal of Five Star 

Urgent Care. “Additionally, I 

believe patients will see for 

themselves how our newly 

renovated facility further sets 

Five Star apart from other 

medical care providers with 

better service, better quality 

of care, less wait and 

enhanced comfort.” 

“From day one, it has been 

our priority to provide 

patients with a superior level 

of care for their non-life 

threatening illnesses and 


A selection of arcade games and a 3D television — complete with a surround sound system 

— were installed in Five Star’s waiting room. 

injuries, helping them get 

back to life faster,” he added. 

This commitment to providing 

high-quality, affordable 

care in a comfortable 

environment for both patients 

and their families has helped 

Five Star Urgent Care rapidly 

become the urgent care 

provider of choice in the 

greater Jamestown and surrounding 

areas. Five Star 

Urgent Care first opened its 

doors in Jamestown in March 

2012. 

The newly renovated facility 

is centrally located on 

South Main Street in the 

Riverwalk Center. Hours of 

operation are 10 a.m. to 10 

p.m. Monday through Friday, 

and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

on Saturdays and Sundays. 

Five Star provides its services 

to patients on a walk-in 

basis. No appointments are 

required, for added convenience. 

In addition to their 

Jamestown location, Five 

Star Urgent Care operates a 

facility in Big Flats, N.Y. and 

will be opening locations in 

Ithaca and Syracuse in 2013. 

For more information on Five 

Star Urgent Care, including 

services provided or directions 

to a location, visit 

FiveStarUC.com.

FIVE STAR URGENT CARE 

TESTIMONIALS 

Five Star Urgent Care is 

Jamestown’s leading alternative 

for affordable medical 

care without the wait. 

Five Star’s friendly and 

professional staff is committed 

to customer satisfaction 

by providing ease 

and comfort to every experience. 

“Five Star Urgent Care’s 

first priority is always the 

individual experience and 

care each patient receives 

when they come through our 

doors. Our staff is trained to 

provide patients with the 

highest quality care possible 

in an efficient and friendly 

manner. Our goal is to 

ensure that everyone who 

comes to Five Star—from 

patients to their loved ones 

accompanying them—has a 

comfortable and enjoyable 

experience, and leaves feeling 

well-cared for.” 

- Dr. John Radford, Five 

Star Urgent Care Owner 

and Founder 

Here’s what a few 

patients have to say about 

the Five Star difference: 

“The facility is beautiful! 

I forgot I was in a medical 

center.” 

“I was in and out in 30 

minutes.” 

“We really liked the kind 

and caring atmosphere your 

clinic has. I have been 

telling everyone about your 

center.” 

“Thanks for calling us 

back and checking on our 

son.” 

“They did a wonderful 

job of making me at ease 

while my fingers were 

stitched.” 

“My co-pay was a lot less 

than I would have paid 

going to the ER.” 

“With thanks to all of you. 

You’re simply wonderful. 

Thank you for all of your 

great care and kindness! “ 

“I was impressed by how 

quickly we were seen and 

how sincerely kind everyone 

was.” 

If you have visited Five 

Star Urgent Care in the 

Riverwalk Center, we 

encourage you to share 

your feedback with us 

through our Patient Satisfaction 

Survey on FiveStarUC.com. 

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WCA HOSPITAL 

INSIDE THE NEW EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT 

The New Front Door Of Health Care Opened Nov. 13, 2012 

By LINDA J. JOHNSON 

WCA Hospital Public 

Relations & Marketing 

The modern, technologically 

advanced, contemporary 

Emergency Department 

is located on the main campus 

of WCA Hospital on 

Prather Avenue. 

“One of our proudest 

achievements in the history 

of WCA is the completion of 

our new, 18,000 square-foot 

Emergency Department,” 

Betsy T. Wright, WCA Hospital 

President/CEO said. 

“Over 39,000 patients are 

treated annually in our 

Emergency Department. The 

new modern facility is reshaping 

the way we deliver 

care in an ultra-modern and 

spacious environment built 

to meet the increasing 

demands for emergency 

medical services. Designed 

with an innovative approach 

to efficient and personalized 

care, our new facility 

expands the rural frontier of 

emergency care throughout 

the region today, tomorrow, 

and into the future.” 

“We have already cared 

for more than 7,000 patients 

since we opened our doors 

in November,” adds Emelia 

Lindquist, R.N., Emergency 

Department Nurse Manager 

at WCA. “We are so excited 

for what this amazing new 

space means to our community, 

our physicians and our 

staff. The new center provides 

specialty patient treatment 

rooms; improved comfort 

and privacy for our 

patients and their families; 

and a new advanced level of 

emergency care close by 

when and where our residents 

need it the most.” 

The new Emergency 

Department at WCA Hospital 

features: 

¯ A 18,000-square-foot 

patient-centered environment 

that is efficient, spacious, 

comfortable, and technologically 

advanced. 

¯ Interior decor that 

enhances the healing process 

with expansive windows, decorated 

and furnished with warm, 

pleasant and soothing colors. 

¯ Large sunlit waiting 

areas, adorned with commissioned 

art work from local 

artists which celebrate the 

history and natural surroundings 

of our region. 

See EMERGENCY, 

Page 45 

Palliative Care is a new 

medical specialty service now 

available to anyone with a limiting 

diagnosis. It is designed to help 

with symptom management, social 

& spiritual needs that can be 

addressed where ever you live by a 

physician, nurse, social worker or 

Chaplain. You can receive Palliative 

care while you receive care from 

your usual providers for as long as 

you need it. 

(716) 338-0033 

www.hospicechautco.org 


The Emergency Department treats patients of all ages, 

from infants through adults. Pictured, Jennifer 

Depasquale, Emergency Department R.N., and Kristopher 

Nelson, orderly, comfort patient, London Hamilton, 

in one of the fast track rooms of the new emergency 

department that diagnoses, treats and discharges patients 

with minor injuries and illnesses as quickly as possible.

WCA HOSPITAL 


Emergency 

From Page 44 

¯ Mobile bedside registration to 

speed access to care and enhance 

patient privacy. 

¯ Fast-Track service for minor emergencies 

and illnesses. 

¯ 28 high-tech private patient treatment 

areas and two triage rooms, with 

sliding glass doors and curtains to 

ensure privacy. 

¯ Specialty treatment areas including, 

Trauma/Resuscitation Rooms, 

Bariatric Patient Treatment Room, 

Behavioral Health Suite and private 

Consult/Bereavement Rooms. 

¯ Centralized nurse stations 

¯ Laboratory services 

¯ Patient nutrition stations 

¯ Physician dictation stations 

See EMERGENCY, Page 46 

The new WCA Hospital Emergency Department Entrance on Prather Avenue 

is pictured above. 

 

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WCA Center For Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation 

Bringing together 24/7 orthopedic care, sports medicine, 

physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech & hearing 

Full Radiology Services: PET/CT, MRI, Breast MRI, OPEN MRI, 

CAD, Mammography, Ultrasound, DEXA, Interventional Radiology 

Comprehensive Cancer Care Services 

Minimally Invasive General & Vascular SurgerySame Day Surgery 

MaternityMidwife & Newborn Care 

Heart CenterCardiac Catheterization Lab & Cardiac Rehab 

Wound Care Center 

Occupational Health Services 

Extensive Outpatient Services & 4 Outpatient Laboratory Draw Sites 

Radiation Medicine Treatment from a Nationally Recognized 

& Accredited Cancer Care Program 

Sleep Center (Adult & Pediatric Sleep Services) 

WCA Hospital (General Information) .. 

487-0141 

Cancer Treatment Center . . . . . . . . . . . . 664-8670 

Center For Imaging At WCA . . . . . . . . . 664-8448 

Dunkirk Health Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363-0018 

(Outpatient Mental Health & Chemical Dependency) 

24/7 Emergency Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Heart Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Outpatient Chemical Dependency . . . . . . 

Outpatient Mental Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Oupatient PT/OT/Speech & Hearing . . . . 

Occupational Health Services . . . . . . . . . 

Sleep Center (Adult & Pediatric) . . . . . . . 

Speakers’ Bureau . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

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WCA HOSPITAL 


Emergency 

From Page 45 

¯ Isolation room in which to evaluate 

patients with potential airborne 

infectious diseases. 

¯ Decontamination suite for patients 

who have been exposed to biological, 

chemical and radiological agents. 

¯ State-of-the-art emergency monitoring 

technology, including 32 wallmounted 

LED-backlit LCD televisions, 

50 widescreen flat panel LED monitors, 

tracking board monitors, and a 

security system featuring a DVR, cameras, 

and monitors 

¯ Additional parking adjacent from 

the Emergency Department entrance on 

Prather Avenue 

“We understand patients want to be 

treated as quickly as possible,” says 

Emelia. “Our fast-track service of care 

for minor emergencies and illnesses 

speeds up emergency diagnosis, treatment, 

and the discharge process as 

much as possible.” 

The Emergency Department at WCA 

is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a 

year and staffed by a team of boardcertified 

emergency medicine physicians, 

led by Tanvir Dara, M.D., 

FACP, FACEP, Medical Director of 

the Emergency Department, alongside 

a highly experienced and specialized 

team of expert nursing and support 

staff. 

“We are privileged to provide the 

finest Emergency Department,” added 

Dr. Dara. “Not only do patients and 

their families experience a new model 

of emergency care, they also benefit 

from improvements to the patient care 

experience.” 

SHARING THE 

GIFT OF HEALTH 

The WCA Hospital Family, charitable 

foundations, businesses, organizations, 

and individuals from Jamestown 

and the surrounding communities 

donated generously to support the construction 

of the new Emergency 

Department. 

“Without our incredible staff and 

supporters, few of our accomplishments 

would be possible or celebrated,” 

Betsy said. 

See EMERGENCY, 

Page 47 

Pictured from left, Christina Willink, Emergency Department R.N., and Sandra Dole, Emergency Department Senior 

Staff Nurse, comfort patient, Karen Johnson, from the specialty trauma/resuscitation treatment area. 


WCA HOSPITAL 


Emergency 

From Page 46 

“We want to extend our 

appreciation and gratitude to 

our WCA Family and kindhearted 

charitable community 

who have made our vision a 

reality. To everyone, we say 

thank you from the bottom of 

our hearts.” 

WCA Hospital’s 21st Century 

Emergency Department 

is now complete. To date, 

Pictured, Sara Rapp, Emergency 

Department registrar, 

inputs patient information 

from the mobile 

bedside registration that 

speeds access to care and 

enhances patient privacy. 

WCA has surpassed the 89 

percent mark by securing 

$14.7 million toward the 

$16.5 million capital campaign 

goal and is accepting 

gifts and pledges payable 

through 2013. To make a gift 

to support Sharing the Gift of 

Health: The Capital Campaign 

for Our Emergency 

Department, please contact 

Karl Sisson at 664-8423 or 

visit www.wcahospital.org. 

To learn more or to view 

professional photography of 

the new 21st Century Emergency 

Department at WCA, 

visit the hospital’s website at 

www.wcahospital.org. 


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WCA HOSPITAL 

NEWEST AMERICA’S TOP DOCTORS ANNOUNCED 

Local Physicians Frank Arnal, MD And James Cirbus, MD Earn Honor 

By LINDA J. JOHNSON 



Two physicians on the 

medical staff at WCA Hospital 

were chosen as one of 

“America’s Top Doctors” in 

Western New York by Buffalo 

Spree Magazine. 

Selected were Frank 

Arnal, M.D., FCCP, board 

certified in pulmonology, 

sleep medicine and critical 

care, Medical Director of the 

nationally accredited WCA 

Sleep Center; and James Cirbus, 

MD, FACC, board certified 

cardiologist, on the 

medical staff at WCA and 

“We congratulate these exceptional 

physicians for their special 

recognition.” 

• Betsy Wright 

WCA Hospital president/chief executive officer 

Medical Director of the 

WCA Heart Center. 

Drs. Arnal and Cirbus are 

physician members of 

Jamestown Area Medical 

Associates, 15 S. Main St., 

Jamestown. 

“We congratulate these 

exceptional physicians for 

their special recognition,” 

said Betsy T. Wright, WCA 

Hospital President/CEO. 

“WCA has a rich history of 

serving our community’s 

health care needs and we are 

very fortunate to have this 

caliber of highly skilled, 

compassionate and dedicated 

physicians on our hospital’s 

medical staff.” 

A native of New York 

City, Dr. Arnal received his 

medical degree from Columbia 

University, College of 

Physicians and Surgeons in 

New York City. 

He completed a residency 

in internal medicine from 

Tufts University, Baystate 

Medical Center, in Springfield, 

Mass., and a fellowship 

in pulmonary and critical 

care medicine from 

Brown University in Rhode 

Island Hospital, Providence, 

R.I. 

Arnal is a member of the 

American Academy of Sleep 

Medicine and Fellow of the 

American College of Chest 

Physicians. 

See TOP DOCTORS, 

Page 49 

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Board certified in pulmonology, 

sleep medicine 

and critical care. 

Medical Director of the 

nationally accredited 

WCA Sleep Center. 

Arnal is a member of the 

American Academy of 

Sleep Medicine and Fellow 

of the American College 

of Chest Physicians. 

His medical practice is 

located at Jamestown 

Area Medical Associates 

located at 15 South Main 

St., Jamestown. 


WCA HOSPITAL 

NEWEST AMERICA’S TOP DOCTORS ANNOUNCED 

Top Doctors 

From Page 48 

Dr. Arnal recently earned 

his Certificate of Added 

Qualifications in Sleep Medicine 

from the American 

Board of Internal Medicine. 


located at Jamestown Area 

Medical Associates located 

at 15 South Main St., 

Jamestown. 

James Cirbus, M.D., a 

native of Buffalo, received 

his medical degree from New 

York University School of 

Medicine in New York. 

He completed his residency 

in medicine from the State 

University of New York at 

Buffalo Affiliated Hospitals 

Program, and is board certified 

by the American Board 

of Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular 

Disease. Dr. Cirbus 

completed a post-doctoral 

fellow in Cardiology from the 

State University at Buffalo 

Affiliated Hospitals Program. 


located at Jamestown Area 

Medical Associates located 

at 15 S. Main St., 

Jamestown. 

For a complete listing of 

America’s Top Doctors, visit 

www.buffalospree.com. For 

a listing of WCA Hospital 

medical staff, visit 

www.wcahospital.org/findad 

octor. 

“WCA has a rich history of serving 

our community’s health care needs 

and we are very fortunate to have 

this caliber of highly skilled, 

compassionate and dedicated 

physicians on our hospital’s 

medical staff.” 


WCA Hospital president/chief executive officer 

VITAL SIGNS 

DR. JAMES CIRBUS 

Received his medical 

degree from New York 

University School of 

Medicine in New York. 

Completed his residency 

in medicine from the 

State University of New 

York at Buffalo Affiliated 

Hospitals Program, 

Board certified by the 

American Board of Internal 

Medicine and Cardiovascular 

Disease. 


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WCA HOSPITAL 

HOSPITAL HIRES NEW GENERAL SURGEON 

Galo Grijalva, MD, FACS, General Surgeon Introduced 

By LINDA J. 

JOHNSON 

WCA Hospital 

Public Relations & Marketing 

WCA Hospital, the region’s 

healthcare leader, welcomes 

Galo A. Grijalva, M.D., 

F.A.C.S., general surgeon, 

who joins the medical staff at 

WCA. 

A specialist in minimally 

invasive laparoscopic procedures, 

Dr. Grijalva complements 

a multispecialty surgical 

team of board-certified 

surgeons at WCA that include 

general, gynecologic, oncology, 

orthopedic, thoracic, urology, 

and vascular surgeons, 

and anesthesiologists. 

A diplomat of the American 

Board of Surgery and Fellow 

of the American College 

of Surgeons, Dr. Grijalva’s 

medical practice is located on 

the first floor at WCA Hospital, 

207 Foote Ave., 

Jamestown. He is accepting 

new patients. To schedule an 

appointment for surgery, call 

485-7870. 

Dr. Grijalva brings a broad 

range of surgical skills, specializing 

in general surgery 

with expertise in several areas 

including single-incision 

laparoscopic surgery and 

bariatric surgery. An experienced, 

highly skilled surgeon, 

he performs a wide range of 

laparoscopic general surgery 

procedures surgeries utilizing 

the latest technology at WCA 

Hospital to include the newly 

acquired robotic daVinci Surgical 

System. 

These include, but are not 

limited to, appendectomy, 

cholecystectomy, anti-reflux 

surgery, colorectal surgery, all 

types of hernia repairs, gastrointestinal 

malignancies, 

oncology procedures, splenectomy, 

and other general 

surgery procedures. 

After receiving his BS 

degree, Magna Cum Laude, 

from Transylvania University 

in Lexington, Ky., Dr. Grijalva 

earned his medical degree 

from West Virginia University 

School of Medicine located 

in Morgantown, W.V. He subsequently 

completed his general 

surgery internship at the 

University of Oklahoma at 

Tulsa, Tulsa, Okla., and a 

general surgery residency 

from Brookdale University 

Hospital Medical Center, 

Brooklyn. 

He completed a mandatory 

surgical research year as part 

of Brookdale Surgical residency 

at the State University 

of New York-Brooklyn. 

See SURGEON, 

Page 52 

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WCA HOSPITAL 

FOCUSING EFFORTS ON DIABETES PREVENTION 

Could You Be At Risk For Diabetes? 

By LINDA J. 

JOHNSON 



If you are at risk for diabetes, 

you may be eligible 

for the National Diabetes 

Prevention Program, cosponsored 

by the WCA Hospital 

Wellness Program. 

The program is provided 

by the Chautauqua County 

Health Network and P2 Collaborative 

of Western New 

York, Inc., in partnership 

with the New York State 

Department of Health. 

The primary goals of the 

program are to reduce and 

maintain individual weight 

loss by 5 to 7 percent and 

participate in regular physical 

activity. 

Developed by the Indiana 

University School of Medicine, 

the Diabetes Prevention 

Program is an evidenced-based 

program that 

meets in a small group for 

just one hour every week for 

16 weeks where personal 

lifestyle goals are set for 

each individual. 

A trained coach leads the 

weekly sessions to help participants 

improve food 

choices, increase physical 

activity, and learn coping 

skills to maintain weight 

loss and healthy lifestyle 

changes. There are eight 

once-a-month classes that 

follow the 16 once a week 

classes. 

“Our Diabetes Prevention 

Program is a proven way to 

prevent diabetes in people 

who have prediabetes or are 

at risk for diabetes, by making 

small lifestyle changes,” 

says Kerry Mihalko, a registered 

dietitian and certified 

diabetes educator. “Prediabetes 

is a serious health condition 

that increases the risk 

of developing type 2 diabetes, 

heart disease and 

stroke. Yet the vast majority 

From left, Kerry Mihalko, RD, CDE, Health Consumer Engagement P2 of WNY and 

Chautauqua County Health Network, and Toni DeAngelo, R.N., WCA Hospital Community 

Health & Wellness Director, will teach healthy eating choices and habits during the 

16-week Diabetes Prevention Program. 

of people with prediabetes 

do not know they have the 

condition, according to the 

Centers for Disease Control 

and Prevention. The research 

shows that making modest 

behavior changes such as 

improving food choices and 

increasing physical activity 

can reduce the risk of developing 

type 2 diabetes.” 

“As rates of diabetes continue 

to climb, we are fortunate 

to be able to offer this 

program at no cost to our 

participants,” adds Toni 

DeAngelo, R.N., WCA Hospital 

Community Health and 

Wellness Director. “Participants 

will learn facts about 

healthy eating and being 

active; how to change habits 

and adopt healthy behaviors; 

and how to maintain weight 

loss and lifestyle changes.” 

The program is offered at 

no cost to participants in 

Chautauqua County. Sessions 

begin on Tuesday, 

April 9, 2013. 

To register for the Diabetes 

Prevention Program or 

refer a patient to the program, 

contact Toni DeAngelo, 

R.N., WCA Hospital 

Community Health & Wellness 

Director at 664-8677, 

or Kerry Mihalko, RD, CDE, 

Health Consumer Engagement 

P2 of WNY and Chautauqua 

County Health Network, 

at 665-0792. 


WCA HOSPITAL 

BLOOD BANK GRANTED ACCREDITATION 

Accreditation Is Designation Of Choice For Blood Banking 

By LINDA J. 

JOHNSON 

WCA Hospital Public Relations 

& Marketing 

WCA Hospital has been 

granted Accreditation by the 

American Association of 

Blood Banks (AABB), 

according to Betsy T. Wright, 

WCA Hospital President/CEO. 

The AABB is an international 

organization that sets 

the highest standards for 

blood banks and transfusion 

services. 

Accreditation follows an 

intensive on-site assessment 

by specially trained AABB 

assessors and establishes that 

the level of technical and 

administrative performance 

within the facility meets or 

exceeds the standards set by 

AABB. 

By successfully meeting 

those requirements, WCA 

Hospital joins similar facilities 

located throughout the 

United States and around the 

world that also have earned 

AABB Accreditation. 

“The AABB’s Accreditation 

procedures are voluntary,” 

Mrs. Wright explained. 

See BLOOD BANK, 

Page 53 

From left accepting accreditation honors, William Geary, MD/Ph.D., Pathologist, Medical 

Director of WCA Hospital’s Clinical Laboratory located on the second floor of the 

Center For Imaging & Medical Arts At WCA building (behind the hospital); Cheryl 

Gulvin, Medical Laboratory Technician; Bonnie King, MT (ASCP), Section Supervisor 

for the WCA Hospital Blood Bank; and Jon Sundholm, BS, MT (ASCP), WCA Hospital 

Laboratory Services Director. 

Surgeon 

From Page 50 

Dr. Grijalva has served as Chief of Surgery at Ehrling 

Bergquist Hospital in Nebraska. In addition, he was an Adjunct 

Associate Professor at Creighton University/St. Joseph Hospital 

in Nebraska. More recently, Dr. Grijalva served as Attending 

Surgeon for New York Surgical Hospitalist at WCA. 

He is a member of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, 

the American College of Surgeons, Fellow, Society of 

Air Force Clinical Surgeons, American Medical Association, 

Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons 

(SAGES), Medical Training Worldwide and the American 

Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Fellow. 

An active duty Air Force General Surgeon from August 1998 

through November 2004, Dr. Grijalva’s military honors include 

Air Force Training Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Air 

Force Longevity Service Award and Air Force Outstanding Unit 

Award with One Device. Dr. Grijalva resides in Lakewood, with 

his wife, Sheron, and two children. A licensed pilot, he spends 

his free time flying and enjoying time with his family. 

Dr. Grijalva accepts most major insurances. To schedule an 

appointment for surgery, call 485-7870. For more information 

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WCA HOSPITAL 


Blood Bank 

From Page 52 

“WCA Hospital has sought 

AABB Accreditation because 

this program assists facilities 

around the world in achieving 

excellence by promoting a 

level of professional and technical 

expertise that contributes 

to quality performance 

and patient safety. We 

congratulate our medical laboratory 

staff who participated 

in this rigorous evaluation,” 

Mrs. Wright said. 

AABB’s Accreditation 

Program contributes to the 

quality and safety of collecting, 

processing, testing, distributing 

and administering 

blood and cellular therapy 

products. 

The Accreditation Program 

assesses the quality and operational 

systems in place within 

a facility. The basis for 

assessment is compliance 

with AABB standards, Code 

of Federal Regulations and 

other federal guidance documents. 

The AABB Accreditation 

program has been recognized 

by the International Society 

for Quality in Healthcare. In 

June 1995, AABB was granted 

“deemed status” as an 

accrediting organization 

under the clinical laboratory 

Improvement Amendments of 

1988 (CLIA ‘88) program. 

This granting of “deemed status” 

indicates that the Center 

for Medicare and Medicaid 

has found the AABB accreditation 

process to provide reasonable 

assurance that the 

facilities accredited by it meet 

or exceed the conditions 

required by federal law and 

regulations. 

“AABB Accreditation is 

the designation of choice for 

blood banking,” said Jon 

Sundholm, BS, MT (ASCP), 

WCA’s Laboratory Services 

Director. “The accreditation 

is another opportunity for us 

to continually improve our 

services and demonstrate our 

“WCA Hospital has sought AABB 

Accreditation because this program 

assists facilities around the world in 

achieving excellence by promoting a 

level of professional and technical 

expertise that contributes to quality 

performance and patient safety. We 

congratulate our medical laboratory 

staff who participated in this rigorous 

evaluation.” 


WCA Hospital president and chief executive officer 

commitment to advanced 

learning, continuous improvement 

and innovation, and sustaining 

the highest possible 

level of patient and donor 

care.” 

AABB is an international 

nonprofit membership organization 

dedicated to advancing 

Robert Petruso, Sr. 

the field of transfusion medicine 

and related biological 

therapies. 

AABB sets standards, 

accredits facilities, publishes 

books and publications and 

produces educational programs 

to improve patient and 

donor safety. 

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WCA HOSPITAL 

CENTER FOR IMAGING AND MEDICAL ARTS 

Center For Imaging Now Offers Later Hours 

By LINDA J. 

JOHNSON 



The Center For Imaging 

And Medical Arts At WCA 

is pleased to announce new, 

later hours for MRI Imaging, 

on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 

and Friday, from 7 a.m. 

to 5 p.m. and Wednesdays 

from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 

Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon, 

with later appointments on 

Saturday by request. 

“We want to make it convenient 

for our patients,” 

said Tammara Hodges, 


WCA Hospital Director of 

Imaging Services. “At 

WCA, our priority is to simplify 

access to excellent 

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“We want to make it convenient for our patients. At WCA, 

our priority is to simplify access to excellent care. The 

Center For Imaging provides advanced imaging, a convenient 

outpatient laboratory draw site and front-door, 

handicap accessible parking.” 

• Tammara Hodges 

WCA Hospital director of imaging services 

care. The Center For Imaging 

provides advanced imaging, 

a convenient outpatient 

laboratory draw site and 

front-door, handicap accessible 

parking.” 

Magnetic Resonance 

Imaging (MRI) exams have 

become one of the fastest 

growing types of medical 

diagnostic tests in the United 

States, due, in large part, to 

its ability to provide noninvasive 

diagnostic images 

of soft tissues, bone, fat and 

muscles and to help in the 

detection and diagnosis of a 

variety of health conditions. 

MRI is an advanced procedure 

that allows a physician 

to see internal organs, blood 

vessels, muscles, joints, 

tumors, areas of infection 

and more, without x-rays, 

surgery or pain. Each MRI 

test produces hundreds of 

pictures in all three planes. 

WCA Hospital provides 

the latest in MRI imaging 

technology including OPEN- 

Bore MRI. The new openbore 

MRI at WCA uses the 

strongest magnet field 

strength of any other MRI 

technology, giving physicians 

access to many imaging 

opportunities, including 

neurological and functional 

neurology evaluation, orthopedic 

and vascular imaging. 

The System’s large 70-cm 

opening is wide enough to 

accommodate a diverse array 

of patients including individuals 

such as children, larger 

patients up to 550 pounds, 

the elderly, and those who 

experience claustrophobia 

and anxiety. 

“The system allows for 

the patient’s feet to go in 

first and the patient’s head 

can remain outside of the 

system,” said Holly. “This 

means that the patient’s head 

can remain outside of the 

bore during most procedures 

not involving head, neck or 

upper spine. This helps eliminate 

any anxiety or claustrophobic 

effects.” 

The Center for Imaging & 

Medical Arts At WCA was 

awarded the prestigious 

“Breast Imaging Center of 

Excellence” designation 

from the American College 

of Radiology’s Commission 

on Breast Imaging in recognition 

of their outstanding 

breast health program. 

See MRI, 

Page 59

WCA HOSPITAL 


From left standing in front 

of the sophisticated Magnetic 

Resonance Imaging 

(MRI) imaging technology 

at the Center For Imaging 

& Medical Arts at WCA 

Hospital, Tammara 

Hodges, WCA Hospital 

Director of Imaging Services; 

Lyndon Gritters, 

MD, board-certified radiologist 

on the medical staff at 

WCA Hospital; Holly 

Gatto, RT, Insight MRI 

Manager at WCA Hospital; 

and Kendra Fitzpatrick, 

RT, Insight at 

WCA Hospital. 

MRI 

From Page 58 

“We are very pleased to 

provide state-of-the-art 

breast MRI imaging,” says 

Holly Gatto, RT, Insight 

MRI Manager at WCA Hospital. 

“Breast MRI imaging 

is a valuable addition to 

mammography care for 

enhanced detection of suspicious 

cancer in women who 

are at greater risk. It is also 

a useful tool in examining 

dense breast tissue, scar tissue 

at a prior lumpectomy 

site, breast abnormalities 

that can be felt but are not 

visible with mammography 

or ultrasound, or evaluating 

breast implants for rupture 

or leakage.” 

Additional imaging services 

offered at the Center 

For Imaging And Medical 

Arts At WCA include, outpatient 

laboratory draw 

site, ultrasound services, 

interventional radiology, 

“We are very 

pleased to provide 

state-ofthe-art 

breast 

MRI imaging.” 

• Holly Gatto 

WCA Hospital 

insight MRI manager 

PET/CT imaging, bone 

densitometry (DEXA) 

screening, mammography 

screening (same day 

results), stereotactic and 

ultrasound-guided breast 

biopsy, and patient navigation 

support. 

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WCA HOSPITAL 

PALLIATIVE CARE PROGRAM 

WCA Hospital Introduces Palliative Care Program 

By LINDA J. 

JOHNSON 

WCA Hospital Public Relations & 

Marketing 

One of the benefits of modern medicine 

is that we are living longer lives 

than ever before. According to the Centers 

for Disease Control and Prevention, 

the average life expectancy is 78.7 

years. As older adults live longer, they 

may experience more than one chronic 

disease or illness at a time such as diabetes, 

heart disease, lung disease, or 

Alzheimer’s disease and other types of 

dementia. These situations can affect 

the health and function of the patient 

and, therefore, require careful management 

to ensure proper care and improve 

or maintain quality of life. 

Too often, patients and their families 

do not have a clear understanding of the 

illness, medications or how to help the 

patient live as comfortably as possible. 

That’s where palliative medicine comes 

in. The role of the Palliative Care team 

at WCA Hospital is to make sure 

patients (of any age) and their family 

members have a clear understanding of 

their medical illness and how to best 

manage their symptoms to provide the 

best possible quality of life. 

“When someone is faced with a lifelimiting 

or serious illness, he or she 

needs answers, relief, expertise, and 

support,” says Theresa Pagliuca, MD, 

board-certified radiation oncologist, on 

the palliative care medical staff at 

WCA Hospital. “The patient, as well as 

the family, needs specialized help. 

That’s where our Palliative Care team 

comes in. We work closely with the 

Dr. Theresa Pagliuca is a board-certified 

radiation oncologist on the palliative 

care medical staff at WCA 

Hospital. 

patient’s physician to address not only 

the physical needs, but also the spiritual, 

emotional, and social aspects of life 

for patients and their families. Palliative 

Care looks at the whole person, 

which also includes the patient’s family 

members. “ 

Members of the palliative care team 

at WCA work closely with the patient’s 

primary doctor to provide: 

¯ Treatment of pain and symptoms 

¯ Close communication 

¯ Compassionate care 

¯ Help with navigating the healthcare 

system 

¯ Guidance with difficult treatment 

choices 

¯ Home care coordination and referral¯ 

Detailed, practical information and 

assistance 

¯ Emotional and spiritual support for 

the patient and family. 

Palliative Care helps patients and 

their families make decisions on end-oflife 

care plans and advance directives 

and health care proxies. “Advance 

directives describe a patient’s preferences 

regarding end-of-life care,” Dr. 

Pagliuca said. “These documents speak 

for the patient when he or she is not 

able to speak for themselves.” 

Palliative Care is an inter-disciplinary 

approach to healthcare that helps 

patients and their families live as fully 

as possible when faced with a serious 

illness. It is not the same as hospice 

care. 

Anyone who has a chronic, life-limiting 

illness or symptoms that interfere 

with their quality of life, can benefit 

from Palliative Care. 

To learn more about the WCA Hospital 

Palliative Care Program, patients and 

their family members may access the 

program by calling 664-8633, Monday 

through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For 

more information on the Palliative Care 

Program at WCA, visit their website at 

www.wcahospital.org. 

“When someone is faced with a life-limiting or serious illness, he or she needs 

answers, relief, expertise, and support. The patient, as well as the family, 

needs specialized help.” 

• Dr. Theresa Pagliuca 

board-certified radiation oncologist 

on the WCA Hospital palliative care medical staff 


COPD 

DISEASE IS THIRD LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH IN U.S. 

Treatments Available For COPD 

( N A P S I ) — C h r o n i c 

obstructive pulmonary disease 

(COPD), a disease that makes 

it hard to breathe, affects millions 

of Americans and is the 

third leading cause of death in 

the United States. COPD can 

be debilitating, and while millions 

are diagnosed, it is estimated 

that many suffer from 

the disease but are unaware 

they have it. There is no cure 

for COPD; however, there are 

treatments and everyday 

lifestyle changes that can 

help. 

If you or someone you 

know suffers from COPD, it 

is important to understand the 

treatments available, as well 

as the lifestyle changes that 

can be undertaken. 

TREATMENTS FOR COPD 

If you are diagnosed with 

COPD, there are a wide range 

of COPD treatment options 

available. Two types that are 

often used include: short-acting 

bronchodilators, to help 

relieve sudden COPD symptoms, 

and long-acting maintenance 

medicines, like SYM- 

BICORT (budesonide/ formoterol 

fumarate dihydrate), 

to help reduce inflammation 

and ease constriction in your 

airways. 

In addition, vaccines, 

antibiotics, and a variety of 

nonmedicinal COPD treatments 

are also used. For 

example: 

• Pulmonary rehabilitation 

is a structured program that 

can reduce symptoms of 

COPD. Depending on your 

needs, a pulmonary rehabilitation 

program might include 

exercise training, nutrition 

counseling, and education on 

special breathing techniques 

and other means of coping 

with COPD. Your doctor will 

know if a program like this is 

right for you. 

• Regular exercise can 

increase your energy levels, 

improve your circulation, 

reduce symptoms, and 

increase your endurance. Talk 

to your doctor about how 

much physical activity and 

what kinds of activities are 

best for you. These might be 

stretching exercises, an aerobic 

exercise like walking, or 

exercise aimed at strengthening 

your muscles. 

Of course, you can do many 

things on your own, like talking 

to your doctor about stopping 

smoking and choosing a 

healthy diet. Colds, the flu, 

and other respiratory infections 

cause problems for people 

with COPD, so it’s important 

that you do your best to 

avoid them and consider the 

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WCA HOSPITAL 

CENTER FOR ORTHOPEDICS, SPORTS MEDICINE 

AND REHABILITATION 

Rehabiliation Program Gets People Back To Enjoying Life 

By LINDA J. 

JOHNSON 

WCA Hospital 

Public Relations & 

Marketing 

At different phases in a 

person’s life, he or she may 

benefit from physical and/or 

occupational therapy. The 

Center For Orthopedics, 

Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation’s 

team of highly 

skilled, experienced and 

expert physical and occupational 

therapists provide 

many treatment options that 

get you back to the things 

you really enjoy in life, 

including: 

LYMPHEDEMA PROGRAM 

Lymphedema is the persistent 

swelling of the arm or 

leg that may occur after 

surgery or radiation treatment. 

This may occur as a 

consequence of treatment for 

breast cancer, cervical cancer 

or as a result of an infection 

or scar tissue that blocks the 

flow of lymphatic fluid. 

Treatment options at the Center 

may include: Compression 

bandaging, exercise, 

pneumatic compression, and 

manual lymphatic drainage. 

EXERCISE & 

OSTEOPOROSIS PROGRAM 

Osteoporosis is a condition 

in which bones become thin 

and brittle and break easily. 

One third of all women over 

age 50 will have broken 

bones in the spine due to 

osteoporosis. A customized 

program can be developed 

that can include weight bearing 

activities, exercise, safe 

techniques to move, lift and 

function, and ways to reduce 

the risk of falling. 

INCONTINENCE/PELVIC 

FLOOR PROGRAM 

Female incontinence/pelvic 

floor problems 

involve the loss of bladder 

control or pelvic pain due to 

pelvic muscle weakness/dysfunction. 

This can be 

associated with aging, pregnancy, 

childbirth, chronic 

constipation or chronic 

coughing. Women of all ages 

from teenagers to senior 

women can be affected. 

Physical Therapy interventions 

at WCA that help manage 

this condition include: 

instruction in strengthening 

exercises for weakened muscles, 

education on lifestyle 

modifications for bladder 

health, and biofeedback training 

for pelvic floor muscles. 

See 

THERAPISTS, 

Page 59 

From left the Center For Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation physical and occupational therapists, Mary 

Bohall, COTA, Debbie Castiglione, PT, Ashley Marsh, OTR/L, Jennifer Eshelman, PTA, Mike Rabent, PT, Lisa 

Lebaron, PT, Linda Randall, OTR/L, Liz Ciancio, PT, George Ciancio, PT, Daniel Johnson, PT, WCA Hospital Director 

of Rehabilitation Services; Jennifer Pagett, PT, and Aridie Johnson, PTA. 


WCA HOSPITAL 

CENTER FOR ORTHOPEDICS, SPORTS MEDICINE 

AND REHABILITATION 

Therapists 

From Page 59 

ARTHRITIS TREATMENT 

AND RELIEF 

Degenerative arthritis. 

commonly called wear and 

tear arthritis, is a degenerative 

condition that can occur 

as we age or as the result of 

injury to a joint, The physical 

therapists prescribe strengthening 

exercise to reduce 

stresses on the joint, educate 

patients on activity and joint 

health is an important part of 

treatment, 

CHRONIC PAIN AND 

HEADACHE 

If you suffer from chronic 

joint or muscle pain or chronic 

headaches, physical therapy 

may be an excellent 

option for you. Your physical 

therapist can use hands-on 

techniques to promote muscular 

relaxation, restore joint 

mobility and aid in pain 

reduction. 

VESTIBULAR REHAB 

Many people suffer from 

problems related to balance/dizziness. 

Physical therapists 

prescribe exercise to 

improve balance caused by 

various conditions. 

JAW PAIN THERAPY (TMJ) 

The temporomandibular 

join (TMJ) is the site where 

the upper jaw and the lower 

jaw bone meet. TMJ dysfunction 

can present as many different 

symptoms including 

popping, locking, facial pain, 

headaches, or limited mouth 

opening. Physical therapy 

can help with this condition. 

CARPAL TUNNEL THERAPY 

Carpal Tunnel is an 

overuse injury that results in 

compression of the median 

nerve at the wrist. Occupational 

therapists provide 

expert evaluation and treatment 

of this condition. 

SPORTS 

INJURIES 

WCA physical therapists 

provide expert treatment for 

sports-related injuries in athletes 

of all ages. 

“Whether it’s at work, 

home or just doing the things 

you enjoy, we get you back 

to the things you love to do 

in life,” said Daniel Johnson 

PT, WCA Hospital Director 

of Rehabilitation Services. 

“When you choose WCA, 

you are choosing a team of 

highly skilled therapists that 

average over 20 years of 

experience, customized treatment 

sessions that are tailored 

to your individualized 

needs, flexible appointments 

that fit your busy schedule, 

and a caring and attentive 

staff.” 

The programs mentioned 

in this article are a few of 

the many treatment options 

available at the Center For 

Orthopedics, Sports Medicine 

& Rehabilitation. 

To learn more, contact 

Daniel Johnson, PT, WCA 

Hospital Director of Rehabilitation 

at 664-8296. The 

Center For Orthopedics, 

Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation 

is located at the main 

campus of WCA Hospital 

(behind the hospital), at 207 

Foote Ave., Jamestown. 

Ample and handicap accessible 

parking available. 

A physical referral is 

required for therapy. There 

are minimal wait times for 

appointments. 

Most major insurances 

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“When you choose WCA, you are 

choosing a team of highly skilled 

therapists that average over 20 

years of experience, customized 

treatment sessions that are tailored 

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VISION LOSS 

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Low vision means that even with regular glasses, contact 

lenses, medicine or surgery, people find everyday tasks difficult 

to do. Reading the mail, shopping, cooking and writing 

can seem challenging. Most people with low vision are 65 

years old or older. The chief causes of vision loss in older people 

are age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, 

cataract and glaucoma. Among younger Americans, low vision 

is most often caused by inherited eye conditions, infectious 

and autoimmune eye disease, or trauma. 

GETTING HELP 

“I encourage anyone with low vision to seek guidance about 

vision rehabilitation from a low vision specialist,” advised 

Paul A. Sieving, M.D., Ph.D. 

A low vision specialist is an ophthalmologist or optometrist 

working with people with low vision. He or she can develop a 

rehabilitation plan that identifies strategies and assistive 

devices appropriate for the person’s particular needs. 

Vision rehabilitation can include: 

• training to use magnifying and adaptive devices 

• learning new daily living skills to remain safe and live 

independently 

• developing strategies to navigate inside and outside the 

home 

• providing resources and support. 

“A vision rehabilitation plan helps people reach their true 

visual potential when nothing more can be done from a medical 

or surgical standpoint,” said Mark Wilkinson, O.D., a low 

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EAR HEALTH 

THE JOURNEY OF MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY 

For Those With Low Vision, Glasses Can Be Little Help 

(NAPSI)—While being active outdoors, 

even in cold weather, can be both 

fun and healthful, it’s important to protect 

your body. For example, ears are particularly 

sensitive especially because they 

tend to be exposed to the elements—but 

there are ways you can protect them. 

THE PROBLEM 

Rough weather, particularly cold conditions, 

can present challenges. Ears cool 

down very quickly because they have no 

protective fat tissue. The nerves in the 

ear canal run unprotected under the skin 

and may react with a strong pain impulse 

to changing temperatures. The risk of 

infection in the ears increases in cold 

conditions, as less blood is circulated. 

Cold and wind can irritate the ear canal, 

which often causes pain, while water in 

the ears can cause inflammation. Also, a 

cold head may cause cramped muscles 

in the neck region, which can lead to ear 

problems like tinnitus. 

People with hearing instruments 

should be aware that cold conditions can 

cause the battery to run out faster. In 

addition, condensation can occur inside 

the hearing instrument, causing an electronics 

failure. 

SOME ANSWERS 

Fortunately, the experts at the nonprofit 

Hear the World Foundation, created 

by Phonak, offer these ear care do’s 

and don’ts: 

• Do keep your ears warm by wearing 

a hat, headband, earmuffs or a good ski 

helmet. 

• Don’t put cotton wool in your ears to 

protect them from the wind. This can 

actually cause inflammation in the ear 

canal. 

• Do dry your ear canal as well as possible 

after showering, swimming or 

using a sauna. With care, you may be 

able to do this with a hair dryer. 

• Don’t neglect an ear infection. See 

your physician or an ENT specialist. 

Left untreated, an infection can get 

worse and cause serious damage. 

• Do stick to a healthy diet and do 

plenty of exercise to stimulate blood circulation 

to your ears. 

• Don’t use hot water to warm up cold 

ears. Gently massage them instead. 

TIPS FOR HEARING INSTRUMENT USERS 

• Always have spare batteries available. 

If batteries get cold, you can warm 

them for five minutes in your closed 

hand or in a pocket; do NOT use a 

lighter. 

• Never put hearing instruments on a 

heater. 

• Special drying containers, available 

from hearing care professionals, can prevent 

damage caused by condensation. 

• Water-resistant hearing instruments 

are less susceptible to damage from 

condensation. 

Asthma Affects As Many As 25.7 Million Americans 

(NAPSI)—According to the Centers for Disease Control 

and Prevention (CDC), asthma is a leading chronic illness 

affecting an estimated 18.7 million adults and 7 million 

children. Many people who experience persistent asthma 

fail to recognize the severity of their disease − often until it 

is too late and they are fighting to breathe. And while mild 

asthma can be managed on an “as needed” basis with a 

quick-relief inhaler, people with persistent asthma should 

talk to their doctor about daily treatment with a therapy that 

actually helps prevent symptoms and reduce the number of 

attacks. 

The problem is that many people living with asthma fail 

to realize that if they are using a quick-relief inhaler to treat 

their symptoms more than twice a week other than for prevention 

of exercised-induced bronchospasm (EIB), their 

asthma is not well controlled. In these cases, a quick-relief 

inhaler isn’t really helping the underlying problem. The 

National Institutes of Health says that inhaled corticosteroid 

(ICS) therapies are the first treatment options to consider for 

long-term control therapy in patients with persistent asthma. 

ICS therapies are a maintenance versus a quick-relief or “as 

needed” approach to asthma care. They are intended to be 

used daily to manage and prevent persistent asthma symptoms. 


“Many asthma patients don’t understand that fast-acting 

inhalers are not for regular, daily use. They should only be 

used when experiencing asthma symptoms,” said Dr. Gene 

Colice, Director of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Respiratory 

Services at Washington Hospital Center. “More importantly, 

if a patient is using a fast-acting inhaler more than 

twice a week, their asthma is not controlled and they should 

talk to a doctor to discuss better options.” 

If a patient feels their asthma symptoms are not under 

control, scheduling an appointment with their doctor is the 

first step in gaining back control. Much like any other condition, 

compliance with a treatment protocol is key to managing 

persistent asthma. If a daily maintenance therapy is in 

order, patients need to remember to comply with their treatment 

schedule and realize that feeling better does not mean 

they should stop taking their medication. 

“Asthma is a complicated disease because the symptoms 

aren’t always present, so patients sometimes feel like their 

asthma is cured when it really isn’t,” said Dr. Colice. “Maintenance 

treatments, like ICS therapies need to be taken 

every day to be effective. Asthma doesn’t need to limit anyone 

from living their life, as long as they take their medications 

as prescribed and regularly talk with their doctor about 

asthma control.”

MENTAL HEALTH 

THE JOURNEY OF MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY 

Medication, Support A Good Start In Treatment 

(NAPSI)—At one point, Josh described his life as a nightmare. 

He heard voices compelling him to break into his parents’ 

homes and take his sister’s car, landing him in jail. He says 

it is difficult to discuss this period of his life without perpetuating 

the negative stigma related to his diagnosis of schizophrenia, 

a condition that affects about 2.5 million American 

adults. 

Now, 13 years later, with a treatment team and family 

support, Josh cites accepting his schizophrenia as the turning 

point in his recovery, allowing him to actively engage in 

his treatments and better manage his illness. 

With a combination of treatment that may include medication 

and psychotherapy, many living with severe mental 

illness, such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder and 

bipolar I disorder, are able to participate in daily activities 

and live meaningful lives. 

“My medication and the support I’ve received from my 

treatment team have helped my symptoms improve over 

time. I feel I live a normal life,” says Josh. “A good sign that 

things are going well for me are the friendships I have with 

others and the support I receive from them.” 

According to experts, a recovery plan can help people 

with severe mental illness meet their goals. Because everyone’s 

mental health recovery journey is his or her own, 

recovery plans are tailored toward each person’s unique 

needs. 

Medication, including oral and injectable treatments, is 

the foundation of the recovery process for most people with 

schizophrenia. Taking antipsychotic medication regularly 

and as prescribed can help reduce symptoms. 

Long-acting injectable antipsychotic therapies (LATs), 

which are administered every few weeks to a month depending 

on the medication, offer patients a choice of how often 

to take their medication and may help eliminate one less pill 

a day for their schizophrenia. 

“With the right plan and support, I’ve seen individuals 

live fulfilling lives and contribute to society,” says David T. 

Susman, Ph.D., clinical psychologist at Eastern State Hospital 

in Lexington, Ky. “When I help someone build a recovery 

plan, we discuss personal, work and social goals, and 

strategies for how that individual, with help from their 

recovery team, can achieve those goals.” 

The journey of recovery starts with hope, empowerment 

and understanding that people can overcome the barriers 

and obstacles that confront them. Family, friends and peers 

can serve as an important support system. 

“Families need to understand that schizophrenia is treatable 

and that there have been many developments in 

antipsychotic medications over the years,” says Katie Cadigan, 

documentary filmmaker and a caregiver for her brother 

who lives with schizophrenia. “The more our family learned 

about my brother’s disease, the more he welcomed our help 

in making treatment decisions and invited us to be part of 

his recovery.” 

To learn more about how treatment can help support your 

recovery plan or that of a loved one, log on to 

www.TreatOnceMonthly.com. 

TreatOnceMonthly.com provides resources for individuals 

living with schizophrenia to help them understand treatment 

options and choose a medication that is right for them with 

the help of a healthcare professional. Visit the site to watch 

patient videos, access a doctor’s visit guide and learn more 

about different types of long-acting treatment. 

ABOUT SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS 

Approximately 26.2 percent of Americans ages 18 and 

older—more than one in four adults—are diagnosed with a 

mental disorder in a given year. Of this percentage, about 6 

percent, or one in 17 Americans, live with a serious mental 

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COLD PREVENTION 

BOOSTING A CHILD’S IMMUNITY CAN HELP PREVENT SICKNESS 

Sleep, Hydration And A Good Diet Among Tips 

(NAPSI)—According to the Centers 

for Disease Control (CDC), children 

typically catch six to eight colds each 

year. While there is no cure for this 

seasonal illness, there are several 

things parents can do to boost their 

child’s immunity. 

First, it’s important to encourage 

children to get plenty of sleep, stay 

well hydrated and eat a diet rich in 

nutritious foods. 

Good hygiene can reduce the spread 

of germs, particularly in a school setting 

where children share many common 

items. 

It’s important to teach kids to wash 

their hands the right way, scrubbing 

them all over with soap for at least 20 

seconds and drying them with a clean 

paper towel. 

Children should also be encouraged 

not to share eating or drinking utensils 

or to put objects in their mouths. 

To help reduce the spread of cold 

and flu viruses, children should learn to 

sneeze and cough into the back of their 

hand or their elbow crease. To keep 

nasal passages clear, have children 

blow their noses gently but often and 

use a humidifier at home to keep the air 

moist. 

Sore throats can be soothed with 

warm drinks, while older children can 

gargle with a mild saline solution. 

Always check with a doctor if a child’s 

sore throat is severe or if symptoms 

indicate a serious illness. 

Following a statement by the FDA 

discouraging the use of cough and cold 

medicine in children under 2 years of 

age, many parents prefer to use safe 

and effective homeopathic medicines. 

Unlike conventional over-the-counter 

cold and cough medicines that suppress 

symptoms, homeopathic medicines 

work with the body’s own natural 

defenses to relieve the symptoms of 

seasonal illness. 

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Pain management is a medical specialty that focuses on treating conditions or injuries that cause 

pain and limit function. One of the unique advantages of pain management is that it involves a 

spectrum of care: Everything from initial diagnosis to personalized treatment to improve health 

and quality of life. With Dr. Kourtu’s treatment approach and innovative interventional and 

minimally invasive techniques he is qualified to address a wide range of conditions that cause 

pain. Dr. Kourtu specializes in giving people back the ability to enjoy their daily lives. 

Major Joint or Bursal Injections • Radio frequency Neurolysis 

• Epidural Steroid Injections • Medial Branch Blocks 

• Spinal cord Stimulator trials • Vertebroplasty/Kyphoplasy 

Facet Joint Blocks • And many more 

Dr. Kourtu has achieved professional competency outlined by the American Board of 

Anesthesiology and American board of pain medicine, and maintained the required training for 

these affiliations. Since his arrival in 2000, Dr. Mohamed Kourtu has provided pain management 

patients at Warren Pain Clinic and Acupuncture Center with the most innovative and effective 

pain management techniques available. 

Contact your primary care physician today and ask about a referral to Dr. Kourtu to get 

back in charge of your life and finally get the pain relief and treatment you deserve. 

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SKIN CARE 

COLD WEATHER CAN OFTEN MEAN DRY, IRRITATED SKIN 

There Are Several Ways To Combat Skin Conditions 

(NAPSI)—For many, cold weather can mean dry, irritated 

skin. In fact, it’s estimated that almost 20 percent of people in the 

U.S. suffer from severely dry skin or eczema—a general term 

that refers to skin that is inflamed, swollen and irritated. Red, 

itchy, irritated skin that doesn’t properly retain moisture is a 

common symptom of eczema. Fortunately, there are ways to 

help prevent eczema and treat it when it flares up. 

TREAT IT GENTLY 

It’s important to keep skin hydrated, especially when the temperatures 

cool down, and one of the easiest ways is to choose a 

rich yet gentle body moisturizer. 

“Look for products containing urea and lactic acid, as well as 

ceramides or shea butter,” says Dr. Joshua Zeichner, Director of 

Cosmetic & Clinical Research in the Dermatology Department 

at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in NYC. “Expensive does not 

always mean better, and you can find an effective moisturizer in 

your local drugstore.” 

For example, Cetaphil Restoraderm Skin Restoring Moisturizer 

is clinically proven to provide long-lasting hydration by helping 

repair the skin’s natural barrier function. 

HELP YOUR HANDS (AND FEET) 

Frequent hand washing and use of antibacterial gels during flu 

season may prevent a cold but can cause dryness and irritation to 

skin, so try to moisturize each time after you wash. 

COOL IT WITH HOT WATER 

Nothing feels better than a superhot shower on a cold day, but 

it can actually harm the skin, stripping it of essential oils and 

leading to skin dryness. Stick to cool or lukewarm showers or 

baths and soak for only 10 minutes or less to avoid damaging the 

skin. 

Also, choose a hydrating body wash, such as Cetaphil 

Restoraderm Skin Restoring Body Wash, which uses advanced 

technologies to help restore the skin barrier function and retain 

moisture. Pat—don’t rub—dry with a soft towel. 

SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVICE 

If your skin isn’t improving, it might be time to see a dermatologist. 

“A doctor can prescribe prescription anti-inflammatory 

creams to complement your daily cleansing and moisturizing 

routine,” says Dr. Zeichner. 

INVEST IN A HUMIDIFIER 

Dry heat from heaters in your home can wreak havoc on your 

skin. Opt for a humidifier to help add moisture to the skin by 

replacing moisture to the air. 

“Look for products containing urea 

and lactic acid, as well as 

ceramides or shea butter. Expensive 

does not always mean better, and 

you can find an effective moisturizer 

in your local drugstore.” 

• Dr. Joshua Zeichner 

Mt. Sinai Medical Center cosmetic 

and clinical research director 

DON’T FORGET ABOUT THE SUN 

Even though it is cold outside, the sun’s rays can still cause 

sunburn in the winter. Be careful in the snow because UV rays 

can reflect off the white surface and burn unprotected skin. 

“Look for a facial moisturizer with an SPF of 30 or higher to 

protect your face and neck daily,” suggests Dr. Zeichner. 

OUTPATIENT SERVICES 

344 East Fourth St., Jamestown, 661-1590 

186 Lake Shore Drive West, Dunkirk, 366-6858 

PERSONALIZED RECOVERY ORIENTED SERVICES(PROS) 

712 West Eighth St., Jamestown, 661-1510 

51 East Third Street, Dunkirk, 366-7660 


SERVICE DIRECTORY & INDEX OF ADVERTISERS 

ADULT HOMES/SENIOR LIVING/ASSISTED LIVING 

Absolut Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 

26 Cass St., Westfield, NY 

(716) 326-4646 

447 Lakeshore Drive West, Dunkirk, NY 

(716) 366-6710 

452 Broad St., Salamanca, NY ...................................................54 

(716) 945-1800 

Frewsburg Rest Home ............................................................. 59 

106 W. Main St, Frewsburg, NY 

(716) 569-3095 

Orchard Grove Residences ..................................................... 47 

2000 Southwestern Dr., W.E., Jamestown, NY 

(716) 487-6874 

Rouse House .......................................................................... 20 

615 Rouse Ave., Youngsville, PA 

(814) 563-1650 

Tanglewood Group ................................................................ 13 

560 Fairmount Ave., W.E., Jamestown, NY 

(716) 483-2678 • (716) 488-9434 

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES 

Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 

1(800) 345-1780 

CANCER CARE 

Behavioral Health Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 

Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems 

1(800) 345-1780 

Regional Cancer Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 

2500 West 12th Street, Erie, PA 

(814) 838-9000 

WCA Healthcare Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,2,5,16,45 

207 Foote Ave. Jamestown, NY 

(716) 487-0141 

CARDIOLOGY 

Heart Institute at UPMC Hamot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 

201 State St., Erie, PA 

(814) 877-6000 

DENTAL CARE 

The Resource Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48,65 

890 East 2nd St. Jamestown, NY 

(716) 661-1447 

186 West Lake Shore Drive, Dunkirk, NY 

(716) 366-6125 

314 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY 

(716) 661-1661 

896 E. 2nd St, Jamestown, NY 

(716) 661-1431 

E AR, NOSE & THROAT 

Westfield Memorial Hospital .................................................... 9 

189 East Main Street, Westfield, NY 

(716) 326-4921 

HEALTH COVERAGE 

Fidelis Care ® ......................................................................... 72 

1888 FIDELIS - (1-888-343-3540) 

HEARING AID SERVICES 



(716) 661-1447 


(716) 366-6125 


(716) 661-1661 


(716) 661-1431 

RW Petruso Hearing & Audiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 

60 Hatch Run Road, Warren, PA 

1-800-475-9192 - 1-814-723-4401 

Valu Hearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 

641 Foote Ave., Jamestown, NY 

(716) 484-7777 

HOME HEALTH CARE PRODUCTS 

Buffalo Wheel Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 

318 E. Fairmount Ave., Lakewood, NY 

(716) 488-4200 

Doyle Medical Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 

610 West Third St., Jamestown, NY 

(716) 661-8941 

Meeker Marshall Shoe Fly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 

7520 Peach Street, Erie, PA 

(814) 868-2918 

HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES 

CareGivers ........................................................................... 35 

111 West Second Street, Jamestown, NY 

(716) 484-9113 

Chautauqua Adult Day Care Centers, Inc. ............................... 43 

663 Lakeview Ave., Jamestown, NY 

(716) 664-9759 

358 E. 5th St., Jamestown, NY 

(716) 665-4899 

NY Connects ......................................................................... 34 

Dunkirk, NY (716) 363-4582 

Jamestown, NY (716) 661-7582 

Mayville, NY (716) 753-4582 

New Vision Services, Inc.. ...................................................... 10 

200 Dunham Ave., Jamestown, NY 

(716) 664-3118 



HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES 

Lakewood Apothecary .......................................................... 49 

130 Chautauqua Ave., Lakewood, NY 

(716) 763-0016 

HOSPITALS 

Warren General Hospital ....................................................... 71 

Two Crescent Park West, Warren, PA 

(814) 723-3300 

WCA Healthcare Systems ......................................... 1,2,5,16,45 


(716) 487-0141 

Westfield Memorial Hospital .................................................... 9 

189 East Main St., Westfield, NY 

(716) 326-4921 

Westfield Family Physicians .................................................... 57 


(716) 326-4890 • (877)326-4567 

MRI 

Jamestown Open MRI ........................................................... 32 

Riverwalk Center, 15 S. Main St., Jamestown, NY 

(716) 665-1198 or 866-522-3980 

PHARMACY 

Lakewood Apothecary .......................................................... 49 

130 Chautauqua Ave., Lakewood, NY 

(716) 763-0016 

Patient’s Pharmacy ................................................................ 17 

320 N. Main St., Jamestown, NY 

(716) 720-5809 

MEDICAL SERVICES 

Associated Clinical Laboratories ............................................. 29 


(716) 484-7147 

Chautauqua Integrated Delivery System ................................... 4 

Jamestown Office 

(716) 664-8445 

Great Lakes Medical Research ............................................... 57 


(716) 326-4890 • (877)326-4567 

HealthSouth .......................................................................... 63 

143 E. 2nd St., Erie, PA 

(814) 878-1288 

Heart Institute as UPMC Hamot .............................................. 19 

201 State St., Erie, PA 

(814) 877-6000 

Hospice ................................................................................ 44 

Chautauqua County, NY 

(716) 338-0033 

Jamestown Area Medical Association (JAMA) ........................ 60 

15 South Main St., Jamestown, NY 

158 E. Main St., Westfield, NY 

(716) 326-3067 

The Resource Center ......................................................... 48,65 


(716) 661-1447 


(716) 366-6125 


(716) 661-1661 


(716) 661-1431 

WCA Healthcare Systems ......................................... 1,2,5,16,45 

(716) 487-0141 

OBSTETRICS 

WCA Healthcare Systems ..................................... 1,2,5,16,45 


(716) 487-0141 

Lane Women’s Health Group ............................................. 14 


(716) 484-9194 

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY 

Chautauqua Physical & Occupational Therapy ........................ 19 

15 South Main Street, Suite 220, Jamestown, NY 

(716) 488-2322 



(716) 661-1447 


(716) 366-6125 


(716) 661-1661 


(716) 661-1431 

OPTOMETRISTS 

Seneca Eye Surgeons ............................................................ 55 

27 Porter Ave., Jamestown, NY 

(716) 483-2020 

103 West St. Clair Street, Warren, PA 

(814) 726-2020 

2 Main Street, Bradford, PA 

(814) 362-7477 



OUTPATIENT SERVICES 

Westfield Memorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 


(716) 326-4921 

PAIN MANAGEMENT 

Chautauqua Pain Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 


(716) 487-0911 

Lakeshore Orthopedic Group, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 

Dunkirk Office (716) 366-7150 

Irving Office (716) 934-3493 

Westfield Clinic (716) 366-7150 

PODIATRISTS 



(716) 661-1447 


(716) 366-6125 


(716) 661-1661 


(716) 661-1431 

RADIOLOGISTS 

Jamestown Radiologists, P.C. ................................................ 32 

333 E. 5th St., Jamestown, NY 

(716) 664-9731 

Riverwalk Center, 15 S. Main St., Jamestown, NY 


31 Sherman St., Jamestown, NY 


(716) 661-1661 


(716) 661-1431 

Westfield Memorial ................................................................. 9 


(716) 326-4921 

SPEECH THERAPY 



(716) 661-1447 


(716) 366-6125 


(716) 661-1661 


(716) 661-1431 

Youngerman Center ............................................................... 15 

at SUNY Fredonia, Fredonia, NY 

(716) 673-3203 

TRANSPORTATION 

Alstar EMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 

Jamestown • (716) 484-2121 

Dunkirk • (716) 366-8177 

URGENT CARE 

Five Star Urgent Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36,37 

Riverwalk Center, 15 South Main Street, Jamestown, NY 

(716) 489-3144 

REHABILITATION SERVICES 

Absolut Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 

26 Cass St., Westfield, NY 

(716) 326-4646 

447 Lakeshore Drive West, Dunkirk, NY 

(716) 366-6710 

451 Broad St., Salamanca, NY ...................................................54 

(716) 945-1800 

Chautauqua Physical & Occupational Therapy, PC .................. 19 

Riverwalk Center, 15 S. Main St., Suite 220, Jamestown, NY 

(716) 488-2322 

HealthSouth ................................................................... 63 

143 E 2nd St., Erie, PA 

(814) 878-1200 

The Resource Center.....................................................48,50,65 


(716) 661-1447 


(716) 366-6125 

UROLOGY 

WNY Urology Associates, LLC ............................................... 70 

117 Foote Ave., #100, Jamestown, NY 

(716) 338-9200 

VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES 



(716) 661-1447 


(716) 366-6125 


(716) 661-1661 


(716) 661-1431

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