Medical Services Directory
Aging In Place By Holding On To Your Home
March 2, 2009
(NAPSI) — Even in this uncertain economy and housing market, the door is still open for seniors to hold on to their home by modifying it so it is safer during their golden years. » Full Story
Allied Healthcare — Handling Your Diabetes Needs
March 2, 2009
If you have diabetes, your physician may give you a prescription for a blood glucose monitor, but what next? Allied Healthcare, a subsidiary of Great Lakes Home Healthcare Services, can help you... » Full Story
ALSTAR Handles Over 20,000 Requests For Service In 2008
March 2, 2009
ALSTAR EMS, a division of WCA Services Corp., is the leading provider of emergency medical services in Southwestern New York State. » Full Story
Aquatic Therapy At LSS Offers Unique Benefits
March 2, 2009
For people suffering with arthritis, chronic pain and post surgical pain, Aquatic Therapy may be the answer to a quicker, more comfortable rehabilitation. » Full Story
Bergquist Memorial Provides Variety Of Assisted Living Activities
March 2, 2009
Every Tuesday morning, a Nintendo Wii video game system transforms the lounge at Bergquist Memorial into an all-in-one sporting venue. » Full Story
Brooks Cardiac Rehab Department Adds New Features
March 2, 2009
Thanks to the generosity of the patients and the Brooks Hospital Auxiliary, the Cardiac Rehabilitation Department at Brooks Memorial Hospital has a nice leather recliner, additional seating, and... » Full Story
Brooks Memorial Hospital Plans 2009 HealthQuest Programs
March 2, 2009
Brooks Memorial Hospital’s 2009 HealthQuest programs will be held at the Dunkirk Elks Lodge 922 located at 428 Central Av. in the Dunkirk. » Full Story
California Avocados Act As ‘Nutrient
March 2, 2009
(NAPSI) — Optimal nutrition is essential for athletes to fuel their bodies through intense workouts. However, the importance of nutrition applies to non-athletes as well. » Full Story
CareGivers — Providing Quality Home Care Since 1972
March 2, 2009
By Patricia Pitts, CareGivers Administrator
CareGivers has been providing quality home health care in Chautauqua County since 1972. » Full Story
CareGivers has been providing quality home health care in Chautauqua County since 1972. » Full Story
Charlotte Villa Residents Enjoying Renovations
March 2, 2009
Charlotte Villa I & II residents enjoy the completed results of the $1.2 million renovation project at the site. One resident said ‘‘I love to show people around. It’s my home and I’m proud of . » Full Story
Chautauqua Adult Cay Care Offers Affordable Senior Day Programs
March 2, 2009
Senior day programs have much to offer. Seniors can remain independent and in their homes. Senior can make new friends and benefit from socialization and recreation. » Full Story
Commission On Cancer Awards WCA Hospital Prestigious Honor
March 2, 2009
By Linda Johnson, WCA Public Relations A diagnosis of cancer is a life-changing event. It affects every aspect of a person and their families’ live. » Full Story
COPD: Learn More About It
March 2, 2009
(NAPSI) — What's the difference between awareness and understanding? The answer could save your life. » Full Story
Decreasing Portion Sizes Can Help Kids Focus In School
March 2, 2009
(NAPSI) — It has long been said that "good things come in small packages. » Full Story
Dispelling The Myths Of Therapeutic Foster Care
March 2, 2009
If you talk to those who have served as Foster Parents in the GA Family Services Therapeutic Foster Care program, they will consistently comment on how personally rewarding it is for the. » Full Story
Does Your Home Make The Grade? Improve Indoor Air Quality
March 2, 2009
(NAPSI) — Here's the inside scoop on indoor air quality: It's a hot topic these days because the levels of air pollutants indoors can be two to five times higher than outdoors. » Full Story
Don’t Lose Sight Of Your Eye Health
March 2, 2009
(NAPSI) — To many people, good vision means good eye health. But that is not necessarily true. A comprehensive eye examination can catch problems with your eyes well before your vision is affected. » Full Story
Enjoy The ‘Suite’ Life At The Suites At Rouse
March 2, 2009
The Suites at Rouse in Youngsville provides personal care in a gracious setting. » Full Story
Exceptional Care Close To Home
March 2, 2009
By Linda Johnson, WCA Public Relations
The Silent Generation. The Baby Boomers. The Generation Xers. Generation Y, The Millennials. » Full Story
The Silent Generation. The Baby Boomers. The Generation Xers. Generation Y, The Millennials. » Full Story
Get Educated Prior To Joint-Replacement Surgery
March 2, 2009
Brooks Memorial Hospital is proud to announce the introduction of pre-operative total joint replacement classes. » Full Story
Heritage Green Committed To Promoting Hope, Dignity, Purposeful Living
March 2, 2009
Change is a word that many people fear. However, as has been proven numerous times throughout history, change is necessary and can also be very beneficial. » Full Story
Heritage Park Offers ‘Connections’: A Specialized Memory Care Program
March 2, 2009
For many of us, creating and reliving wonderful memories on a day-to-day basis is something we truly take for granted. » Full Story
Heritage Village: A History Of Promoting Hope And Dignity
March 2, 2009
Heritage Village Rehab & Skilled Nursing is a 120-bed short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing facility nestled on the 100-acre Heritage Village campus in scenic Gerry, New Yor. » Full Story
Hospice Cares For Over 600 Patients And Families In 2008
March 2, 2009
‘‘There is nothing that prepares you for the diagnosis. There is nothing that is going to take the hurt or the shock away. » Full Story
Iraq Vet’s New Enemy: Chronic Pain
March 2, 2009
(NAPSI) — Iraq war veteran and helicopter pilot Captain Darisse Smith suddenly felt like she was being stabbed in the hip with a butcher knife, a searing pain that went down her leg and never stopped. » Full Story
JAMA Nuclear Lab Recognized For Commitment To Quality Patient Care
March 2, 2009
Jamestown Area Medical Associates, L.L.P., Nuclear Cardiology Laboratory has been granted accreditation by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Nuclear Medicine Laboratories. (ICANL). » Full Story
JAMA Offers Comfortable, Convenient Neurology Treatment
March 2, 2009
Neurology, by definition, is the study, diagnosis and treatment of the nervous system. The field is made up of physicians called neurologists, nurses and technicians. » Full Story
JAMA Surgery Group Offers New, Innovative Treatments
March 2, 2009
Jamestown Area Medical Associates’ Surgery Group offers the newest and most innovative treatments in general and vascular surgery. » Full Story
Jamestown Open MRI Does It Again
March 2, 2009
By Liesle Neureuther, Director of Facility Operations, Jamestown Medical Imaging
This year has been another year of transition as we have upgraded our MRI scanner to a... » Full Story
This year has been another year of transition as we have upgraded our MRI scanner to a... » Full Story
John A. Behr Golf Tournament Supports Dialysis At Brooks
March 2, 2009
Members of the John A. Behr Memorial Golf Tournament Committee recently presented the Dialysis Unit at Brooks Memorial Hospital with a check for $44,000. » Full Story
Limit Your Exposure To Allergens With A Little Planning
March 2, 2009
(NAPSI) — Making changes around your home before allergy season starts could help to minimize your symptoms. » Full Story
Living Proof That Bone Marrow Registration Saves Lives
March 2, 2009
(NAPSI) — Every year, more than 10,000 people are diagnosed with life-threatening diseases that can be treated with a bone marrow transplant. Unfortunately, most will never find a match. » Full Story
Loyalton Of Lakewood — Our Family Is Committed To Yours
March 2, 2009
By Jenna Gullotti, Community Relations Director, Loyalton of Lakewood
‘‘We have promised ourselves that we shall always treat our residents as we do our own loved ones. » Full Story
‘‘We have promised ourselves that we shall always treat our residents as we do our own loved ones. » Full Story
LSS AnodyneTherapy Helps Relieve Chronic Pain, Improve Balance
March 2, 2009
The Lutheran Home and Rehabilitation Center offers Anodyne Therapy Treatment, which uses a device that is non-invasive, safe and drug free. » Full Story
LSS Brings High-Tech Living To Jamestown Area
March 2, 2009
Senior Life Matters, a program of Lutheran Senior Housing, is about to launch an innovative pilot project using technology to address the issues of rising costs of health care, the scarcity of... » Full Story
LSS Senior Life Matters Has Solutions For Aging Adults
March 2, 2009
Decisions about staying in their lifelong home, managing home maintenance and finances, insurance decisions, and lack of companionship — these are often the reasons for the first call to Senior Life... » Full Story
Many Services Available To Chautauqua County Residents
March 2, 2009
By Greg Edwards
Chautauqua County Executive
We are extremely fortunate here in Chautauqua County to be able to offer such a wide variety of services to our... » Full Story
Chautauqua County Executive
We are extremely fortunate here in Chautauqua County to be able to offer such a wide variety of services to our... » Full Story
Medicine Center Not Just For Competitive Athletes
March 2, 2009
By Dan Johnson, PT, Director of WCA Rehab Services
The WCA Sports Medicine Center is not just for high school football players, soccer players, or even the ballerina who... » Full Story
The WCA Sports Medicine Center is not just for high school football players, soccer players, or even the ballerina who... » Full Story
Men Can Now Benefit From Once-Yearly Osteoporosis Medication
March 2, 2009
(NAPSI) — People traditionally think of osteoporosis as a woman's diseas. » Full Story
Most Serious Falls Occur In And Around
March 2, 2009
(NAPSI) — Most serious falls occur in and around the home, but some simple precautions can help reduce your risk of falling. » Full Story
Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Available At Brooks
March 2, 2009
Linda Courtney, Brooks Memorial Hospital physical therapy director, recently completed an intensive multiple sclerosis education program at the Jacobs Neurologic Institute in Buffalo. » Full Story
New Endoscopy Suite Offers Gold Standard
March 2, 2009
By Linda Johnson, WCA Public Relations
WCA Hospital recently opened the doors of its new 5,000-square-foot ultra-modern Endoscopy Suite located at the Riverwalk Center that... » Full Story
WCA Hospital recently opened the doors of its new 5,000-square-foot ultra-modern Endoscopy Suite located at the Riverwalk Center that... » Full Story
Nicole L. Maher Earns Credential In Upper-Quarter Rehabilitation
March 2, 2009
Working with a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) is beneficial to patients, physicians. » Full Story
Prevention Key In The Fight Against Heart Disease
March 2, 2009
(NAPSI) — Heart health is a topic most Americans hear about often, yet despite their knowledge, many simply tell themselves "if it's going to happen, it's going to happen. » Full Story
Regional Cancer Center Affiliates With UPMC Cancer Centers
March 2, 2009
In September 2008 The Regional Cancer Center affiliated with UPMC Cancer Centers, one of the most highly regarded cancer programs in the world. » Full Story
Should I Consider Long-Term Care Insurance?
March 2, 2009
By Linda Spaulding
Planning for long-term care was rarely done in previous generations. Family members were available to provide care in the home. » Full Story
Planning for long-term care was rarely done in previous generations. Family members were available to provide care in the home. » Full Story
The Effectiveness Of Topical Pain Relievers Is Becoming A Hot Topic
March 2, 2009
(NAPSI) — There is good news for those who experience digestive discomfort when using oral pain medications. » Full Story
The Heart Of The Matter: Americans Should Eat Seafood At Least Twice A Week
March 2, 2009
(NAPSI) — The benefits of eating seafood have been touted by many health organizations, so it would be heartening if Americans ate more. » Full Story
The Resource Center’s Health Services
March 2, 2009
A new year brings a new approach to The Resource Center’s delivery of health services to the community. » Full Story
The Shred Center: Shredding Your Documents Beyond Recognition
March 2, 2009
The Shred Center has expanded with a new facility, higher security, and plant-based shredding. The center provides:
• off-site document storage for confidential files. » Full Story
• off-site document storage for confidential files. » Full Story
Traditional Pharmacy Takes Complementary Approach To Health, Wellness
March 2, 2009
Jim Rovegno, RPH
The mission of who we are can best be said with the statement written above the entrance doors to our pharmacy, ‘May healing begin when you walk through... » Full Story
The mission of who we are can best be said with the statement written above the entrance doors to our pharmacy, ‘May healing begin when you walk through... » Full Story
WCA Explores New Frontiers In Surgery
March 2, 2009
Imagine a surgical procedure with an incision no bigger than the tip of your little finger. It may sound futuristic, but it’s happening every day at WCA Hospita. » Full Story
WMH Saves You A Trip
March 2, 2009
If you or a loved one suffers from heart disease, you know the battle is tough enough without multiple trips out of town for important testing and rehabilitation. » Full Story
Women Benefit From New Cancer Screening Technology At WCA
March 2, 2009
By Linda Johnson, WCA Public Relations Fighting cervical cancer is all about detecting it early. » Full Story
Working With Your Physician To Identify And Manage Symptoms Of Parkinson’s Disease
March 2, 2009
(NAPSI) — Bijan Farzan was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1996 and has been living with the condition over the past 12 years. » Full Story