Grover Optical
21 East Second Street, Dunkirk, NY 716-427-6452
Gowanda Family Eye Care
6 East Main Street, Gowanda, NY 716-532-2396
Gowanda Eye Care has been serving the Gowanda area over 40 years and Grover Optical has recently opened in the Dunkirk area.
Both locations accept most vision insurances plans and are now accepting Spectera Insurance Coverage
Dr Jillian Beyer, Optometrist, is a local SUNY Fredonia Graduate specializing in routine or medical eye exams for you and your family’s eye care needs. Come see Dr. Beyer at either locations
Allan Grover, a western New Yorker, has been a Licensed Optician for over 25 years, is proud to be serving these two communities.
Lisa Salvini, Licensed Optician, has been serving the Gowanda Area for over 30 years. Allan & Lisa can help you pick out the perfect eye ware for you and your family
Dunkirk
60 Franklin Avenue
Dunkirk, NY 14048
716-363-3550
Jamestown
200 East 3rd St., 5th Floor
Jamestown, NY 14070 716-661-8330
Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics
Our Services
Outpatient mental health and substance use counseling
Medication evaluation and management
Care coordination
Peer recovery support
Medication assisted therapy
24/7 behavioral health crisis services
Family support services
Group therapy
Important Numbers
Chautauqua County 24/7 Crisis Hotline 1-800-724-0461
National Suicide Crisis & Lifeline 988
Números importantes
Línea directa de crisis del condado de Chautauqua las 24 horas, los 7 días de la semana 1-800-724-0461
Crisis nacional de suicidio y línea de vida 988
Clínicas comunitarias certificadas de salud conductual
Nuestros servicios
Consejería ambulatoria de salud mental y uso de sustancias
Evaluación y manejo de medicamentos
Coordinación de cuidados
Apoyo de recuperación entre pares
Terapia asistida por medicamentos
Servicios de crisis de salud conductual las 24 horas, los 7 días de la semana
Servicios de apoyo familiar
Terapia de grupo
ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Debra Brunner 716.487.1111 ext. 222 dbrunner@post-journal.com
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ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES Meredith Patton 716.680.4380 mpatton@observertoday.com
Janice Gee 716-680-1556 jgee@observertoday.com
What would I want?
It’s hard to talk about aging and dying. Call 716-338-0033 or visit CHPC.care/start for help in starting honest conversations with your family, loved ones and healthcare providers. The more you communicate before your health deteriorates, the easier it will be to receive the care you want.
Do you know who Kristina Christopher is? She is the owner and founder of The Botox Barn & Wellness. She is a board-certified family nurse practitioner. Many of you in the community may know her from the emergency room or urgent care, which is the background of her medical career. She also currently serves in the United States Air Force Reserves, where she holds the rank of Major. She is a flight nurse with the 914th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station. She has had multiple overseas tours.
Kristina is a local girl who grew up in Sheridan and graduated from Silver Creek Central. She went on to study undergraduate at D’Youville College where she obtained her RN-BSN, and later continued with graduate studies where she graduated Cum Lade with her master’s degree as a family nurse practitioner. Her job of a nurse practitioner, now practicing aesthetic medicine, is to fuse the art and science of beauty, and harness that knowledge to help you reveal your natural beauty.
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YWCA Westfield’s newly renovated fitness center has new flooring, equipment, a beautiful gymnasium and is accepting new members. Membership is priced affordably and members are able to access the gym 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
“We are accepting new members and invite anyone interested to stop in, tour the facility and consider joining,” said YWCA Westfield Executive Director Stephanie Stevens. “This is a fitness center for everyone.” Some fitness facilities cater to competition and intensity, but YWCA Westfield’s fitness center is for everyone from treadmill runners and walkers to those just beginning to work with free weights.
There is more good news. YWCA Westfield accepts Silver Sneakers, Silver and Fit and Renew insurance plans which means that membership is covered by the member’s insurance plan at no cost to the member. Additionally, exercise classes for seniors are available and free to members.
“YWCA Westfield welcomes members of all ages,” said Stevens. “We are pleased to offer programming that is inclusive for seniors and those just starting out on their fitness journey.”
Anyone interested in learning more can visit the YWCA Westfield website at ywcawestfield.org or stop in during normal weekday business hours at 58 S. Portage St. in Westfield.
About YWCA Westfield
YWCA Westfield opened its doors in 1894 to meet the needs of the women and girls in Westfield and the surrounding community. Throughout the years the organization has grown and changed to meet local needs, but the agency remains a membership organization. A nonprofit, YWCA Westfield offers fitness facilities to members, high quality after school programming in two school locations to local families and other community programming that supports the YWCA USA mission of eliminating racism and empowering women. In 2020, YWCA Westfield renovated part of its facility to add AirBnB overnight accommodations to welcome and host visitors to the Chautauqua region.
This office move further demonstrate Dr. Sood’s commitment to community and his commitment to providing quality, convenient health care close to home. Patients of Dr. Sood will continue to be able to have any necessary lab and imaging diagnostics performed at Brooks Hospital but soon, oncology patients will need travel only up one floor to receive their chemotherapy and immunotherapy. Hematology patients will continue their therapies, as they’ve done since late fall 2022, in Brooks’ infusion space on the second floor.
It’s light and bright, with fresh paint and comfy new infusion chairs, and it’s sure to be a welcoming space for the patients of Dr. Raman Sood, as they follow him to his new location inside Brooks Memorial Hospital, at 529 Central Ave., in Dunkirk.
For Dr. Sood, a longtime cancer care expert in the community, and his six full-time staff – who will move with him – the new office is just half a block north of Sood’s current location at 617 Central Ave., Dunkirk.
The transition to the Brooks Hospital location continues the relationship established last fall when Dr. Sood partnered with Lake Erie Medical Services, a subsidiary of Brooks-TLC Hospital System, and began treating his hematology and immunotherapy patients in Brooks’ newly reconfigured infusion space.
PATIENTS WILL CHECK IN AT THE NURSES’ STATION/RECEPTION AREA OF DR. SOOD’S NEW OFFICE SPACE ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF BROOKS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.
SIX TO EIGHT THERAPY CHAIRS WILL FILL DR. SOOD’S NEW INFUSION SPACE AT 529 CENTRAL AVENUE, WITHIN BROOKS HOSPITAL.
ONE OF TWO EXAM ROOMS IN DR. SOOD’S NEW OFFICE SPACE AT
Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 216bed facility nestled along the Lake Erie coastline in the quaint town of Dunkirk, NY, just one hour south of Buffalo.
It’s close proximity to Fredonia, Jamestown and Erie, PA make it a gem for high-quality care in the Southern Tier area. As part of the VestraCare family of facilities, they understand the importance of technology, programming and specialized staffing when it comes to providing the best care. They’re pleased to offer a variety of professional services including skilled nursing care, a secured memory care unit, an in-house dialysis den and respite/short-term care. In addition, their hghly trained staff offers rehabilitation for post-hospital treatment of injuries, fractures, joint replacements, cardiac and pulmonary issues, strokes, wounds and more. To learn more, contact their Admissions Coordinator at (716) 366-6400.
YWCA Westfield offers fitness facilities, open 24/7 to members! Currently accepting Silver Sneakers, Silver and Fit and Renew Active insurance plans! Westfield, NY
Since 2008, the Physical Activity Guidelines have been a vital resource for health professionals and policy makers, serving as a foundation for physical activity and education programs. These guidelines, established and periodically adjusted by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, include recommendations for individuals ages three and over. A full breakdown of the latest guidelines can be found at Health.gov, but the following are some highlights pertaining to various groups.
• Preschool-aged children: The ODPHP notes that children between the ages of three and five should be physically active throughout the day to enhance their growth and development. Caregivers are urged to encourage active play that includes activities of various types.
• Children and adolescents: Children between the ages of six and 17 should engage in 60 minutes or more per day of moderate-to-vigorous aerobic physical activity. Kids in this age group also should engage in vigorous-intensity physical activity at least three days per week. Regimens also should include muscle-strengthening activities and bone-strengthening activities at least three days per week.
• Adults: The ODPHP urges adults to sit less and move more. The most substantial health benefits can be gained by engaging in at least 150 minutes to 300 minutes a week of moderate-intensity or between 75 minutes and 150 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity each week. Any equivalent combination of the two can suffice as well. Muscle-strengthening activities also should be part of adults’ fitness regimens. These activities should help to strengthen all the major muscle groups, and adults should aspire to engage in them at least two days per week.
• Older adults: Older adults who can still follow the guidelines designed for younger adults can continue to do so. But the ODPHP recommends that older adults also incorporate multicomponent physical activity in their workout regimens. This can include balance training to complement aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities. Older adults also are urged to discuss with their physicians how any chronic conditions they may have can affect their ability to safely engage in physical activity. The Physical Activity Guidelines can serve as a useful resource for people of all ages as they look to live a healthy lifestyle.
Coming out of a pandemic, UPMC Chautauqua remains strong thanks to the outstanding work of our team. The aftermath of the pandemic continues to bring about changes in health care, but those changes only enhance our ability to offer the highest quality of care to the residents of Chautauqua County and beyond.
We’ve made several strategic enhancements to the hospital over the last several years since affiliating with UPMC including:
• Development of residential treatment program including 24-Hour Rapid-Access Crisis Center in partnership with NY Office for Mental Health
• 17 new ambulances and patient transport vehicles
• New Da Vinci robot that uses a minimally invasive surgical approach
• Radiology renovations
• New Learning Center to house School of Radiology and Medical Laboratory Science Program
• New ultra-sound equipment
• Pharmacy renovations
• Upgrades to infrastructure
Being part of a 40-hospital academic medical center continues to help in our overall management of operations. We share resources, transfer patients, have access to a variety of experts, and secure the appropriate equipment and technologies to keep our staff and patients safe.
Last year, patient access to UPMC Chautauqua services remained robust with 5,193 total admissions; 676 deliveries; 1014 observations; and 4,146 surgeries.
UPMC Chautauqua’s annual economic impact to the region is more than $302 million. In Fiscal Year 2021, UPMC Chautauqua provided $9.3 million in benefits to the community, including more than $8 million in free and reduced-cost care to the area’s most vulnerable citizens.
It’s part of our commitment to deliver the best possible patient care and overall experience and the best possible work environment for our employees, a team at UPMC Chautauqua of which I could not be prouder.
Brian Durniok President, UPMC Chautauqua
CPT and TCFM joined TCC Health during the past year through mutually beneficial mergers that will ensure that those practices continue when their founders move on from those locations. It also allows those practices to come under the FQHC umbrella to serve the underinsured or uninsured regardless of income.
Recently, Brooks-TLC Hospital System, Inc. ceased primary care operations at its Gowanda Urgent Care and Medical Center. As a result, Dr. Ronald Greco and Physician’s Assistant Nancy Lance have joined TCFM and are now staffing the new TCC Forestville location along with Melissa Wisniewski, Family Nurse Practitioner. This brings much-needed access to healthcare back to that area.
TCC Health is safety net health care for many, but its practitioners provide health care for everyone.
What is TCC Health?
There have been some big changes in the way healthcare is organized in Chautauqua County and northwestern Cattaraugus County. TCC Health is an umbrella organization that now includes several practices, including The Chautauqua Center and its new Forestville location, Chautauqua Physical and Occupational Therapy (CPT), Tri-County Family Medicine Associates (TCFM) in Gowanda, Waterfront Pharmacy, and TCC Mobile Health Care.
Formally called The Chautauqua Center, Inc., the healthcare group is also supported by the Waterfront Foundation, a nonprofit that provides support in the forms of fundraising, grant writing, recruitment, retention, health and wellness, and marketing.
TCC Health is a Community Health Center (CHC) known as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). An FQHC is a community-based provider that receives federal funds to provide healthcare in underserved areas.
FQHCs must meet a stringent set of requirements, including providing care on a sliding fee scale and operating under a governing board that includes patients. A majority of the TCC Board of Directors is comprised of patients who use TCC Health services.
Where is TCC Health?
The Chautauqua Center primary care locations are located at 107 Institute Street, Jamestown, 75 E. 3rd Street, Dunkirk, and pediatrics at 1134 Central Avenue, Dunkirk.
The new TCC Health location in Forestville at 10988 Bennett State Road, formerly a TLC Health Network practice, is open and accepting new patients.
TCC Health’s Tri-County Family Medicine Associates remains at its long-time location at 1 School Street, Gowanda.
TCC Health’s Chautauqua Physical and Occupational Therapy has three main locations: The Riverwalk Center, 15 S. Main Street #220, Jamestown; The Mayville Professional Building, 99 E. Chautauqua Street, Mayville; at E. 3rd Street and Park Avenue, Dunkirk; as well as a pediatric gym at 107 Institute Street, Jamestown.
TCC Health’s Waterfront Pharmacy is located in its buildings at 107 Institute Street in Jamestown and 75 E. 3rd Street, Dunkirk. The pharmacy is open to the public and accepts prescriptions from any provider. Our pharmacists dispense 340b medications and we carry popular over-the-counter medications.
What are TCC Health services?
TCC Health provides a number of services, but not at every location. These include but are not limited to primary care, pediatrics, gynecology/women’s health, reproductive health/ family planning, behavioral health/counseling, dentistry, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, a pediatric occupational therapy gym, women’s complete decongestive therapy (CDT) and pelvic floor therapy, chiropractic care, nutrition services, rheumatology via telehealth, and pharmaceutical.
TCC Health also has patient support services, such as medication delivery, certified application counselors to help with insurance, and care coordination for those with acute health concerns.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call our central line at (716) 484-4334. Answers to general questions may be found on our website at TCChealth.org.
The team of specialists at Absolut Care of Westfield have been hand-selected for their compassion, experience and commitment to caring for others. Our goal is to ensure you receive the highest quality care in a modern and home-like environment.
Our services include: 24-Hour Skilled Nursing Care, Respite/ Short-Term Care and Subacute Rehabilitation for the treatment of Injuries & Fractures, Cardiac & Pulmonary Conditions, Joint Replacements, Stroke Management, and Wound Healing.
Visit our website at www.LivingLegendsHealth.com to learn more or call (716) 326-4646.
Breast cancer is a cause for concern for millions of women. Each year about 264,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in women in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Canadian Cancer Society indicates around 28,600 Canadian women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. Globally, data from the World Health Organization indicates roughly 2.3 million women were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020.
One of the more notable symptoms of breast cancer is the presence of a lump in the breast. Though not all lumps are malignant, it’s important that women learn about breast anatomy and lumps as part of their preventive health care routines.
Mount Sinai says that breast lumps can occur at any age in both men and women. Hormonal changes can cause breast enlargement and lumps during puberty, and boys and girls may even be born with lumps from the estrogen received from their mothers.
It is important to note that the vast majority of breast lumps are benign. The National Institutes of Health says 60 to 80 percent of all breast lumps are non-cancerous. The most common causes of breast lumps are fibroadenomas and fibrocystic changes. Fibroademomas are small, smooth, moveable, painless round lumps that usually affect women who are at an age to have children, indicates the Merck Manual. They are non-cancerous and feel rubbery.
Fibrocystic changes are painful, lumpy breasts. This benign condition does not increase a woman’s risk for breast cancer. Symptoms often are worse right before one’s menstrual period, and then improve after the period begins.
Additional factors can contribute to the formation of lumps. Breast cysts are fluid-filled sacs that likely go away on their own or may be aspirated to relieve pain. Complex cysts may need to be removed surgically. Sometimes cysts also may form in milk ducts throughout the breasts.
Lumps also may be the result of injury. Blood can collect under the skin and form a type of lump called a hematoma. Other lumps may be traced to lipomas, which is a collection of fatty tissue or breast abscesses, which typically occur if a person is breastfeeding or has recently given birth.
Additional causes of lumps can be discussed with a doctor. Though the majority of lumps are not a cause for concern, it is important for people to regularly feel their breasts to check for abnormalities. Doctors may recommend annual mammograms to women age 40 and older. In its earliest stages, breast cancer may produce little to no visible symptoms, but a mammogram may be able to catch something early on.
The Youngerman Center for Communication Disorders is located in Thompson Hall on the campus of the State University of New York at Fredonia. The center is a part of the Communication Disorders and Sciences Department and is staffed by licensed speech- language pathologists, an audiologist, and graduate student clinicians.
The mission of the center is to serve as a training site for graduate students completing the Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology and to function as an integral component within the community as a comprehensive service provider. The Youngerman Center has been serving area residents and SUNY Fredonia students and staff since 1955. It is open yearround and operates in accordance with the University’s academic calendar.
The Youngerman Center services speech-language and hearing clients (children, adults) on campus with a variety of disorders. Audiology services include hearing evaluations, balance assessment, hearing aid dispensing and assistive listening devices, evoked response testing, auditory brainstem testing, and Electrocochleography”” (ECochG). Speech and Language services include evaluations and therapy for a variety of disorders including articulation problems, speech-language developmental delay, stuttering, speech-language problems associated with hearing loss, cleft palate, and learning disabilities, accent reduction, English as a Second Language (ESL), aphasia and neuromotor speech/swallowing disorders, voice disorders, and cognitive/linguistic impairments.
The Youngerman Center is open Monday-Thursday, 8:30-4:00 and participates with many of the private health insurance plans. Medicare is accepted for clinical services. To make an appointment or for information call 716-673-3203.
• 25 minute sessions that incorporate advanced neuromuscular techniques and muscle manipulation.
• These neuromusculoskeletal treatments coupled with personalized rehabilitative exercises aim to both relieve symptoms and prevent re-occurrence.
• There is no “quick fix” for chronic pain. The issue must be properly diagnosed, and then treated by combining manual therapy, rehabilitative exercise, and life style changes.
care close to home.
• We have great physicians who provide the comprehensive care you need.
At Brooks-TLC we have the following services close to home:
• Gastrointestinal (GI) services
• General surgery – Immediate appointments available
• Imaging / Radiology capabilities (3-D Mammography, Bone Density Dexa scan, MRI, CT, X-ray and Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound – OBGYN and vascular, Interventional radiology, Fluoroscopy)
• Infusion center and soon-to-open chemotherapy treatment program
• Laboratory services with two off-campus collection sites
• Orthopedics
• Outpatient physical therapy (PT)
• Primary care/Internal medicine
• Wound care services for specialized healing When it comes to your care, you have a choice!
• Not all physicians support community-based health care such as Brooks-TLC.
• Some physicians may ask patients to seek health care at locations aligned with the mission of their employer. You or your family member may often find that appointments are not readily available, the location may be less convenient and can lead to delays in treatment which can impact quality and health.
• You always have the right to choose where you go to for care – from emergency medicine and physical therapy, to radiology and diagnostic testing.
Brooks-TLC is here for you and your family 24/7. We and our partners are Committed to Community. Committed to Care. Committed to Convenience.
Health care involves decisions. In the past, patients have relied on clinical professionals – physicians, nurses and other health care providers—to decide where to seek services for health care. Remember, you as the patient have the right to make all final treatment decisions, including location. Ask your physician for multiple options when deciding where to seek treatment.
Brooks-TLC Hospital System has been a part of your community and family for 125 years. We are Committed to Community, Committed to Care and Committed to Convenience. When seeking care, choose Brooks-TLC!
We are committed to community-based health care:
• We are committed to delivering health care services locally for the community.
• In order to achieve this, we have partnered with physicians who are committed to delivering health
For more information, visit our website: brookshospital.org or scan the QR Code
Brooks-TLC and these provider partners are committed to delivering convenient and quality health care close to home.
In 2006 after completing his training from Suny-Buffalo and having recently moved to the South Towns, Dr. Shama had a vision of creating a world class eye center.
Today, Lakeshore Eye Care offers patients the latest technological advances in the field. Dr. Sharma has been a pioneer in introducing the South Towns to such novel procedures as Lasik, premium lens implants, astigmatism correction and laser assisted eyelid surgery.
Dr. Sharma holds the distinction of being a diplomat of the American Board of OphthalmologyTM.
Patients who call with an urgent care issue will be seen that day. Because patients have a direct line to the doctor, they can tell him exactly their symptoms and level of distress. Patients can also leave the doctor a voice mail or a text message if unable to reach him immediately. Dr. Shama has always kept an open door policy, as a result walk-ins are most welcome!
Fast, Responsive Urgent Care. Walk-Ins Welcome!
Patients needing surgery are seen immediately. Surgeries are typically scheduled within weeks and are all performed in the South Towns. Itransportation to your surgery is available if needed.
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• Completes most cataract surgeries in minutes
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Headaches may be a common nuisance, but that doesn’t mean they share common characteristics. For example, migraine sufferers may attest that these headaches can be much harder to endure than others.
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Healthline says a migraine is a neurological condition that typically causes painful headaches which are accompanied by other symptoms, such as sensitivity to smell, touch, light, and sound. Migraines also may produce numbness or tingling, visual auras and nausea/vomiting.
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The American Migraine Foundation advises that migraine attacks feature distinct phases. Recognition and understanding of these phases can help to manage headaches more effectively. Some of the earliest signs of migraine include fatigue, blurred vision, auras, and other prodrome symptoms unique to people’s migraine histories. These conditions can occur anywhere from a few hours to a few days before a migraine attack. It is important to note that symptoms may not occur with every migraine, nor will early symptoms always result in migraines. Identifying potential migraine symptoms early may help a person reduce the severity of a migraine. Typically, the migraine headache stage can last for several hours or up to three days, says the AMF. People identify migraine pain as pulsating, throbbing, pounding, perforating, and debilitating. Some have compared it to having an ice pick inserted into the head. The Mayo Clinic notes that these steps may help to reduce the severity of migraine symptoms.
• Find a calm environment away from stressors and the bustle of everyday life.
• Relax in a dark, quiet room as light and sound can exacerbate migraine pain.
• Small amounts of caffeine can relieve migraine pain in the earliest stages and enhance the effects of common OTC pain medications like acetaminophen and ibuprofen. Sip small amounts of caffeinated soda, tea or coffee. Don’t overdo it, as that can lead to caffeine withdrawal headaches.
• Try to get steady, uninterrupted sleep each night. Poor sleep may trigger a migraine. If you have difficulty sleeping, listen to soothing music, establish a bedtime routine, go to bed and wake up at the same times each day (even on weekends), and exercise regularly. Speak with a health care provider if sleeplessness is chronic.
• Eat a healthy, balanced diet at regular intervals. Fasting may contribute to migraine onset. Avoid foods such as aged cheese, alcohol and chocolate if they trigger your migraines.
• Try to manage stress in any way you can, which may include time management and simplifying your life. Delegate to others if you’re taking on too much.
• Journal when migraine symptoms come on so you can determine if there is a trigger.
Migraine headaches can interrupt life and prove debilitating. Finding relief takes patience. If home remedies do not suffice, people can speak to their doctors about possible medical therapies.
Understanding how the heart works can help people become more attuned to their personal health and wellness. For example, recognition of the importance of heart rate may shed light on aspects of heart health that people may otherwise never think about.
According to HealthDirect, heart rate, or pulse, is the number of times the heart beats per minute. A resting heart rate refers to the heart rate when one is relaxed, sitting down or lying down. For normal, healthy adults, a resting heart rate ranges between 60 and 100 beats per minute.
The American Heart Association indicates that resting heart rate is the heart pumping the lowest amount of blood needed because the body is not exerting itself. A lower resting heart rate is common among people who are very physically fit — sometimes as low as 40 bpm. This results from the heart muscle being very athletic and not having to work very hard to maintain a steady beat.
Resting heart rate differs according to age. Verywell Health says babies and children have higher resting heart rates because their hearts are smaller. Resting heart rate will gradually decrease until about age 10, at which point it stabilizes through adulthood. Here’s the expected resting heart rates based on age.
0-1 month; 70-190 bpm
1-11 months; 80-160 bpm
1-2 years; 80-130 bpm
3-4 years; 80-120 bpm
5-6 years; 75-115 bpm
7-9 years; 70-110 bpm 10 years+; 60-100 bpm Athlete; 40-60 bpm
Knowing one’s typical resting heart rate can help people stay apprised of their personal health. A lower-than normal resting heart (bradycardia) could indicate a congenital heart defect, a heart blockage, heart damage, or abnormally high blood calcium. It also may indicate hypothyroidism, hypothermia or other conditions.
A higher resting heart rate may suggest other issues, such as anemia, obesity, dehydration, fever, heart failure, hyperthyroidism, or overconsumption of stimulants like caffeine or nicotine.
Resting heart rate is not directly linked to blood pressure and is not an indication of blood pressure. Heart rate is measured on the inside of the wrist or on the artery in the neck at the base of the jaw. Pulse should be counted for 30 seconds and then multiplied by two to find beats per minute.
Individuals should keep in mind that air temperature, body position, emotions, body size, and medication use can affect heart rate. Checking heart rate several times can provide a more accurate perception of resting heart rate. Any concerns should be discussed with a doctor.
Dr. Ahmad received his medical degree from JN Medical College and completed his internal medicine residency at SUNY at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Ahmad is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Ahmad, call 716-366-9008.
504 Central Ave. Dunkirk, NY 14048
Cancer affects lives in every corner of the globe. Whether it’s encountered as a patient, caregiver or supporter, cancer will affect the vast majority of individuals at some point in their lives. That prevalence underscores the significance of learning about the disease, including ways to reduce the risk of being diagnosed.
According to the National Cancer Institute, cancer is a disease in which cells in the body grow uncontrollably and spread to other parts of the body. Cancer can start just about anywhere, as humans are made up of trillions of cells. When a person has cancer, abnormal or damaged cells grow and multiply when they normally should die and have new, healthy cells take their place.
Cancer cells differ from normal cells in that they don’t need signalling to grow, nor do they stop multiplying. They also do not stop growing when encountering other cells and can hide from the immune system. All of these conditions and others combine to make cancer a very serious condition. That means it could be of the utmost important to do everything possible to reduce your risk of acquiring the disease. Though there’s no guaranteed way to avoid cancer, these four strategies are highly effective at reducing risk for the disease.
1. Healthy eating
Consuming a healthy diet can go a long way toward reducing cancer risk. The Mayo Clinic says people should eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, and even choose foods from plant sources as the foundation of their diets. Limiting refined sugars and fats from animal sources also is effective.
Eating processed meat also has been linked to an increased risk of certain types of cancer, according to the World Health Organization. Consumption of alcohol also increases cancer risk.
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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Smoking cigarettes is the number one risk factor for lung cancer, with about 80 to 90 percent of lung cancer deaths attributed to cigarettes in the United States. Tobacco also causes cancer elsewhere in the body. The single best way to reduce cancer risk is to avoid
tobacco to begin with or, for current smokers, to quit smoking immediately.
3. Maintain a healthy weight
The CDC says being overweight or obese has been linked to a higher risk of 13 different types of cancer. Diet is important in maintaining a healthy weight, but so is regular physical exercise. People should strive for at least 150 minutes a week of moderate aerobic activity or a minimum of 75 minutes a week of intense aerobic activity.
4. Protect skin from the sun
Skin cancer is one of the most common forms of the disease. Covering the skin, avoiding midday sun, using a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 every day, and avoiding sunlamps and tanning beds is essential.
While there is no completely foolproof way to prevent cancer, there are many ways to reduce risk for the disease.
Cancers affect many different parts of the body and are named according to where in the body they originated. Cancers that begin in the bones and in the soft, connective tissues are called sarcomas. According to the Mayo Clinic, there are more than 70 types of sarcoma. Sarcomas also can form in fat, muscle, blood vessels, nerves, tendons, and the lining of the joints. Sarcomas can develop anywhere from the top to the bottom of the body. However, 40 percent occur in the lower extremities (legs, ankles, feet) and 30 percent occur in the trunk, chest wall, abdomen, and pelvis. Sarcomas in the upper extremities as well as the head and neck are not as common. The Cleveland Clinic says that sarcomas generally form when immature bone or soft tissue cells have changed their DNA, and they develop into cancer cells and grow unregulated. People who have been exposed to certain chemicals like arsenic or radiation or individuals who have lymphedema or inherited genetic conditions like Gardner syndrome are at an elevated risk of developing sarcoma.
The gluten-free movement has taken off, which is clear by the number of gluten-free options now widely available from retailers, large and small. There are a fair share of individuals who avoid gluten as part of weight loss regimens. However, for people who suffer from Celiac disease, avoiding gluten is a necessity. These people must steer clear of gluten at all costs or risk serious illness.
The Celiac Disease Foundation says Celiac disease is a serious autoimmune disease that causes damage in the small intestine when gluten is ingested. The foundation estimates that Celiac disease affects around one in every 100 people worldwide, although many people do not know they have it.
When gluten is consumed, the immune system mounts an attack on the small intestines, particularly the villi, which are small, fingerlike projections that deal with nutrient absorption. The condition is hereditary, so if one person in a family has Celiac disease, there is a heightened risk for others to develop it.
Symptoms of Celiac disease can include diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, bloating, and anemia, indicates the Mayo Clinic. In children, malabsorption can affect growth and development in addition to the other symptoms that affect adults.
The CDF says people with Celiac disease have a two-times greater risk of developing small bowel cancers and coronary artery disease than those without the disease. Untreated Celiac disease also may lead to additional autoimmune conditions like type 1 diabetes and multiple sclerosis, and many other conditions, including the blistering skin disease dermatitis herpetiformis.
Doctors use two blood tests to help diagnose Celiac disease. Serology testing looks for antibodies in the blood. Elevated levels of certain proteins indicate an immune reaction to gluten. Genetic testing is another way to determine if a person has Celiac disease. Such testing looks for human leukocyte antigens to help rule out Celiac disease.
It is essential that Celiac disease is diagnosed before gluten in eliminated from one’s diet; otherwise, tests may produce false
negative results.
Celiac disease treatment
Celiac disease has no cure. Managing the disease includes avoiding foods that contain gluten. The Mayo Clinic says wheat, barley, bulgur, durum, farina, graham flour, malt, rye, semolina, spelt, and triticale can contain gluten. Certain prepared foods may have gluten without a person realizing it. Even trace amounts of gluten can produce injury if symptoms are not present. Gluten may be in food stabilizers, lipstick, herbs, medications, and even envelope glue.
For the very sensitive, cross-contamination can produce various symptoms. It’s important to read product labels to see if products are produced in facilities that also handle gluten-containing ingredients. Utensils and cooking implements should be washed thoroughly between uses to prevent gluten from getting into the foods enjoyed by those with Celiac disease.
Celiac disease affects millions of people globally. It can damage the small intestines irreparably if the condition is not diagnosed promptly and items containing gluten are not eliminated from one’s diet.
The Celiac Disease Foundation reports an estimated three million Americans are affected by Celiac disease, while Health Canada estimates that 300,000 people in Canada have the condition. The numbers of people diagnosed with this illness could be underrepresented across North America since many people suffer without realizing they have the disease. Around the world, it is estimated that one out of every 100 people has Celiac disease. Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition in which the small intestines become damaged after repeated consumption of gluten, which is found in various grains, including wheat, barley and rye.
People with Celiac disease have to exercise caution regarding the grains they consume, including avoiding foods with gluten.Assisted living facilities provide a vital service to families across the globe. In fact, more than 800,000 people in the United States are currently living in assisted living facilities, according to a 2023 report from Zippia, an online recruitment service that gathers information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and its own internal data.
The decision to move oneself or an aging relative into an assisted living facility is complicated. Though such facilities typically offer an excellent standard of care, it can still be bittersweet for an individual to leave his or her home. It also can be difficult to identify when is the best time to make such a transition. Though each individual case is unique, the following are some indicators that the time might be right to move oneself or an aging loved one into an assisted living facility.
• Emotional challenges: The National Council on Aging notes that certain emotional challenges may indicate the time is right for an individual to move into an assisted living facility. The NCOA encourages individuals making such a decision independent of others to ask themselves if they are experiencing feelings of loneliness or depression. Assisted living facilities can provide much-needed social interaction that seniors may not be getting at home. If feelings of loneliness or depression are present, then the time might be right to make the move to an assisted living facility.
• Physical challenges: Many individuals move into assisted living facilities because the physical challenges of daily life have become too significant to handle alone. The NCOA notes that individuals who are feeling overwhelmed by tasks such as buying groceries, cooking and cleaning may benefit from moving into assisted living facilities that handle such tasks for them.
• Issues with hygiene: The presence of additional challenges related to hygiene also may suggest a move to an assisted living facility may be beneficial. Staff at assisted living facilities can help adults who are struggling to bathe, dress themselves or use a restroom on their own. Family members can look for signs that a loved one’s personal hygiene has taken a turn for the worse. Issues with hygiene can be a byproduct of depression, and poor hygiene also can increase risk for infection and illness.
• Injuries: The NCOA notes that falls or near-falls are another potential sign that a person can benefit from moving to an assisted living facility. Falls can hurt anyone, but they can be especially damaging to aging adults. For example, the National Institutes of Health report that falls may result in loss of independence, chronic pain and reduced quality of life. Assisted living facilities are often equipped with features to reduce risk of falls, such as grab bars in showers and bathrooms and even along corridor walls. In addition, assisted living facilties may be housed in single-story buildings or equipped with elevators, which means residents won’t be forced to navigate potentially dangerous staircases at any point during the day. Staff also can respond quickly if residents experience a fall, providing much-needed assistance that seniors living alone or with an aging spouse may not get at home.
Various signs may indicate that the time is right for individuals to move into an assisted living facility so they can more safely navigate daily life.
Thyroid cancer affects the thyroid gland, which is located in the neck. The thyroid is a part of the endocrine system and is responsible for a number of metabolic functions that help the body utilize energy. The thyroid also helps to regulate body temperature, blood pressure and heart rate, says the Cleveland Clinic.
When healthy, the thyroid gland, which is butterfly-shaped, cannot be felt. If the thyroid becomes impaired, changes in the shape or size of the thyroid may be noticed, and such a change could indicate the presence of thyroid cancer, according to the American Cancer Society.
Thyroid nodules, which are bumps or lumps on the thyroid, are typically benign. Two or three out of every 20 nodules turn up as cancerous. While these often cannot be detected by feeling the thyroid, the ACS says doctors use imaging technology to check for thyroid nodules if patients are experiencing symptoms that may be indicative of a thyroid that is not functioning properly. Thyroid cancer also may be detected when testing for other ailments.
Johns Hopkins Medicine says most thyroid cancers are asymptomatic. Others may produce pain, difficulty swallowing, voice changes, and enlarged lymph nodes. Thyroid cancer is typically diagnosed after the discovery of a nodule that is either felt or seen on an ultrasound or another imaging study. Biopsy is utilized to confirm a thyroid cancer diagnosis.
According to the Mayo Clinic, thyroid cancer rates are increasing. That spike is likely caused by improved imaging technology that helps doctors find small thyroid cancers on CT and MRI scans conducted when testing for other conditions.
Thyroid cancers can grow from a number of different cells.
• Papillary: This type accounts for around 80 percent of all thyroid cancers. It is a slow-growing cancer that responds well to treatment.
• Follicular: Up to 15 percent of cases of thyroid cancer are follicular. This type of cancer is more likely to spread to bones and other organs, says the Cleveland Clinic.
• Medullary: Only about 2 percent of thyroid cases are medullary. A faulty gene may be to blame, and one-quarter of patients with this type of thyroid cancer have a family history of the disease.
• Anaplastic: An aggressive thyroid cancer, this can be hard to treat because it can grow quickly and often spreads to surrounding tissue and other parts of the body. Only 2 percent of thyroid cancers are anaplastic.
One of the reasons thyroid cancer survival rates are high is that the primary treatment is to surgically remove a portion or all of the thyroid gland. Johns Hopkins says most thyroidectomies are quite successful. While the thyroid is an essential gland, the functions of the thyroid can be replicated with the use of synthetic thyroid hormones to keep the body’s metabolic needs in balance.
Additional cancer treatment methods can include radioactive iodine and immunotherapy. Radiotherapy and chemotherapy are infrequently used to treat thyroid cancer.
Thyroid cancer is highly treatable, rarely fatal and people can go on to live long lives even if surgery is needed to remove some or all of the thyroid gland.
The eyes are amazing organs that utilize various parts working in conjunction with one another. When working correctly, eyes enable crisp vision and process a vast array of vivid hues. When the eyes are compromised by illness or other conditions, various impairments may be the culprit. Cataracts often affect aging individuals. The American Academy of Ophthalmology® says a cataract forms when the natural lens in the eye, which is responsible for refracting light rays that come in the eye to help a person see, becomes cloudy. As a result, vision can be compromised and seem like a person is looking through a foggy or dirty car windshield, says the AAO.
The National Eye Institute advises that cataracts are common as people get older. More than half of Americans age 80 years or older either have cataracts or have had surgery to remove cataracts. Cataracts may initially produce mild symptoms of blurry or hazy vision, or surroundings may seem less colorful. Over time, cataracts can lead to vision loss if not treated. The following are some common symptoms of cataracts:
• Cloudy or blurry vision that still occurs despite the usage of corrective prescription glasses or contact lenses
• Colors look faded
• Compromised night vision
• Halos appearing around lights
• Oncoming headlights, lamps, or sunlight seem too bright
• Double vision
• Frequent changes to visit prescriptions
Researchers have identified certain things that may contribute
to the changes that occur in the lenses that lead to the formation of cataracts. Exposure to ultraviolet light from the sun or other sources is a main risk factor. Diabetes, hypertension, obesity, smoking, prolonged use of corticosteroid medications, and other factors come into play as well.
All About Vision says cataracts can be broken down into various types, and some are much more common than others.
• Nuclear: These cataracts are the most common and form in the center of the lens, gradually worsening.
• Cortical: Cortical cataracts generally start as spoke-like opaque areas at the edges of the lens that grow inward. They tend to be responsible for more night glare.
• Congenital: Some people are born with cataracts.
• Trauma-induced: These cataracts form anywhere and often develop into a rosette shape.
• Post subcapsular cataracts: Initially developing at the central back surface of the lens, these cataracts often develop faster than other types. Vision around bright light and colors is affected.
Eye doctors generally diagnose cataracts during dilated eye exams. The NEI says anyone age 60 or older should get dilated eye exams every one to two years. Surgery may be recommended only at the point when cataracts start to severely interfere with daily activities. Until then, people can mitigate cataracts by updating eyeglass prescriptions, turning lights up when possible and wearing anti-glare sunglasses.
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Windsong Radiology Group 10
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Behavioral Health
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Jamestown
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Blood Draw Sites
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51 East Third St., Dunkirk, NY 14048 716-363-7417
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716-484-7147
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Blood Draw Sites (continued)
Brooks-TLC Hospital System, Inc 1 & 15 Patient Service Center
183 E. Main St., Suite 102, Fredonia, NY 14063
716-672-5025
Fax 716-672-5027
Patient Service Center
34 Commercial St., Gowanda, NY 14070
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Gowanda Urgent Care 1 & 15 34 Commercial St., Gowanda, NY 14070 716-532-8100
Botox
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Breast Care
Windsong Radiology Group 10 4855 Camp Rd., Hamburg, NY 14075 716-631-2500
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3950 E. Robinson Rd., West Amherst, NY 14228 716-631-2500
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4893 Transit Rd., Lancaster, NY 14043 716-631-2500
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55 Spindrift Dr., Williamsville, NY 14221 716-631-2500
Cardiology
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www.brookshospital.org
Westfield Memorial Hospital .................. 3 189 East Main St., Westfield, NY 14787 716-326-4921
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Cardiopulmonary
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Cardiovascular / Vein Treatment
Great Lakes Cardiovascular .................. 36 Thomas P. Smith, MD Daniel Heusinger, PA
Randall Sam, NP
3898 Vineyard Dr., Suite 1 Dunkirk, NY 14048 716-710-8266
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Cardiovascular / Vein Treatment (continued) Westfield Memorial Hospital .................. 3 189 East Main St., Westfield, NY 14787 716-793-2218
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Cardiac Rehabilitation
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Care Coordination
Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene 4 & 13 Dunkirk 60 Franklin Ave., Dunkirk, NY 14048 716-363-3550
Jamestown 200 E. 3rd St., 5th Floor, Jamestown, NY 14070 716-661-8330
Chemical Dependency
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Derby Outpatient Clinic 7020 Erie Rd., Derby, NY 14047 716-947-0316 www.Brookshospital.org
The Chautauqua Center ...........................7 75 E. 3rd St., Dunkirk, NY 14048 716-363-6050
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Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene 4 & 13 Dunkirk 60 Franklin Ave., Dunkirk, NY 14048 716-363-3550
Jamestown 200 E. 3rd St., 5th Floor, Jamestown, NY 14070 716-661-8330
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Chiropractors
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Landis Spine and Strength 17 Specialized Manual Therapy 12 Center St., Fredonia, NY 14063 716-672-9837 www.landisspinestrength.com
Counseling & Psychiatric Services
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716-363-6050
107 institute St., Jamestown, NY 14701 716-484-4334
www.tcchealth.org
Dental
The Chautauqua Center ...........................7 75 E. 3rd St., Dunkirk, NY 14048 716-363-6050
107 Institute St., Jamestown, NY 14701 716-484-4334
www.tcchealth.org
Diagnostic Testing
Associated Clinical Laboratories ............ 6
51 East Third St., Dunkirk, NY 14048
716-363-7417
www.associatedclinicallabs.com
759 Foote Ave, Jamestown, NY 14701 716-484-7147
www.associatedclinicallabs.com
327 Central Ave., Silver Creek, NY 14136 716-951-3082
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193 East Main St., Westfield, NY 14787 716-326-7300
www.associatedclinicallabs.com
Brooks-TLC Hospital System, Inc ...1 & 15 529 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY 14048 716-366-1111
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Westfield Memorial Hospital
189 East Main St., Westfield, NY 14787 716-326-4921
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Dialysis
3
Emergency Brooks-TLC Hospital System, Inc 1 & 15 529 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY 14048 716-366-1111
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Westfield Memorial Hospital 3 Emergency Department
189 East Main St., Westfield, NY 14787 716-793-2203
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Esthetician
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Lakeshore Eye Care ................................ 19 12657 Seneca Rd., Irving, NY 14081 716-698-9194 or 716-934-3300
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Eye Surgery
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Family Medicine (continued)
The Chautauqua Center 7 75 E. 3rd St., Dunkirk, NY 14048
716-363-6050
107 Institute St., Jamestown, NY 14701 716-484-4334
10988 Bennett State Rd, Forestville, NY 14062 (716) 732-7770
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Family Health Medical Services, PLLC ... 27 95 E. Chautauqua St., Mayville, NY 14757 716-753-7107 www.fhmsmed.com
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31 Sherman St., Jamestown, NY 14701 716-338-9797 www.fhmsmed.com
216 E. Main St., Westfield, NY 14787 716-326-3240 www.fhmsmed.com
General Physician, PC-Primary Care...36 Richard Milazzo, MD Maxim Mitchell, MD Linda Fuller, ANP-BC, CDE Katelyn Heist, NP 3898 Vineyard Dr., Suite 1, Dunkirk, NY 14048 716-363-6960
Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center .............................25 10836 Temple Rd., Dunkirk, NY 14048 716-366-6400
Disease Management
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31 Sherman St., Jamestown, NY 14701 716-338-9797
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216 E. Main St., Westfield, NY 14787
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Lakeshore Eye Care
19 12657 Seneca Rd., Irving, NY 14081 716-698-9194 or 716-934-3300
www.lseyecare.com
5844 Southwestern Blvd #600 Hamburg, NY 14075 716-898-2002
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Facial Treatment
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Linda Fuller, ANP
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Family Medicine
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Gastrointestinal
Gynecology
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E-mail:
Laboratory
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327 Central Ave., Silver Creek, NY 14136 716-951-3082
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193 East Main St., Westfield, NY 14787 716-326-7300
www.associatedclinicallabs.com
Brooks-TLC Hospital System, Inc ...1 & 15 529 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY 14048 716-366-1111
www.brookshospital.org
Westfield Memorial Hospital .................. 3 189 East Main St., Westfield, NY 14787 716-793-2286
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Laser Skin Treatments
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Brooks-TLC
Laser Skin Treatment Center................. 14 3898 Vineyard Dr., Suite 2, Dunkirk, NY 14048 716-363-7546
Linda Fuller, ANP www.laser-improvement.com
Meal Plans Meals on Wheels
196 Newton St., Fredonia, NY 14063 716-366-8822 www.dfmealsonwheels.org
Maxim Mitchell, MD Linda Fuller, ANP-BC, CDE
Katelyn Heist, NP
3898 Vineyard Dr., Suite 1, Dunkirk, NY 14048 716-363-6960
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Great Lakes Physician Practice.............. 21
UPMC
Shakeel Ahmad, MD
504 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY 14048 716-366-9008
Intensive Care
Brooks-TLC Hospital System, Inc ...1 & 15
529 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY 14048 716-366-1111
www.brookshospital.org
Medical Disposal
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Insurance ................................... 23 3988 Vineyard Dr., Dunkirk, NY 14048 716-672-2193
Medicare Insurance (continued)
WNY Medicare Advisors 5
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716-296-0022
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Medicare Supplements
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Paul Reidenouer
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Medication Assisted Treatments Lakeside Medical Care ........................... 28 276 W. Main St., Fredonia, NY 14063 716-473-0345
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Mental Health
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200 E. 3rd St., 5th Floor, Jamestown, NY 14070 716-661-8330
MRI/CT Services
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Westfield Memorial Hospital 3 189 East Main St., Westfield, NY 14787 716-326-4921
OB/GYN (continued)
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716-363-6050
107 Institute St., Jamestown, NY 14701
716-484-4334
www.tcchealth.org
Family Health Medical Services, PLLC ... 27
95 E. Chautauqua St., Mayville, NY 14757
716-753-7107
www.fhmsmed.com
103 Allen St., Jamestown, NY 14701
716-338-0022
www.fhmsmed.com
31 Sherman St., Jamestown, NY 14701
716-338-9797
www.fhmsmed.com
216 E. Main St., Westfield, NY 14787 716-326-3240
www.fhmsmed.com
Westfield Memorial Hospital 3 Erie, PA 814-455-7591
www.ahn.org/locations/hospitals/ westfield-memorial
Chautauqua Physical & Occupational Therapy ..........................7 51 East Third St., Dunkirk, NY 14048
716-363-2244
Outpatient Surgery
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www.brookshospital.org
Westfield Memorial Hospital .................. 3 189 East Main St., Westfield, NY 14787 716-326-4921
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Pathology
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Pediatrics
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Family Health Medical Services, PLLC.... 27 95 E. Chautauqua St., Mayville, NY 14757 716-753-7107
www.fhmsmed.com
103 Allen St., Jamestown, NY 14701 716-338-0022
www.fhmsmed.com
31 Sherman St., Jamestown, NY 14701 716-338-9797
Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 25 10836 Temple Rd., Dunkirk, NY 14048 716-366-6400
Nutrition, Clinical
The Chautauqua Center ...........................7
75 E. 3rd St., Dunkirk, NY 14048
716-363-6050
107 Institute St., Jamestown, NY 14701 716-484-4334
www.tcchealth.org
OB/GYN
Brooks-TLC Hospital System, Inc ...1 & 15 529 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY 14048 716-366-1111
www.brookshospital.org
Dr. Jillian Beyer 21 E Second St., Dunkirk, NY 14048 716-427-6452
Dr. Jillian Beyer 6 South Main St., Gowanda, NY 14070 716-532-2936
www.gowandaeyecare.net
Orthopedic Surgeons
Brooks-TLC Hospital System, Inc ...1 & 15 529 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY 14048 716-366-1111
www.brookshospital.org
Westfield Memorial Hospital 3 189 East Main St., Westfield, NY 14787 412-362-8677
www.ahn.org/services/orthopaedic
Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Clinics
Brooks-TLC Hospital System, Inc 1 & 15 Cassadaga Clinic 33 N. Main St., Cassadaga, NY 14718 716-595-3355
Derby Clinic 7020 Erie Rd., Derby, NY 14047 716-947-0316
Brookshospital.org
www.fhmsmed.com
216 E. Main St., Westfield, NY 14787 716-326-3240
www.fhmsmed.com
General Physician, PC-Pediatrics ........ 36 Rohini Thodge, MD Maxim Mitchell, MD 3898 Vineyard Dr., Suite 3, Dunkirk, NY 14048 716-363-6960
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107 Institute St., Jamestown, NY 14701 716-484-4334
www.tcchealth.org
Peer Support
Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene ................................ 4 & 13 60 Franklin Ave., Dunkirk, NY 14048 716-363-3550
200 E. 3rd St., 5th Floor, Jamestown, NY 14070 716-661-8330
The Waterfront Pharmacy at The Chautauqua Center 7
75 E. 3rd St., Dunkirk, NY 14048
107 Institute St., Jamestown, NY 14701 716-484-4334
www.tcchealth.org
Physical Therapy
Body Werks Physical Therapy 11 276 W. Main St., Fredonia, NY 14063 716-680-8181
Brooks-TLC Hospital System, Inc ...1 & 15 529 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY 14048
716-366-1111
www.brookshospital.org
Chautauqua Physical & Occupational Therapy ..........................7 51 East Third St., Dunkirk, NY 14048 716-363-2244
www.chautauquapt.com
Gowanda Urgent Care .......................1 & 15 34 Commercial St., Gowanda, NY 14070 716-532-8100
Westfield Memorial Hospital 3 189 East Main St., Westfield, NY 14787
716-793-2231
www.ahn.org/locations/hospitals/ westfield-memorial Physicians Family Health Medical Services, PLLC.... 27 95 E. Chautauqua St., Mayville, NY 14757 716-753-7107
www.fhmsmed.com
103 Allen St., Jamestown, NY 14701
716-338-0022
www.fhmsmed.com
31 Sherman St., Jamestown, NY 14701 716-338-9797
www.fhmsmed.com
216 E. Main St., Westfield, NY 14787 716-326-3240
www.fhmsmed.com
General Physician, P.C ........................... 36
Primary Care & Pediatrics
3898 Vineyard Dr., Suites 1 & 3, Dunkirk, 14048
716-363-6960
www.gppconline.com
Great Lakes Physician Practice 21
UPMC
Shakeel Ahmad, MD Internal Medicine
504 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY 14048 716-366-9008
Primary Care
Brooks-TLC Hospital System, Inc 1 & 15 529 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY 14048 716-366-1111
www.brookshospital.org
Family Health Medical Services, PLLC 27 95 E. Chautauqua St., Mayville, NY 14757 716-753-7107
www.fhmsmed.com
103 Allen St., Jamestown, NY 14701 716-338-0022
www.fhmsmed.com
31 Sherman St., Jamestown, NY 14701 716-338-9797
www.fhmsmed.com
216 E. Main St., Westfield, NY 14787 716-326-3240
www.fhmsmed.com
General Physician, PC-Primary Care 36 Richard Milazzo, MD Maxim Mitchell, MD Linda Fuller, ANP-BC, CDE Katelyn Heist, NP 3898 Vineyard Dr., Suite 1, Dunkirk, NY 14048 716-363-6960
www.gppconline.com
Primary Care Physicians
The Chautauqua Center ...........................7 75 E. 3rd St., Suite B, Dunkirk, NY 14048 716-363-6050
107 Institute St., Jamestown, NY 14701 716-484-4334
10988 Bennett State Rd, Forestville, NY 14062 (716) 732-7770
www.tcchealth.org
Radiology
Brooks-TLC Hospital System, Inc ...1 & 15 529 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY 14048 716-366-1111
www.Brookshospital.org
Gowanda Urgent Care .......................1 & 15 34 Commercial St., Gowanda, NY 14070 716-532-8100
Westfield Memorial Hospital 3 189 East Main St., Westfield, NY 14787
Women’s Imaging, Mammography, CTScan, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Fluoroscopy
716-793-2243
www.ahn.org/locations/hospitals/ westfield-memorial
Radiology (continued)
Windsong Radiology Group .................... 10 Our Locations: 4855 Camp Rd., Hamburg, NY 14075 716-631-2500
www.windsongwny.com
4893 Transit Rd., Lancaster, NY 14043 716-631-2500
www.windsongwny.com
3950 E. Robinson Rd., West Amherst, NY 14228 716-631-2500
www.windsongwny.com
1026 Union Rd.,West Seneca, NY 14224 716-631-2500
www.windsongwny.com
55 Spindrift Dr., Williamsville, NY 14221 716-631-2500
www.windsongwny.com
Snyder, NY 716-839-3333
www.windsongwny.com
Respiratory
Brooks-TLC Hospital System, Inc ...1 & 15 529 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY 14048 716-366-1111
www.brookshospital.org
Respite/Short-Term Care
Skilled
Skin
Telemedicine Lakeside Medical Care ........................... 28 276 W Main St, Fredonia, NY 14063 716-473-0345
www.lakesidemedicalcare.com
Women’s Imaging Services
Brooks -TLC Hospital System Inc 1 & 15 529 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY 14048 716-366-1111
www.ahn.org/locations/hospitals/
Urgent Care
Family Health Medical Services, PLLC 27 95 E. Chautauqua St., Mayville, NY 14757 716-753-7107
www.fhmsmed.com
Brooks-TLC
103 Allen St., Jamestown, NY 14701 716-338-0022
www.fhmsmed.com
31 Sherman St., Jamestown, NY 14701 716-338-9797
www.fhmsmed.com
216 E. Main St., Westfield, NY 14787 716-326-3240
www.fhmsmed.com
Urology
Brooks -TLC Hospital System Inc 1 & 15 529 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY 14048 716-366-1111
Western New York Urology Associates 35 504 Central Ave Suite 200 Dunkirk, NY 14048 716-338-9200
117 Foote Ave Jamestown, NY 14701 716-338-9200
Weight Loss
The Botox Barn & Wellness Center 11 744 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY 14048 716-413-3400
www.landisspinestrength.com
www.facebook.com/TheBotoxBarn
Wellness Consultant
The Botox Barn & Wellness Center ....... 11 744 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY 14048 716-413-3400
www.facebook.com/TheBotoxBarn
Women’s Health
Brooks -TLC Hospital System Inc 1 & 15 529 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY 14048 716-366-1111
The Chautauqua Center 7 75 E. 3rd St., Suite B, Dunkirk, NY 14048 716-363-6050
107 Institute St., Jamestown, NY 14701 716-484-4334
www.tcchealth.org
Surgeons
Brooks-TLC Hospital System, Inc ...1 & 15 529 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY 14048
716-366-1111
www.brookshospital.org
Westfield Memorial Hospital .................. 3
189 East Main St., Westfield, NY 14787
716-793-2226
www.ahn.org/locations/hospitals/ westfield-memorial
Family Health Medical Services, PLLC.... 27 95 E. Chautauqua St., Mayville, NY 14757 716-753-7107
www.fhmsmed.com
103 Allen St., Jamestown, NY 14701 716-338-0022
www.fhmsmed.com
31 Sherman St., Jamestown, NY 14701 716-338-9797
www.fhmsmed.com
216 E. Main St., Westfield, NY 14787 716-326-3240
www.fhmsmed.com
Westfield Memorial Hospital
3 189 East Main St., Westfield, NY 14787 716-793-2221 www.ahn.org/locations/hospitals/
Our Locations: 4855 Camp Rd., Hamburg, NY 14075 716-631-2500 www.windsongwny.com 4893 Transit Rd., Lancaster, NY 14043 716-631-2500
www.windsongwny.com
3950 E. Robinson Rd., West Amherst, NY 14228 716-631-2500
www.windsongwny.com
Union Rd.,West
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Eric D. Arnone, M.D. Benjamin Luong, M.D. Ryan G. White, M.D.
Lisa Walter, FNP-BC Kristen Siracuse, FNP Kirsten Bishop, PA
Central Avenue, Suite 200
