Thursday, November 9
5-7 p.m., Arcade Volunteer Fire Hall
Leg vein screenings by Bertrand Chaffee Hospital Heart Center providers and staff. Featuring blood pressure screenings by the Arcade Volunteer Fire Department.
Appointments required – call (716) 592-9644 to schedule.
Coordinated by Bertrand Chaffee Hospital, Bertrand Chaffee Hospital’s Heart Center, and Arcade Volunteer Fire Department.
Ongoing through November 30: Bertrand Chaffee Hospital Primary Care Center Flu Clinic. PCC Patients Only.
Call for appointments, Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., later appointments available on request. (716) 592-8140.
On behalf of the Bertrand Chaffee Hospital Women’s Association, I would like to thank the community for their support of the Fashion Show on Sunday, October 1 at the Concord Senior Center. A special thanks to the following program sponsors who with their support made this event a success: Arcade-Springville Dental Arts Group, Chiropractic Care, PLLC, Christian General Contractors, Concord Land Realty, Dave Wendel & Sons, Holland Pharmacy- Claire Buckley Mackiewicz, Home Wear, Jake’s Greenhouse, Joseph L. Rumfola, DDS & Rick Redmin, DDS, Keystone Medical Services, Lulu Belle’s, Metro Kirsch Real Estate, Medical Liability Mutual Insurance Company (MLMIC), R. A. Mercer & Co., P.C., S & N Eileen’s Flower Shop, Scott Danahy Naylon Co. Inc., Slippy’s Collision, Software Inventors Ltd- Jeffrey Forster, Springville Door & Window, Inc., Springville Eye Care, LLC, State Farm- Jim Merenick, Agent, The Carolsel Shop, Wendel’s Poultry Farm.
Sincerely,
Karen T. Ritenour, President of BCH Women’s Association
Bertrand Chaffee Hospital had a fantastic turnout for its Ribbon Cutting event on October 6 for 3D Mammography!
Special thanks to our board members and foundation board members who were in attendance!
We welcomed Assemblyman David DiPietro, Erie County, NY Legislator John Mills, Cattaraugus County Legislator Richard Helmich, Town of Concord Supervisor and BCH Board Chair Gary Eppolito, Town of Ashford Supervisor Charles Davis, Village of Springville Mayor William Krebs, and representatives from NYS Senator Patrick Gallivan’s office.
Radiologist Anne Ehrlich, MD educated the many guests about the advantages of digital tomosynthesis and how thrilling it was to have this and other new technologies available at BCH.
This was the first of several events we will have to mark projects funded through the New York State Department of Health and its Statewide Healthcare Facility Transformation Program.
Thank you also to the Springville Area Chamber of Commerce, BCH and JBR staff who wore pink today, and our many friends in the community who inspire us to keep healthcare local! And also, the Cancer Services Program of Allegany and Cattaraugus Counties, which sent material and flyers to promote their important public health work.
And an extra special thanks to our Imaging Department. #teamchaffee
Emcee Judi White leads the models in a parade of fashion to start the BCH Women’s Fashion Show on October 1.
The BCH Women’s Association held its annual Fashion Show on Sunday, October 1 at the Concord Senior Center.
Emceed by Judi White, the event featured casual and refined fashions from local retailers maurices, Lulu Belle’s, the Carolsel Shop and Walmart, and also Christopher & Banks. Nearly two dozen models walked the runway in shades of black and gray and the season’s trend color of a chestnut brown. Sunglasses from Springville Eye Care and jewelry from Sheret Jewelers provided the accessories for the outfits.
Gloria Rice donated her services as a D.J., and BCH Women’s Association members kept the attendees fed with a wide selection of snacks and sandwiches. A basket raffle with more than 70 baskets was a final highlight for the event.
Our thanks to the crowd of more than 100 people who turned out to support the BCH Women’s Association and the projects they fund at Bertrand Chaffee Hospital and the Jennie B. Richmond Nursing Home.
A photo gallery with more pictures from the event is on the Bertrand Chaffee Hospital Facebook page.
Bertrand Chaffee Hospital has announced that it has added 3D mammography, also called digital tomosynthesis, to services provided in its Imaging Department.
“The actual ‘3-D’ part of the mammography is a software upgrade,” said Lisa Smith, Imaging Department Manager. “There was an intensive period where the software was installed and tested and our staff received training on the new protocol.”
Bertrand Chaffee Hospital converted to a digital mammography system in 2012, with significant support from community donations and a grant from the Springville-Griffith Community Education Foundation.
“We are glad to have been able to have this in place in time for October, which is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month,” said CEO Nils Gunnersen. “It’s a natural time to remind women to make sure they are getting mammograms on a schedule recommended to them by their healthcare provider.”
Digital mammography involves a two-dimensional image that is reviewed by a radiologist for masses or signs of unusual growths. With 3D mammography, a series of images are taken to create a three-dimensional picture that has more detail and definition.
“Our investment in digital mammography was a significant one, and we made it with the knowledge that we would be able to convert to 3D imaging in the future,” said Teresa Donohue, CFO. “This continues our work to keep up with the latest technologies that we see a need in the community for.”
The funding for this project came from the New York State Statewide Healthcare Facility Transformation Program. BCH will use the $11.3 million award for 3D mammography, an upgraded nuclear medicine camera, a permanent MRI machine and a new structure for primary care and specialist services.
3D mammography appointments are available weekdays from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and extended hours from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday.
Bertrand Chaffee Hospital will be a site for the Western New York Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 28, 2017. As in the past, the hours are 10 a.m. through 2 p.m.
Bring your expired and unused medications, ointments, pills, drops and prescription medicine to be disposed of in a safe and secure manner.
A FREE Healthy Eating and Cooking Demonstration to kick off November, which is Diabetes Awareness Month.
Wednesday, November 1
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Concord Senior Center on Commerce Drive
This free event is open to all, but registration is required as seating is limited. (We also need to know how much food to make!). Call (716) 592-2871 ext. 1485 or email kkane@bch-jbr.org.
Thursday, November 16, 7-8:30 p.m.
Concord Senior Center
Free with preregistration to (716) 592-9643.
A panel of diabetes experts will be available to answeer your questions. Join us for an evening of education, diabetes products, snacks and door prizes.
Coordinated by the Buffalo American Association of Diabetes Educators Networking Group.
Bertrand Chaffee Hospital and Tri-County Kiwanis of WNY are coordinating a “Fall into Health” event on Thursday, October 19 from 6-8 p.m. at the Arcade VFW Hall, 550 West Main Street in Arcade.
This evening has a goal of highlighting National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and women’s health. Health and wellness resources, including information about Bertrand Chaffee Hospital’s new 3D mammography service, will be featured.
Refreshments and light fare are provided at this free event, but registrations are required as seating is limited. Attendees will receive goodie bags, and we plan to include a special recognition for breast cancer survivors as part of the evening.
Call (716) 592-2871 ext. 1485 or email kkane@bch-jbr.org to register.
William Wnuk, MD sent the following letter to local newspapers in regards to Bertrand Chaffee Hospital’s award through the New York State Department of Health.
To the Editor:
Bertrand Chaffee Hospital’s recent award of $11.3 million from New York State’s Department of Health represents a significant investment of taxpayer dollars in our community. For the medical staff of our facility, it represents something else. That is, that our progress and plans have been recognized as meaningful and worthy of funding.
Health outcomes for individual patients and community at large are a priority for us as medical practitioners. This award will reinforce the work that we are doing to develop primary care, specialist practices and imaging services at our campus.
The direction of healthcare has been leading towards an emphasis on preventive care. Bertrand Chaffee Hospital stepped out on that path in 2010 with the introduction of primary care services. With providers caring for hundreds of patients each week, we are committed to continuing our significant role in the region’s health initiatives.
We’ve introduced a new phrase at the hospital and nursing home: #teamchaffee. It represents that we are all here, working together, to make sure the health of our patients is maintained and improved. As rural facilities like ours continue to face challenges, our efforts are being encouraged – not just by New York State, but by our patients and our community.
Thank you for being a part of a tradition of quality healthcare that will extend far into the future.
William Wnuk, MD
President, BCH Medical Staff
Medical Director and Physician, Bertrand Chaffee Hospital Primary Care Center