“As you may be aware, Dr. William Wnuk passed away this weekend. Given his unforeseen and unexpected loss, we as a community are all grieving. During this difficult time, we appreciate your patience and help. Please know that B C H Primary Care is here for you during this difficult time. If you are already seeing Melissa Fanton or Kenny Dabolt, they will continue to be your primary care provider. If you have been seeing Dr. William Wnuk or have an upcoming appointment with him, we will call you to reschedule with a different primary care provider of your choice and to assess any needs you may have. Thank you for your understanding at this very difficult time.”
Bertrand Chaffee Hospital is excited to announce the opening of their new Primary Care Office in Arcade! The office is located in the A. J. O’Dell Foundation Medical Center at 263 Liberty Street. Dr. Sydney Domanowski, who had been working at the Springville location is now seeing patients in Arcade.
The O’Dell Foundation continues to fulfill its mission by working with healthcare providers to serve the Arcade area. “We are thrilled that Bertrand Chaffee Hospital has been able to open their new office in our building”, says Joanne Offers, Secretary/Treasurer for the Foundation.
Dr. Domanowski is Board Certified through the American Osteopathic Board of Family Medicine with over five years of experience. She is excited to join the BCH Primary Care team’s new office in Arcade. She is accepting new patients of all ages and is looking forward to serving patients in the Arcade and surrounding areas.
Teresa Donohue, CEO of Bertrand Chaffee Hospital is very pleased to make this announcement and extends her thanks to the O’Dell Foundation for helping to make this happen. “We continue to look for ways to improve access to healthcare for the communities we serve”, adds Donohue.
The hours for the new office are Monday and Tuesday from 8am to 6pm and Thursday and Friday from 8am to 4pm. The number to call to schedule an appointment is (716) 794-3309. Current patients of Dr. Domanowski can also use this number to reach her and the staff. All previously, scheduled appointments will be transferred to the Arcade location. Please note that the entrance for the office is in the rear of the building near the handicap ramp.
November 2023 – SPRINGVILLE, NY — The Jennie B. Richmond Nursing Home has announced it has hired a new administrator, Sharon Zeames, RN, BA, MSED, NHA to manage operations for the facility.
Sharon comes to us with a wealth of experience and knowledge in all aspects of long-term care. Over the course of her career, she has worked her way up from RN to Administrator. She has also held teaching positions at Trocaire and Bryant & Stratton in workforce development and LPN programs.
Sharon is married with two grown children and five grandchildren. She is very excited to be part of the Springville community and looks forward to working with our residents. “My love and desire to work with the elderly has always been a passion of mine” says Zeames.
“We are very excited and thankful to have someone with Sharon’s expertise and understanding of the complexities of long-term care on our team”, states Teresa Donohue, CEO of Bertrand Chaffee Hospital.
July 2023 – SPRINGVILLE, NY — Bertrand Chaffee Hospital is pleased to announce it has hired a new Development and Community Relations Coordinator, Erin Schwab-George. Erin will be coordinating all fundraising for the Bertrand Chaffee Hospital Foundation. She will also be our primary contact for community relationships.
Erin earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services from Hilbert College and comes
to us with a plethora of experience that will help her in this new role.
Erin is local to our area, is married and lives in Delevan with her three children. “I am excited to join the team and can’t wait to work together with both the staff and community to support Bertrand Chaffee’s continued success!” said Erin.
“This is an extremely challenging time for healthcare entities. As we continue to work to align services with community needs, Erin will be a valuable part of our team “said Bertrand Chaffee Hospital CEO, Teresa Donohue.
The Bertrand Chaffee Hospital Surgery Center proudly welcomes Jena Morcelle, PA-C to their surgical team. She will be a key member of Dr. Gavin Davison’s office as she will be seeing patients in the office and assisting in general surgical procedures in the operating room.
Jena has a Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies from D’Youville University and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the State University of New York at Buffalo. She is married and is the mom of two little boys. Ms. Morcelle actively participates in PA advocacy as the incoming President for PAs for Women Empowerment to increase the number of women in PA leadership roles.
Morcelle brings her 10 years of experience as a surgical and trauma PA to Bertrand Chaffee Hospital. “I am very excited to join this community hospital and looking forward to the personal care experiences ahead.” Says Morcelle.
The coming year looks bright for the Bertrand Chaffee Surgery Center. Dr. Davison, Chief of Surgery, is very excited and proud to see how far our entire Surgery Department has evolved since he started in 2016. “I am enthusiastic about the addition of Ms. Morcelle to our team; she will be a great asset to the hospital and community,” says Dr. Davison.
Other news from our Surgery Center includes adding a second surgical suite and new anesthesiologist, Dr. Lori Lee. We are poised to serve this community and surrounding areas for years to come. Our clinical staff is committed to making all patients feel confident and comfortable, before, during, and after their surgical procedure. We continue to look for ways to improve our offerings for surgical services and help keep healthcare local.
The Bertrand Chaffee Hospital Surgery Center is accepting new patients and can be reached at (716) 794-3295.
Registered Nurse and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist from Bertrand Chaffee Hospital, Kathleen Hebdon, MSN, RN, CDCES, had a research poster accepted at the National Association of Diabetes Care and Educational Specialists Conference in Baltimore, MD. Hebdon’s poster was entitled Infection Prevention in Diabetes Care: Is There a Practice Gap? Her research and poster explored the prevalence of incorrect disposal of diabetes-care related medical waste and the potential dangers to family members, healthcare workers, and waste management workers. Hebdon’s poster was on display at the conference from August 11-15, 2022.
Bertrand Chaffee Hospital’s ongoing community and patient education services include prediabetes and diabetes courses and support groups. For more information or to register, please call (716) 592-9643.
Jennie B. Richmond is hiring CNA’s and has a training class beginning on September 12, 2022! Looking for a new career this fall? After successful completion of the four-week training course and probation period, new CNA’s will be eligible for a sign-on bonus! If interested in applying or to learn more, please email bchjobs@bch-jbr.org or call (716) 592-2871. Deadline to register is August 30, 2022.
June 2022 marked an important month in Bertrand Chaffee Hospital history – the first orthopaedic joint procedures were completed at the Bertrand Chaffee Hospital Surgical suite. This came about one month after the official opening of the BCH Orthopaedic Surgical Center. The team of Dr. Paul Mason, MD and Jim O’May, PA has been thrilled to meet with and provide care to their first orthopaedic patients at BCH.
Dennis Elbow (pictured), a Wyoming County resident, received the first total joint replacement at Bertrand Chaffee Hospital when he had his right knee replaced in June.
“The introduction of orthopaedic care at Bertrand Chaffee Hospital is a direct response to community need and part of our strategic growth plan,” stated Nils Gunnersen, Bertrand Chaffee Hospital CEO. “We are pleased to have Dr. Mason and Jim O’May sharing their skill, knowledge and expertise and providing excellent care to our new ortho patients. This is a significant milestone in BCH history – having our very own orthopaedic clinic in the Springville community.”
Sue Williams was the second total joint replacement patient, receiving a total hip replacement. She commented “My care from start to finish has been professional, thorough, and complete by a medical team that was caring, fully engaged in my personal well-being, as well as being dedicated to my recovery success. I could not be happier with my choice to put my trust in Dr Paul Mason and Jim O’May and their care professionals at the Bertrand Chaffee Hospital.”
“The response has been tremendous,” commented Dr. Mason. “We are grateful to be providing care to familiar faces and new patients from the Springville community.”
Bertrand Chaffee Hospital’s new Orthopaedic Surgery Center is accepting new patients. For more information, please call (716) 794-3299.
