BCH Welcomes Erin Schwab-George

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Erin Schwab-George

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.

Welcome Jena Morcelle!

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Jena Morcelle, PA-C

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.

2023 Free Diabetes Support Group at BCH

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Bertrand Chaffee Hospital will coordinate monthly diabetic support group meetings for Type I and Type II diabetics and their loved ones in 2023. Interested individuals are invited to participate in this group to share recipes, coupons and information about topics related to diabetes and health in a supportive and welcoming environment. The group will meet at Bertrand Chaffee Hospital on the first Monday of each month from 6-7 p.m. A Certified Diabetes Educator will facilitate the group, and meetings are free of charge.

Topics for the remainder of 2023 include:

June                      Insulin           

July                        CGM’s

August                   Other’s Perceptions

September           CLOSED-HOLIDAY

October                  Movie-Complications

November           Diabetes-Related Garbage 

December              Low-carb Baking

For more information call (716) 592-9643.

Closed for Springville School’s Snow Days or Travel Bans.

Jennie B. Richmond Nursing Home Hiring CNA’s and LPN’s – New Rates!

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Jennie B. Richmond Nursing Home is seeking candidates for CNA and LPN positions, all shifts.

We are offering new rates! Experienced CNA’s starting up to $20/hour, experienced LPN’s Starting up to $28/hour. Shift differentials and sign-on bonus apply.

To apply or learn more, visit bertrandchaffee.com/jobs,
email ktracy@bch-jbr.org or call (716) 794-3305 ext. 4715. #healthcarejobs #keepinghealthcarelocal #CNAJobs #lpnjobs

Bertrand Chaffee Hospital is accredited by ADCES to Provide Quality Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES)

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Bertrand Chaffee Hospital has achieved and maintained accreditation by the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES) since 2013.

 Diabetes education services utilize a collaborative process through which people with or at risk for diabetes work with a diabetes educator, registered dietician, and pharmacist to receive individualized care to help them reach their health goals.

Diabetes education is a covered Medicare benefit when delivered through an accredited program and it is covered by most other insurances.

“Evidence shows diabetes education and support is helping people with diabetes to lower their A1c’s and obtain the knowledge and skills to better self-manage their condition,” said Sacha Uelmen, Director of Accreditation at ADCES. “That is why we need programs like Bertrand Chaffee to make these services available in their community.”

Bertrand Chaffee offers the five Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) classes each offered 6 times throughout the year, pre-diabetes classes, and a monthly diabetes support group. Please note that only pre-registered patients can attend.

“We are happy to offer this educational opportunities to our community members,” commented Kathy Hebdon, certified Diabetes Educator at Bertrand Chaffee Hospital. “We hope you will consider taking advantage of any of these classes to prioritize your health in 2023.”

For more information about the diabetes education program at Bertrand Chaffee Hospital or to register for any of these educational opportunities, please call (716) 592-9643.

Representatives from the Cattaraugus County Town Highway Superintendents Association Present Gifts for the Youngest Emergency Department Patients at Bertrand Chaffee Hospital

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The Cattaraugus County Town Highway Supervisors Association delivered a supply of new toys and stuffed animals for the Bertrand Chaffee Hospital Emergency Department on December 13. Staff in the Bertrand Chaffee Hospital Emergency Department give out toys to its youngest patients and visitors. The Association also collected toys during the holiday season to deliver to other organizations throughout the region.

From left: BCH ED Nurse Manager Katie Pawlak, RN, Bill Phillips of Gernatt’s, Town of Yorkshire Highway Superintendent Chris Lexer, Town of Mansfield Highway Superintendent Brad Hurley, Town of East Otto Highway Superintendent Tom Benz, Town of Randolph Highway Superintendent Cody Uhl, and Diane Metz of Suit-Kote.