Entries for August 2008

Health insurance is a key factor in determining whether children receive the medical care they need.  Uninsured children are much more likely than insured children to go without necessary medical care due to costs and often have unmet medical needs.  The Chautauqua County Health Network (CCHN) seeks to raise awareness of the need for affordable health insurance for children throughout the year, but especially during back-to-school time. 

You may be eligible for help with the costs of medical services you received in the hospital or hospital clinic..

You and your family may be eligible for help with medical bills for routine preventive health care, medications and unexpected medical costs, like emergency room and hospital care. The people that make up your family and the amount of your household income will determine what kind of coverage you may be eligible for. You can find out more about these different health care programs by calling a local Facilitated Enroller, a person who can help
you sort out your coverage needs and apply for the right program.

Steps to a HealthierNY funding allowed for collection of Chautauqua County health behavior data called BRFSS from 2004 through 2008.

Ann Morse Abdella has been named the new Executive Director for the Chautauqua County Health Network (CCHN) and Chautauqua Integrated Delivery System, LLC (IDS).

The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County is pleased to present this Chautauqua County Community Report Card. This report presents a "snapshot" of the social well being of our people taken over recent years and presented as measures of relevant social conditions.

 The Chautauqua County Health Department completes a comprehensive Community Health Assessment every five years in an effort to assure local, state, and federal resources are allocated to address the most pressing health needs in the community.