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COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
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Bertrand Chaffee Hospital and Jennie B. Richmond
Nursing Home are very much a part of community life. This is a varied
and ongoing process which includes many activities including the
following:
- Toll-free information line
- Community forums at various locations
- Cattaraugus County Fair sponsorship
- Dairy Festival information booth
- Active involvement in local Kiwanis, Rotary clubs,
etc.
- Annual 5K Run/Walk
- Meals on Wheels
- Community health programs
- Menopause
- Diabetes education
- Blood pressure screening
- Diet education
. . . and more
- BCH Women’s Association – organized
in 1947 the association supports and helps raise funds for the
hospital and nursing home through well established annual events
like the Trash & Treasures Sale and Fashion Show, and operation
of the Association Gift Shop located opposite the first floor
waiting room. The Association meets the first Wednesday of each
month at the JBR Nursing Home.
- Cordelian Club – The Cordelian Club has
been meeting since 1937. Its signature event is the annual Cordelian
Ball held at the Springville Country Club. All proceeds raised
by this special time-honored event go to BCH.
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DIABETIC EDUCATION COUNSELING
Bertrand Chaffee Hospital offers Diabetes Management
classes for people with type 2 diabetes and their close family members.
Classes are conducted on an individual basis and provide comprehensive
information and education to help people with diabetes understand
and manage their diabetes effectively. Some of the topics covered
include:
- Basic anatomy
- Physiology of diabetes
- Types of diabetes and symptoms
- Treatment methods including diet, exercise, and
medications
- Complications of diabetes (both chronic and acute)
- Instruction in blood glucose monitoring and insulin
injection if ordered
The first class lasts 2 to 2 _ hours and a follow
up visit is encouraged to check on progress.
While Diabetes Management classes are often covered
by insurance, patients are advised to check with their health insurance
company. Most insurance companies require a physician’s order
or referral for the classes to be covered.
BCH Diabetes Management classes are taught by a
Certified Diabetic Educator.
For more information, call 592-2871 ext. 489
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INDIVIDUAL NUTRITION COUNSELING
Bertrand Chaffee Hospital offers confidential, individual
nutritional counseling with a Registered Diet Technician* or Registered
Dietitian. During this process, the patient is asked about his or
her nutritional history. The diet prescribed by the patient’s
physician is discussed and tailored to meet individual needs. Written
materials are provided to take home. Questions are encouraged and
answered at the counseling session. Patients are also encouraged
to call with questions or concerns after the counseling session
has ended.
BCH accepts referrals for Nutritional Counseling
from physicians for a variety of conditions (diabetes, weight loss,
cardiovascular disease, etc.)
To contact a Registered Diet Technician or Registered
Dietitian, call 592-2871 ext. 257.
* BCH Registered Diet Technicians are highly qualified
and respected in the community.
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Frequently asked questions
If you are looking for general information regarding
a health condition, the following sites may help. While the sites
below are reputable, not all health information on the Internet
is accurate. That’s why you should always talk to your doctor
or health care professional about your concerns.
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Meals on Wheels Program
BCH’s dietary department undertook an ambitious
initiative beginning April 1, 2001 when the Southtowns Meals on
Wheels program expands to serve senior citizens and homebound residents
in the towns of Boston, Colden, Concord, and Holland, N.Y.
The department, headed by Food Service Director Kristine
Aldrow will be cooking ALL the meals for the program.
This community service will be in addition to the
department’s important work of providing meals for all BCH/JBR
patients, residents, employees, and visitors.
A community-wide, volunteer effort, Southtowns Meals
on Wheels is in the process of compiling a list of people who need
the service.
Anyone who would like to receive the service or volunteer
to help out is encouraged to contact the representative in his or
her area:
Boston – Michelle McMahon, 941-0062; Colden –
Beth Troy, 941-0430; Holland – Jackie Sigeti, 537-3802. Lisa
Rood, Boston supervisor is coordinating the effort.
The program provides a hot meal at noontime when delivery
is made and a cold supper to be refrigerated until needed. A big
hats off to Kristine and her dedicated staff for taking part in
such an important and worthwhile program.
It takes a lot of work and a lot of heart.
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