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WCCHS Receives Complete Compliance Status for Mammography Quality Standards after MQSA Inspection Read more →
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NURSING HOME VISITATION UPDATE: November 18, 2021
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service (CMS) and the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) have issued new visitation guidance for nursing homes. We are pleased to let you know that there will be no restrictions on nursing home visits at this time. Scheduled visits are no longer required. Please be advised that Covid-19 may be present in the building, however, visits may take place with appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and clear understanding of the risks faced with this type of visit. That said, we still must maintain safety of all residents and the following rules will apply. Arriving at the facility, all visitors must check in at the main entrance of the hospital. They then go directly to their residents unit and check in at the desk with staff and sign in (this is imperative to ensure our ability to contact trace in the event we have positive cases).
All visitors must adhere to the core principles of infection prevention, including the following:
• Visitors who have a positive viral test for Covid-19, symptoms of Covid-19, or currently meet the criteria for quarantine, should not enter the facility.
• All visitors must be screened for signs and symptoms of Covid-19 to enter the facility.
• Hand Hygiene (use of alcohol-based hand rub is preferred).
• Face coverings or mask (covering the mouth and nose) and physical distancing, at least six feet in between people.
• Appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
When visits occur inside the building, all visitors must only go to the resident’s room and they must follow all infection prevention requirements including:
• Leaving their facemask on at all times (This includes the resident).
• Maintaining six feet of distance apart; do not wander through the halls of the building.
• Using hand sanitizer prior to and after your visit. It is available in hallways throughout the facility.
• Visitors must assure the safety of co-residents by maintaining six feet apart and both wearing masks. Residents in semi-private rooms should have no more than two people visiting at a time with the curtain pulled separating the co-resident in order to maintain social distancing.
• Visitors may not attend group programs or be present during meals in the dining room (visitors can assist with feeding the resident in their room).
Residents may go out on pass with families/friends, but will be quarantined and Covid-19 tested for two weeks (14 days) upon their return to the facility. While residents are out of the facility, guardians will be responsible to ensure residents are following all infection prevention guidance.
We are both excited and a bit nervous for this change as we have spent the past two years doing our very best to keep everyone safe throughout the pandemic. Safety remains our priority and we require your cooperation to keep the residents safe. Please adhere to these rules so that everyone may have safe visits. Visits will be restricted if infection control measures are not followed.
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Wyoming County has had a 9.5% positivity rate over the last 7 days, far above the statewide totals. For unvaccinated adults, the pandemic remains a daily threat, and a personal choice to stay unvaccinated will continue to put you and those around you at risk.
Unfortunately, large-scale gatherings increase the chances of contracting COVID-19 — especially in light of the virus’ Delta variant. Thanksgiving is just a week away, get all your plans in place to celebrate safely. Remember: get the vaccine if you haven't, get a booster if you have, wear a mask, stay home if you feel sick & keep practicing social distancing.
Upcoming vaccination clinics at the Wyoming County Health Department:
Booster* Vaccinations:
Moderna Booster Wednesday 11/17/2021 .
Pfizer Booster Friday 11/26/2021
Initial Vaccinations:
Saturday 11/20/2021 First Dose Pfizer 5-11 year olds, a second dose will be required after 21 days.
Friday 11/26/2021 First Dose Pfizer 5-11 year olds a second dose will be required after 21 days.
Friday 11/26/2021 First Dose Pfizer 12 years and older, a second dose will be required after 21 days
Vaccination Registration can be done online by visiting: www.wyomingco.net and selecting the “COVID-19 vaccination” Quick Link.
WCCHS received complete compliance status and renewal of certification by the Food and Drug Administration after a recent onsite MQSA (Mammography Quality Standards Act) inspection. We are proud of our mammography services team for once again receiving exceptional results during this annual inspection.
What is MQSA?
MQSA stands for Mammography Quality Standards Act a law with the intent of ensuring that all women could have access to quality mammography examinations in order to detect breast cancer early, when it is most treatable. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversees and enforces the accreditation and certification provisions of the MQSA.
In order to offer mammography services, a facility must be MQSA certified.
In order for a facility to be MQSA certified, it must be accredited by an approved body.
To achieve and maintain MQSA certification, a facility must:
• undergo periodic reviews of its clinical images
• have an annual survey conducted by a medical physicist
• meet the MQSA quality standards for personnel qualifications, equipment, radiation dose, quality assurance programs, and recordkeeping and reporting
• undergo an annual inspection by federally trained and certified federal or state personnel
As personnel involved in the production and processing of mammograms, radiologic technologists who perform mammographic procedures are required to have specific qualifications and meet certain MQSA requirements in order to perform mammography examinations.
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Wyoming Community Hospital Foundation Annual Sportsman Gun/Cash Raffle will be held VIRTUALLY again this year via FaceBook LIVE.
January 29, 2022 starting at 1pm
$20 per ticket
Tickets will be available at these fine locations Attica Ace Hardware in Attica, C & G Prallers Inc in Varysburg, Crabb Oil & Propane Inc in Arcade, Smokey's Bar & Grill in Java Center, Ash-Lin's Elegant Rose Florist and Tuxedo Shop in Warsaw, and Java Country Store in North Java.
Tickets are also available by calling/texting 585-689-4371 or
716-864-0657.
Thank you for your support!!
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A huge shout out to Valerie Henrici and Yummies Ice Cream for serving complementary ice cream to our staff on October 19th. Your generosity and kindness is very much appreciated, thank you!! And the ice cream was delicious🍦🍦 #wcchs #wyomingcountyny
Happy Halloween from WCCHS. Our nursing home residents enjoyed a Halloween themed parade on October 29th.
A big THANK YOU to the staff at WCCHS Nursing Home for the fun Halloween! You all looked AMAZING!
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Vaccination Registration can be done online by visiting: www.wyomingco.net and selecting the “COVID-19 vaccination” Quick Link. Registration is open for Moderna, Pfizer, J&J/Janssen, or Booster* dose vaccine at the Wyoming County Health Department on:
October 29nd from 9:00AM to 3:00PM
November 3rd from 9:00AM to 3:00PM
November 5th from 9:00AM to 3:00PM
Moderna and J&J/Janssen vaccine is for anyone 18years and older. Pfizer vaccine is for anyone 12years and older. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian that can provide consent. Please bring identification, proof of insurance and vaccination card if you are receiving a Booster dose. If you are uninsured, there is no charge. Call the Health Department at 786-8890 with questions or if you need assistance registering.
New York State has placed all their COVID-19 data in a new data hub. It monitors aspects of the COVID-19 epidemic relating to testing, hospitalizations, fatalities, vaccinations, COVID-19 Variant Data, COVID-19 Breakthrough Data, Long Term Care facilities/staff and resident vaccinations, and fatalities, COVID-19 School Report Card with positive tests by region. The data is updated on a daily basis. coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-data-new-york
Vaccination Clinic
Registration is open for a community vaccination clinic on October 22nd from 9:00AM to 12:00PM at the Wyoming County Health Department. This clinic is open for Pfizer or J&J/Janssen, or Booster* dose Pfizer vaccine. Only for those who have received 2 doses of Pfizer more than 6 months ago are eligible.
Registration can be done online by visiting: www.wyomingco.net and selecting the “COVID-19 vaccination” quick link. J&J/Janssen vaccine is for anyone 18years and older. Pfizer vaccine is for anyone 12years and older. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian that can provide consent. Please bring identification and proof of insurance. If you are uninsured, there is no charge. Call the Health Department at 786-8890 with questions or if you need assistance registering. *At this time and in accordance with CDC guidance, the following groups of New Yorkers should receive their COVID-19 booster vaccine dose: New Yorkers 65 years and older or residents in long-term care settings, New Yorkers aged 50–64 years with underlying medical conditions. The following groups of New Yorkers may receive their COVID-19 booster vaccine dose: New Yorkers aged 18–49 years with underlying medical conditions, based on their individual benefits and risks, New Yorkers aged 18-64 years who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional setting, based on their individual benefits and risks. #wycoapproved #wcchs #wyomingcountyny
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Create an Account - Increase your productivity, customize your experience, and engage in information you care about.Registration is open for a community vaccination clinic’s October 15th and October 22nd from 9:00AM to 12:00PM at the Wyoming County Health Department. This clinic is open for Pfizer or J&J/Janssen, or Booster* dose Pfizer vaccine. Only for those who have received 2 doses of Pfizer more than 6 months ago are eligible.
Registration can be done online by visiting: www.wyomingco.net and selecting the “COVID-19 vaccination” quick link.
Residents at Wyoming County Community Health System enjoy a visit from our friendly, neighborhood dinosaur. #wycoapaproved #wcchs #wyomingcountyny #nurshinghomeactivities
Residents enjoy Mad Hatter Day at the Wyoming County Community Health System Skilled Nursing Facility #wycoapaproved #wcchs #wyomingcountyny #nursinghomeactivities
Registration is open for a community vaccination clinic’s October 8th and October 15th from 9:00AM to 12:00PM at the Wyoming County Health Department. This clinic is open for Pfizer or J&J/Janssen, or Booster* dose Pfizer vaccine. Only for those who have received 2 doses of Pfizer more than 6 months ago are eligible.
Registration can be done online by visiting: www.wyomingco.net and selecting the “COVID-19 vaccination” quick link.
J&J/Janssen vaccine is for anyone 18years and older. Pfizer vaccine is for anyone 12years and older. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian that can provide consent. Please bring identification and proof of insurance. If you are uninsured, there is no charge. Call the Health Department at 786-8890 with questions or if you need assistance registering.
*At this time and in accordance with CDC guidance, the following groups of New Yorkers should receive their COVID-19 booster vaccine dose:
New Yorkers 65 years and older or residents in long-term care settings, New Yorkers aged 50–64 years with underlying medical conditions.
The following groups of New Yorkers may receive their COVID-19 booster vaccine dose:
New Yorkers aged 18–49 years with underlying medical conditions, based on their individual benefits and risks, and New Yorkers aged 18-64 years who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional setting, based on their individual benefits and risks.
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ConnectLife Blood Drive scheduled for Wednesday, October 13, 2021 from 8am to 3pm, ConnectLife bus will be parked in front of the hospital for easy access and convenience.
All donors will be entered to win a Peloton bike!
Visit ConnectLifeGiveBlood.org or call Tim McCumiskey at 585.786.8940, Ext. 4441 to make an appointment.
ALL blood stays local.
Thank you for your support.
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NURSING HOME RESIDENT VISITATIONS UPDATE 09/27/2021
Effective September 27, 2021, designated personal caregivers visiting hours will be seven days per week during the hours of 2:00pm and 6:00pm.
Also, Monday and Saturday visits are temporarily being suspended while we assess the impact of the vaccine mandate on our healthcare workers. We understand the value of visits to the residents and will do everything possible to return the scheduled visits. Our number one priority continues to be providing quality care to all of the residents in the facility. #wycoapproved #wcchs #wyomingcountyny #skillednursingfacility #VisitingHours
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Create an Account - Increase your productivity, customize your experience, and engage in information you care about.Registration is open for a community vaccination clinic September 24th from 9:00AM to 12:00PM at the Wyoming County Health Department. You must register to receive a vaccination. Registration can be done online by visiting: www.wyomingco.net and selecting the “COVID-19 vaccination” quick link.
Pfizer and J&J/Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine will be available at this clinic.
J&J/Janssen vaccine is for anyone 18years and older. Pfizer vaccine is for anyone 12years and older. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian that can provide consent. Please bring identification and proof of insurance. If you are uninsured, there is no charge. Call the Health Department at 786-8890 with questions or if you need assistance registering.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Joseph McTernan, CEO
(585) 786-8940, Ext. 4401
jmcternan@wcchs.net
DR. SALMAN ABBASEY JOINS THE WYOMING COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEM PRIMARY MEDICINE TEAM
Warsaw, New York, August 31, 2021 –Wyoming County Community Health System (WCCHS) announced the addition of Dr. Salman Abbasey, MD to its staff as of September 1, 2021. Dr. Abbasey, a Board Certified Internal Medicine physician, has moved his practice previously located in Geneseo, NY to 1 Parker Lane, Perry, NY.
Dr. Abbasey takes care of adult patients 18 years and older, has been in practice in Geneseo since 1999, and is a resident of Warsaw. Dr. Abbasey offers a full range of internal medicine services and has a broad general knowledge of medical conditions especially those related to maintaining good health.
Dr. Abbasey is Chairman of the Department of Medicine at WCCHS, past president of the WCCHS Medical Staff, serves on Wyoming County Board of Health, and the WCCHS Board of Managers.
Joseph McTernan, CEO of WCCHS stated, "The addition of Dr. Abbasey to the team at Wyoming County Primary Care will provide much needed services in Perry and surrounding area while continuing to be in close proximity to his current patients. Dr. Abbasey has been a long time physician at WCCHS with a complete commitment to our community.”
Dr. Abbasey is accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment please contact the Perry office at 585-969-5335.
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Do you enjoy spending time with the elderly? Are you creative and caring? If yes, consider joining the WCCHS Nursing Home Activity Team. We currently have a per diem Activity Leader position open. This position works approximately 35 hours a week including every other weekend. We have a great Team who all work well together. If you have questions, please feel free to contact me, Susan Winiecki, Director of Activities @ (585) 786-8940, ext. 4709. I am happy to talk with you. #wycoapproved #wcchs #wyomingcountyny #skillednursingfacility #SeniorActivities #activityteam
UPDATE 08/26/2021: NURSING HOME RESIDENT VISITATIONS
Effective today, the Peach Unit can resume caregiver visits. Full house COVID testing has been completed with no further positive staff or residents. Visitations can resume for caregivers and appointments can be made for Saturday’s and Monday’s. #wycoapproved #wcchs #wyomingcountyny #covid19 #visitation
UPDATE 08/18/2021: NURSING HOME RESIDENT VISITATIONS
Full house COVID testing has been completed with no further positive staff or residents. Visitations can resume for caregivers and appointments can be made for Saturday’s and Monday’s EXCEPT for residents of the Peach Unit. The Peach Unit will remain on quarantine for two weeks. An update will be posted when the Peach Unit can resume visits. #wycoapproved #wcchs #wyomingcountyny #covid19 #visitation
UPDATE 08/16/2021: NURSING HOME RESIDENT VISITATIONS
Visits are only stopped until full house testing can be completed and we can determine any areas of potential outbreak. Once this occurs, our designated care givers may return and all residents that are not quarantined for exposure or have a positive test, may have visits again. We anticipate visits resuming this week.
UPDATE 08/13/2021: NURSING HOME RESIDENT VISITATIONS
Please note that nursing home resident visits have been temporarily suspended, effective immediately until further notice. We apologize for this inconvenience. Follow us on Facebook for updates. #wycoapproved #wcchs #wyomingcountyny #visitation
FREE Household hazardous waste collection event for residents of Wyoming, Genesee, and Livingston counties, September 18, 2021 from 9am to 12:15pm in Rock Glen, NY. Appointments are REQUIRED. Click here survey123.arcgis.com/share/015b7c3bb72b4b4799067cbf56c97e94
A separate electronic collection event is scheduled for September 25, 2021 from 9am to 12:00pm, Rock Glen, NY. Appointments REQUIRED. Click here survey123.arcgis.com/share/206e0b4fc3884ab5a7194a538c5b8eb2
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NURSING HOME VISITATION UPDATE 06/30/2021
Letters were sent to families to designate (2) personal caregivers and 2 compassionate caregivers. DESIGNATED caregiver visits have begun and we are allowing in-room visits for those individuals only.
We continue to allow in-person visits by appointment on Mondays and Saturdays. Personal caregivers must provide vaccination card or a negative COVID-19 test within the past seven (7) days.
To schedule your visit, please call (585) 786-8940, Ext. 4719, weekdays. Staff are not assigned to answer calls and make appointments on the weekends, so please leave a message and a member of our team will return your call during the week.
Thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation. #wycoapproved #wcchs #wyomingcountyny
COVID-19 community vaccination TODAY from 9am to 4pm at the Wyoming County Health Department, 5362 Mungers Mill Road, Silver Springs, NY.NEW: There will be a walk-in COVID-19 community vaccination clinic on Friday, June 25, 2021 from 9:00am to 4:00pm at the Wyoming County Health Department at 5362 Mungers Mill Road, Silver Springs (approximately 2.5 miles south of the Village of Warsaw). Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be available.
The single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be available for anyone 18 years and older. The first dose of Pfizer vaccine will be available for anyone 12 years and older; a parent or guardian must accompany those under age 18 for consent to be vaccinated. A second dose will be scheduled on July 16, also at the Health Department.
Please bring identification and proof of insurance. If you are uninsured, there is no charge. Call the Health Department at 786-8890 with questions.
This will be the final Health Department walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic for the next several weeks. The Health Department expects to resume vaccinating later this Summer, before school begins. COVID-19 vaccines are available, visit the CDC VaccineFinder for a location near you.
NEW: With vaccination rates increasing, COVID-19 activity is declining statewide and many restrictions have been lifted in New York State (visit HERE for more information on current guidelines). Wyoming County will be issuing situational updates weekly. Call the Health Department with specific questions at 585-786-8890.
ConnectLife - Blood drive at WCCHS.
When? Wednesday, June 23rd
Time? 7am to 2pm
Where? ConnectLife Bus in front of the Main Entrance
Schedule an appointment today.
Plan to stop on your way to work.
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Our residents celebrated Italian Day 2021.
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WCCHS Attica! New location, new look, great care! Call (585) 591-2186 for an appointment! #wycoapproved #wcchs #wyomingcountyny #primarycare
Here's a great opportunity to get into healthcare!
Community Action for Wyoming County Genesee Valley BOCES
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HOSPITAL PATIENT VISITATION UPDATE 06/11/2021:
Effective June 14, 2021
As WCCHS continues to monitor the activity of the Covid-19 pandemic within our community and surrounding communities, we are pleased to announce that we will update our visitation for the inpatient areas. Monitoring will be ongoing, as the health and safety of our patients, visitors, and employees remains a priority.
We continue to understand the importance of patient interaction with their loved ones and the role visitation plays in a patients’ emotional wellbeing and therefore in their recovery. We encourage families to continue to consider communication through phone and video chat during other hours of the day. The Patient and Family Services department can help set up the video call. If an in-person visit is desired, the following precautions remain in place to protect our community, patients, families, staff, and visitors, against the potential risk for acquiring and/or the spread of infectious disease.
The visitor must:
• Wear a mask at all times, regardless of visitor or patient vaccination status for Covid-19 or influenza, also including while in the patient room. Visitors who fail to wear a mask will be asked to leave the facility.
• Be 12 years of age or older.
• Undergo temperature and symptom screening upon arrival. If a visitor does not pass the screening process or does not follow hospital protocols, they will not be allowed to visit. Behavioral Health visitors will be screened upon arrival at the Behavioral Health entrance on the backside of the facility, Door “M.”
• Perform hand hygiene (with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer or the use of soap and water).
• Practice social distancing and remain at the patient’s bedside throughout the visit unless directed by hospital staff for certain procedures or circumstances, except to use the restroom.
Visiting hours and circumstances may vary by unit and will be at the discretion of the healthcare providers. Holiday visiting hours will follow weekend hours.
• General inpatient units (Med/Surg 3rdFloor and ICU):
2 visitors between 12:00pm and 6:30pm, Monday-Friday.
Saturday and Sunday visitation will be from 12pm- 4pm.
Visitation times may be altered under special circumstances, such as for patients in imminent end-of-life situations and patients for whom a support person has been determined essential to the care of the patient.
• Behavioral Health:
2 visitors between 3:30-5pm and 6:30-8pm, Monday-Friday.
2 visitors between 2-5pm and 6:30-8pm, Saturday and Sunday.
• Emergency Department:
1 visitor, starting at patient arrival.
If your loved one is admitted to the hospital between 12:00pm and 6:30pm, Monday- Friday and 12pm-4pm on Saturday and Sunday, you may accompany them to their room. Otherwise, you must return during visiting hours.
Pediatric patients may have both parents as essential support persons.
• Labor and Delivery:
2 designated support persons and if applicable, a doula. The support person must have a temperature check every 12 hours.
• Same-Day Surgery and Procedures:
1 visitor may accompany the patient to the unit if wheelchair assistance or communication assistance is needed and then leave the building. The 1 visitor may then return to the unit during the discharge process.
• Outpatient Clinics and Services:
No visitors allowed at this time unless the patient needs wheelchair or communication assistance. Scheduling of patients must be done to limit time in waiting rooms due to space constraints and social distancing requirements.
If you have any questions about these changes, please contact (585) 786-2233. Thank you for observing these important measures to promote a safe and healing environment for all.
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WCCHS primary care clinic in Attica has moved to a new location - 35 Main Street, Attica
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UPDATE 05/27/2021: NURSING HOME VISITATIONS
Please note that the phone number to schedule a visit has changed
and is now (585) 786-8940, Ext. 4719, weekdays.
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Those over age 18 in need of a COVID-19 vaccine can visit the next walk-in single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 community vaccination clinic:
Monday, May 24, 2021 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church at 171 North Main Street in Warsaw. The clinic will be at the Schafer Center (next to the church on North Street). A FREE hotdog, bag of chips and drink will be provided by St. Michaels with each COVID vaccination!
Please bring identification and proof of insurance. If you are uninsured, there is no charge. Call the Wyoming County Health Department at 786-8890 with questions.
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Through it all staff heroically protected and cared for Residents around the clock every day as challenges such as social distancing rules prevented residents from in-person visits with loved ones. In honor of the collective strength and dedication of all the essential caregivers and residents at WCCHS this year’s National Skilled Nursing Care Week theme is, Together through the Seasons.
We celebrated “Through the Seasons” with the residents…..
Monday-Togetherness Thumbprint Trees and Ice cream novelties in the afternoon. Many Residents and Staff donned their nursing home t-shirts and enjoyed the wonderful day together.
Tuesday-“Up to Snow Good.” Hot Chocolate Bar and Reminisce in the morning and Christmas Sing-a-long in the afternoon! “I want a Hippopotamus for Christmas” song was requested, of course!
Wednesday-“Can’t Help FALL-in in Love” Campfire Stories and S’mores in the morning and fun with nerf guns at our afternoon “Target Practice” program.
Thursday-“SPRING is Buzzin.” Spring Minute to win it games in the morning and Spring planting in the afternoon.
Friday-“Flippin Over SUMMER” Beach Boys Exercise in the morning and Watermelon Games in the afternoon!
It was a Great Week!! Special THANK YOU to the Office for the Aging for the wonderful bookmarks they sent us! The Residents love them!
Thank you to all the families and friends who have supported us through the pandemic, we appreciate you!!
Wyoming County COVID-19 Update as of May 17, 2021.
NEW: New York State will adopt the new CDC guidelines effective this Wednesday, May 19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people allowing them to stop wearing masks outdoors, in crowds, and in most indoor settings. Additional re-opening guidance can be found on the NY Forward website: forward.ny.gov/
Still need a COVID vaccine?
There is a walk-in COVID Johnson & Johnson community vaccination clinic on Thursday May 20, 2021 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. The clinic will be at the First Congregational Church (Perry Center) at 7209 State Route 20A in Perry. This will be the single dose Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccination for anyone 18 years and older. Bring identification and proof of insurance to the clinic. If you are uninsured, there is no charge for the vaccine administration. Call the Health Department at 786-8890 with questions.
If you are a Wyoming County resident unable to get to a community vaccination location (because of illness, disability, age, or transportation difficulties), please call NY Connects Wyoming County at 786-8833. A nurse will then contact you and schedule a time to come to your residence to vaccination you and your caregiver / family members.
Free Community Johnson & Johnson Walk-in Vaccine Clinic
Thursday May 20, 2021
1:00pm - 3pm
First Congregational Church (Perry Center)
7209 State Route 20A, Perry, NY 14530
Guest speakers Joseph McTernan, WCCHS CEO; Rich Kosmerl, President of the WCCHS Board of Managers; and Becky Ryan, Chairwoman of the Wyoming County Board of Supervisors recently honored eighty-six (86) employees at the 2021 WCCHS employee service awards ceremony in the hospitals cafeteria. The invited guests of honor were those employees who achieved 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, or 45 years of service. We are truly fortunate to have so many dedicated long-term employees who contribute to WCCHS’s success on a daily basis. Congratulations to all 2021 service award recipients. #wycoapproved #wcchs #wyomingcountyny #employeeserviceawards
In recognition of National Nurses Week from the Wyoming County Board of Supervisors - Thank you!
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National Nurse’s Week, May 6th – 12th, is a special time to reflect on all the WCCHS nursing staff, the important role that they play, the sacrifices that they make, and how fortunate we are to have them.
Like every other year, the American Nurses Association designates a theme for the week. This year, we find two themes. First, “Year of the Nurse 2021-Caring, Skill, Integrity.” This theme is a continuation from 2020 as it relates to the pandemic and all the courage nurses had and continue to show while working on the frontlines. The second theme is “Nurses: Exceptional People, Essential Care.” This theme needs no further explanation.
WCCHS nurses, who are especially talented in what they do, including Obstetrics, Medical/Surgical, Intensive Care, Surgical, Emergency, Cardiac Rehab, Informatics, Clinics, Infection Prevention, Data Abstraction, Nursing Supervisors, Nurse Managers, Patient Family Services, Behavioral Health, Nurse Educator, Skilled Nursing Facility, and Workplace Health Services, contribute in countless ways to the health and well-being of our patients during some very challenging times.
So many words can describe a nurse: caring, amazing, compassionate, loving, kind, sensitive, reliable, devoted, tough, hardworking, selfless, dedicated. The list could go on and on.
While one week is not nearly enough, we want to take this week every year to share our gratitude and support by thanking all of our nurses for the work they do every day, in times of crisis, and always.
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Due to the weather, the Plant Sale has been moved inside for today. Please enter through the main entrance of the hospital. Thank you for your continued support.
As New York State lifts many COVID restrictions later this month (visit forward.ny.gov/ for more information), some locations may require proof of COVID vaccination or a negative test.
Learn more about the “Excelsior Pass” as secure, digital proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test results. The best way to protect yourself and others as NYS re-opens is to be vaccinated. Visit epass.ny.gov/home for more information on the Excelsior Pass.
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Still need a COVID vaccine? There are convenient options close to home:
Wyoming County Health Department walk-in COVID vaccination clinic from 5pm to 7pm on Monday, May 10th at the Health Department, 5362 Mungers Mill Road, Silver Springs. Just bring ID and your health insurance card. This will be 1st dose Moderna vaccine. Call (585) 786-8890 with questions.
Wyoming County Family Medicine-Arcade at (585) 492-5088 and Wyoming County Internal Medicine in Warsaw at (585) 786-2290 have Johnson & Johnson and Moderna Vaccines available, please call to schedule an appointment.
Visit the VaccineFinder website www.vaccines.gov/search/ to search for available COVID vaccine by location and vaccine type. Call the Health Department at (585) 786-8890 for assistance.
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Find COVID-19 vaccine locations near you
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Vaccines.gov helps you find clinics, pharmacies, and other locations that offer COVID-19 vaccines in the United States. In some states, information may be limited while more providers and pharmacies update locations in the coming weeks. COVID-19 vaccine availability is limited, and appointments are....May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental health is important for everyone. Know that if you are facing a mental health challenge, you are not alone.
We would like to recognize all the dedicated and caring employees at WCCHS who work in Mental Health. The staff lead with their hearts and truly care about those they are serving. Thank you for all you do!
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Still need a COVID vaccine? There are convenient options close to home.
Wyoming County Health Department walk-in COVID vaccination clinic from 5pm to 7pm on Monday, May 10th at the Health Department, 5362 Mungers Mill Road, Silver Springs. Just bring ID and your health insurance card. This will be 1st dose Moderna vaccine. Call (585) 786-8890 with questions.
Wyoming County Family Medicine-Arcade at (585) 492-5088 and Wyoming County Internal Medicine in Warsaw at (585) 786-2290 have Johnson & Johnson and Moderna Vaccines available, please call to schedule an appointment.
Visit the VaccineFinder website www.vaccines.gov/search/ to search for available COVID vaccine by location and vaccine type. Call the Health Department at (585) 786-8890 for assistance.
Once fully vaccinated, if you are exposed to someone with COVID, you will not be considered a close contact and will not be subject to mandatory quarantine. 36.8% of Wyoming County residents have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine. The best way to protect yourself and others as NYS restrictions are lifted is to be vaccinated.
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Find COVID-19 vaccine locations near you
www.vaccines.gov
Vaccines.gov helps you find clinics, pharmacies, and other locations that offer COVID-19 vaccines in the United States. In some states, information may be limited while more providers and pharmacies update locations in the coming weeks. COVID-19 vaccine availability is limited, and appointments are....