DUNKIRK, NY -- On Monday, April 16, Brooks Memorial Hospital, an affiliate of Lake Erie Regional Health System of New York, launched a “Quit & Win” program to encourage tobacco users who work at the hospital to make a quit attempt. “Quitting tobacco is very hard,” states Theresa Schrantz, LPN, Brooks Memorial ... Read More

Representing the six teams in the Circle X League are (seated) Sue Hughes from Sheridan Machines, Kate Bixby from Sullivan’s, (standing, L-R) League President Michele Bouquin from All Mixed Up, Dawn Peebles from Olsen Paving, Sandy Draves from Split Happens, and Marge Bates from Girls Nite Out. (Submitted ... Read More

DUNKIRK, NY -- Brooks Memorial Hospital’s First Baby of the New Year for 2012 took an extra day to arrive, but is well worth the wait! Baby Nolyn Platt was born at 11:52 a.m. on January 2; weighing in at 6 lbs. 9 oz. Little Nolyn is the first child for Sabrina Platt from Jamestown. The First Brooks Baby and his family received a large assortment ... Read More

DUNKIRK, NY -- Tammy Kiszak, a Physical Therapist at Brooks Memorial Hospital will be presenting January’s Healthquest program entitled, “Keeping your feet on the ground: Ways to improve your balance.” This presentation will include an overview of risk factors to falls, a demonstration on balance assessment, and will include possible ... Read More

DUNKIRK, NY — The Lake Erie Regional Health System of NY (LERHSNY) honored longtime surgeon Dr. Raja Gopalan at a retirement reception held at Shorewood Country Club on October 13. Over 115 colleagues, friends, and family members gathered to celebrate Dr. Gopalan’s 40 years of outstanding service to the community. Attendees viewed a touching ... Read More

DUNKIRK, NY — Janell Sluga (Geriatric Care Manager, Certified) and Michael Pease (Get Covered Helpline Specialist) will present information at this month’s HealthQuest program regarding health care coverage options. The program, titled Health Insurance 101 will provide information on options that are available for ... Read More

DUNKIRK, NY — Brooks Memorial Hospital recently updated the Outpatient Services area to offer 2 blood collection stations. The renovation will also provide increased privacy, improved patient flow and faster service. Beginning June 1 access to the hospital’s 4th floor Lab will be limited to hospital employees only. ... Read More

DUNKIRK, NY — The Auxiliary of Brooks Memorial Hospital will meet on Wednesday, June 15 at noon at the Shorewood Country Club for the final monthly Lunch and Learn event for this year. The guest speaker will be Mr. Jonathan Lawrence, President of the Lake Erie Regional Health System of New York. Mr. Lawrence will ... Read More

DUNKIRK, NY — Beginning May 21, the Brooks Memorial Hospital Outpatient Services Department will be undergoing a renovation. Outpatient Services will be temporarily relocated to the hospital’s Main Lobby. This renovation is anticipated to be completed by May 27th. Once renovated, the Brooks Outpatient Services area will offer increased blood ... Read More

DUNKIRK, NY — Kerry Mihalko, RD, CDE, of the Chautauqua County Health Network-P2 Collaborative of WNY is giving a free presentation on “Patient Empowerment” on Wednesday, April 13 at the Dunkirk Elks Club. The program is designed to demonstrate how to partner with health care providers to ensure quality, personalized care, and is part of ... Read More