The 14701 zip code has the seventh highest number of lead poisoned children in New York State outside of New York City. That data is according to New York State Department of Health’s 2020 data and being shared by the Healthy at Home CHQ Coalition … [Read more...]
[WATCH/LISTEN] Community Conversation: Housing in Chautauqua County – July 14, 2022
JAMESTOWN, NY - On July 14, 2022 WRFA-LP continued its series of Community Conversations, this time focusing on the Housing in Chautauqua County. WATCH The discussion featured three panelists: Josiah Lamp (Chautauqua Opportunities, Director of … [Read more...]
Home Improvement Incentive Programs, Surveillance Cameras on City Council Agenda
Jamestown City Council will continue to review proposals to use $1 million of American Rescue Plan funds for housing improvement programs at its work session. The two resolutions were first discussed at Council's May 16 work session. The Senior … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Lead Contamination in Jamestown Housing
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing Thursday, July 18, 2019 Local health officials discuss Lead Poisoning and the effort to remove lead from homes within the community. Guests include Dr. Lillian Ney with the city's Health … [Read more...]
WCA Offers Free Blood Pressure Checks in May During National High Blood Pressure Education Month
JAMESTOWN - May is American Stroke Month and National High Blood Pressure Education Month and this year, the CHQ 250 under the Million Hearts® campaign will focus on increasing public awareness of stroke risks and warning signs and educating the … [Read more...]
AUDIO: Community Matters – Community Transformation Grant
JAMESTOWN - On the Oct. 3, 2013 episode of Community Matters, host Jason Sample talked with Breeanne Agett and Lisa Schmidtfrerick-Miller from the Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services Community Transformation Grant (CTG) program. … [Read more...]
