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Healthcare and Immunizations |
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Topics in this section are:
Allergies & AsthmaThe American Lung Association provides good information on childhood asthma. Clubhouse Asthma offers good resources for explaining asthma to kids. The American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology has extensive information, current topics and seasonal updates. The New York State Smokers' Quitsite offers excellent resources to help people who want to quit smoking. This site offers research-based information on effective quitting strategies, medications, and support programs, including a toll free Quitline at 1-888-609-6292. Birth DefectsThe National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health offers an overview of birth defects, causes, and preventative measures, and links to additional Internet information about specific birth defects. Spina Bifida is the most common permanently disabling birth defect in the United States. The Spina Bifida Association of America promotes the prevention of Spina Bifida and works to enhance the lives of all affected. Visit this site to learn about the services available including research updates, toll free information and referral, and advocacy efforts. Breastfeeding & NutritionLearn about the benefits to moms, children and the environment of breastfeeding as well as 10 facts about breastfeeding. Breastfeeding Library & COI Breast Pump Rental Stations Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc. maintains a breastfeeding library. Materials cover a wide range of subjects in both English and Spanish. There are even children's books explaining breastfeeding for brothers and sisters of newborns. Books are loaned free of charge. Breast pumps are available to the public as well as WIC moms. Pumps and accessories are available to rent or purchase. Instruction is provided on set-up and use of the pumps. Prices vary depending on the type of pump. Connections North Laughlin Community Action Center Jamestown, NY 14701 Breastfeeding Consultation Chautauqua Opportunities provides breastfeeding consultations to expecting moms. COI conducts hospital visits at Brooks Memorial Hospital and Westfield Memorial Hospital. WCA Hospital has its own breastfeeding consultant in-house. Breastfeeding consultations and classes are also offered in both the Jamestown and Dunkirk offices listed above on an appointment basis. The fee is based on the Mother's ability to pay (sliding scale). Breastfeeding Counseling for new mothers WCA Hospital Peer Counselor Program Moms that have breastfed and who have received Chautauqua Opportunities training are available to support and assist new mothers in the WIC program. In the last trimester of pregnancy, moms can sign up for a peer counselor by giving their name and telephone number to the COI Peer Counselor Coordinator. The assigned peer counselor will contact the mom, get acquainted and follow-up with breastfeeding support calls or meetings at COI offices after the baby is born.
Chautauqua Connections North Laughlin Community Action Center Additional Resources: The National Women's Health Information Center USDA Food and Nutrition Service National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition American Academy of Pediatrics Centers for Disease Control and Prevention International Lactation Consultant Association La Leche League International is a nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. National Breastfeeding Awareness Campaign Texas Department of Health - Breastfeeding promotion site - includes excellent information about worksite breastfeeding promotion. United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Wellstart International -- Produces excellent breastfeeding promotion materials geared toward low-income women. Dental Health
You can download a copy of our Monthly Tooth Brushing Chart in English and in Spanish to help your child learn good tooth brushing habits. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry site offers extensive information for parents including tips on dental care from infancy to the teen years. The American Dental Association offers helpful information for both parents and dental health professionals. First AidClick here for first aid tips to treat minor injuries. For treatment of illness or injury contact your pediatrician, or in emergencies call 9-1-1. Health InsuranceChautauqua County Health Network, Inc. Get Covered Helpline TOLL FREE 1-866-753-7315 300 Foote Avenue Child Health Plus Facilitated Enrollment Program/Blue Cross Blue Shield Help individuals and families complete Child Health Plus applications. Child Health Plus is a low-cost health insurance program for children newborn to 19-years-old who are not eligible for Medicaid. Provide transportation if needed or home visits. 485-7307 (Jamestown) - 121 East Third Street TOLL FREE 1-866-231-0847 Medical Assistance Administers Medicaid program and Family Health Plus. Must meet eligibility guidelines. Call for application. 363-3500 (Dunkirk) - Chautauqua County Social Services, 335 Central Avenue 661-8200 (Jamestown) - South County Office Building, 110 East Fourth Street Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm, Summer hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm Additional Resources:
Discovery Health offers a variety of health tools including a drug reference center, compendium of diseases and conditions, a physician locator, and health promotion information. The Trust for America's Health is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to saving lives by protecting the health of every community and working to make disease prevention a national priority. KidsHealth, sponsored by the Nemours Foundation Center for Children's Health, provides health information about children from birth through adolescence. The Mayo Clinic uses its website to help people find information and answer individual questions about health issues. New York Academy of Medicine Online Access to Health provides information on a variety of health topics in both English and Spanish. Families USA is a national nonprofit, non-partisan organization dedicated to the achievement of high quality, affordable health and long term care for all Americans. Families USA has worked at the national, state and community levels for over 15 years. Hospitals & Other Healthcare529 Central Avenue TLC Health Network/Lake Shore Health Care Center 845 Routes 5 & 20 189 E. Main Street 207 Foote Avenue Visiting Nursing Association of Western New York 560 West Third Street American Academy of Pediatrics and its member pediatricians dedicate their efforts and resources to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults. ImmunizationsView the 2007 Child & Adolescent Immunization Schedules from the Centers for Disease Control here. Chautauqua County Department of Health Immunization Clinics Walk-in clinics provide routine childhood, adolescent, and adult recommended immunizations: Dunkirk - Dunkirk Office, 319 Central Avenue (366-3660) Jamestown - South County Office Building, 110 East Fourth Street (661-8111) Mayville - Hall R. Clothier Building, 7 North Erie Street (753-4491) Clymer - Abbe Reform Church Sherman - First Baptist Church of Sherman Immunization and vaccination information is offered by the American Academy of Pediatrics. MedicationsEven common medications can be more dangerous for children than for adults. Learn what you need to know about medications before your child needs them. Mental HealthFamily Service of the Chautauqua Region 332 East 4th Street School based mental health counseling - family focused. Office-based mental health counseling - family focused. Mentoring. Hispanic Outreach. Support Groups - care givers, grandpaarents raising grandchildren. Divorce adjustments. Employee assistance. The Center for Mental Health Services at SAMHSA offers a variety of publications on children's mental health issues on this searchable site. American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry offers extensive material for parents on a wide range of psychiatric issues. National Mental Health Information Center includes a section on child and adolescent mental health featuring links to national programs and resources. If you would like to be added to our programs or service lists, or want to The information provided through this website and any links listed here is intended only as a complement to the advice and treatment of your health care professionals. Always consult your child's pediatrician. |
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United Way of Southern Chautauqua County 413 North Main Street Jamestown, New York 14701 |
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This website includes a listing of local programs that may be useful to you. If you can't find a program or service, please call United Way First Call For Help at 1-866-733-3748.
Learn more about free dental health services for Chautauqua County's kids provided by the 
New York State has a health insurance plan for kids, called Child Health Plus. This plan is available through dozens of providers throughout the state. Enrolling in Child Health Plus is easy go to