The Chautauqua Center
The Chautauqua Center offers a variety of affordable health and wellness services in Dunkirk and Jamestown, serving a diverse patient base with medical, dental, behavioral health, and more. Recognized for reducing health disparities and enhancing access, the center supports patients with financial assistance, free home delivery of prescriptions, and various support services.
Services
The Chautauqua Center offers a wide range of health and wellness services in both Dunkirk and Jamestown locations. These services include medical and dental care for all ages, behavioral health, family planning, and chiropractic services. Patients also have access to a pharmacy that provides financial assistance with medications and free home delivery of prescriptions. Additional free support services include care coordination, health insurance enrollment, and medical translation.
Patient Demographics
The Chautauqua Center serves a diverse patient population, with 970 patients aged 60+, and 32% of patients being children. Furthermore, 72% of patients are below the poverty line, and 16% of patients are Spanish speaking. This demographic information underscores the clinic's commitment to serving vulnerable and underserved communities.
Health and Wellness Programs
In addition to primary medical and dental care, The Chautauqua Center offers an array of specialized wellness programs. This includes podiatry services like diabetic foot care, fungal toenail debridement, and management of musculoskeletal problems. They also provide reproductive health services such as contraceptives, birth control, pregnancy testing, and STI testing and treatment. Behavioral health services include individual and group counseling, couples counseling, and substance use disorder treatment. Nutrition services cover medical nutrition therapy, diet education, and weight loss and fitness programs.
Awards and Recognitions
The Chautauqua Center has earned significant recognition for its contributions to healthcare. In 2020, it received the Economic Development Award from the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce. It has also been recognized by the Health Resources & Service Administration (HRSA) in three categories of achievement: Health Disparities Reducer, Access Enhancer, and Advancing Health Information Technology (HIT) for Quality. Additionally, it received the designation of a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) in 2017.
Community Partnerships
The Chautauqua Center actively engages in community partnerships to expand its service reach. One notable partnership is with Jamestown Community College, where a mobile health program brings healthcare services directly to students on campus. This initiative demonstrates the Center's commitment to accessible healthcare for all community members.