Community Health

Brooks is proud of our robust community outreach program that provides educational and preventive healthcare information and services to the community, a worthwhile contribution of over $80,000 in 2018.

Brooks' Community Health Program is consistent with the
Chautauqua County 2019-2021 Community Health Assessment and Improvement Plan and Community Service Plan ​which identifies health priorities for the County.  

Brooks laboratory staff volunteers at the annual Rotary Blood Screening event at Fredonia H.S.

For a list of upcoming events and classes, or to register online click here.

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Community Outreach
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American Heart Association
​Training Classes

American Heart Association training classes are available for healthcare professionals in our community.  Classes are offered at both the Brooks and TLC campuses including:
 
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) New Provider  
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Recertification
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) New Provider
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Recertification
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Balance Clinic

Offered several times a year on T & TH from 12pm - 1pm for five consecutive weeks at 
First United Methodist Church of Fredonia
25 Church St., Fredonia NY

Cost is only $13 per individual session ($130 for full program)
Contact Tammy Kiszak, 363-3092

Cancer Screening

 Sponsored in conjunction with
Chautauqua County Cancer Services Program (CSP).  
Offered to community members with no insurance or
high insurance deductibles   
Contact Sharon Muntz, Imaging, 363-3936.

Health Fairs / Community Events

As one of the major employers and long-standing institutions in our community, Brooks is a proud sponsor and participant in many local health fairs and community events.
Contact Sheila Walier, Comm. Relations at 363-3313
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Expectant Parent Classes

Childbirth classes are offered ​three times each year on specified weekday evenings.  
There is no charge for the class.
 Contact OB Clinical Coordinator, 363-3080 

Safe SHARPS Disposal Program

Brooks provides a FREE sharps disposal bin for household medical needles, syringes and lancets. 
Contact Joe D'Amore, Director of Environmental Services, 363-7246 
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Smoking Cessation Program

Offered at various times a year through Employee Health for  
anyone of legal age who wants to quit smoking.  
Course runs for 4 consecutive weeks.
Contact Theresa Schrantz, Employee Health, 363-7293

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