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.

Community Outreach

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

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
Cancer Services Program of Steuben, Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua Counties at 1-877-778-6857.
Offered to community members with no insurance or
high insurance deductibles
Contact Sharon Muntz, Imaging, 363-3936.

Diabetes Self-Management Education

Beginning September 22, 2020. Offered on Tuesday evenings from 7 - 8 p.m at Gowanda Medical Center, 34 Commercial Street, Gowanda, NY 14070. To register, call
Tracy or Carrie at (716) 532-8100, ext. 7 or 8.

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

Farmer's Market Fridays

Brooks-TLC is doing our part to bring fresh fruits and vegetables to our community with Farmer's Market in our parking lot at 529 Central Avenue, Dunkirk,
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Fridays in June - October (depending on harvest)
Contact Community Relations, 363-3313

Health Fairs / Community Events

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

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

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