County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency

County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency

201 West Third Street, Suite 115
Jamestown, NY 14701
P: +1 716-661-8900

Health Insurance

Major insurers include BlueCross/BlueShield of Western New York, Independent Health, Univera Health Care, and Fidelis Care New York. If you’re self-employed or have your own business, these insurers will have programs for you, too. In addition, income-eligible New York State residents may qualify for health care programs offered through the state and administered by the major insurers. These programs include HealthyNY, Child Health Plus, and Family Health Plus.

Key Initiatives

CHQ 250 Initiative:
The Chautauqua Health Action Team (CHAT) established a goal of preventing 250 heart attacks, strokes, and related deaths in Chautauqua County in the coming year. CHQ 250 is an initiative encouraging you to take action to be one of at least 250 strokes, heart attacks, or related deaths prevented in 2017.

The Chautauqua County Health Network (CCHN), an organization composed of the four hospital organizations in Chautauqua County, their governing boards and medical staff is dedicated to strengthening the local health and wellness delivery system.
CCHN advances the interests of hospitals and patients by strengthening the economic viability of hospitals and other health care providers, promoting access to quality health care related services, facilitating partnerships to address community needs, planning for the efficient delivery of care, and developing appropriate health resources.
Click here to learn more about the CCHN.

Did You Know?

  • Currently, 3,609 medical doctors, 20,583 nurses and 16, 704 other medical personnel live and work in Western New York.

Overview

Chautauqua County is serviced by four area hospitals located in Jamestown, Westfield, Dunkirk/Fredonia, and Silver Creek. The county’s central location also lends convenience to additional healthcare resources as four major medical centers — UPMC, Cleveland Clinic, Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, and the University of Rochester — are within a two to three-hour drive. Major insurers include BlueCross/BlueShield of Western New York, Independent Health, Univera Health Care, and Fidelis Care New York.

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Data Name Value
Premature Age Adjusted Motality 388
Poor Physical Health Days per Month 4.3
Poor Mental Health Days per Month 4.1
Fair/Poor Health 18.09%
Smokers 23.69%
Obesity 33.10%
Excessive Drinking 19.59%
Diabetes 11.70%
Inactivity 26.80%
Population to Primary Care Physician 1,774:1
Data Name Value
Population < Age 65 Insured 94.50%
Population < Age 65 Uninsured 5.50%

Hospitals

Hospital Name Type Owner ER
Brooks-Tlc Hospital System, Inc Acute Care Hospitals Voluntary non-profit - Private Yes
Upmc Chautauqua At Wca Acute Care Hospitals Voluntary non-profit - Private Yes
Westfield Memorial Hospital, Inc Acute Care Hospitals Voluntary non-profit - Private Yes

Drinking Water Violations

  Value
Drinking Water Violations No
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