Group formed in 2012 for Kendall bicentennial, draws members from Orleans and Monroe counties

Photos by Natalie Baron: John Grillo, the Village of Albion recreation director (center), is joined by recreation committee member Bernie Baldwin and Lori Cyr, director of the Kendall Community Band. They welcomed people to Wednesday’s concert at Bullard Park in Albion. The band will be back in Albion on June 13 at the Strawberry Festival, performing from 5 to 7 p.m.

By Natalie Baron, Orleans Hub intern

KENDALL – The Kendall Community Band performed at Bullard Park’s amphitheater on Wednesday, the kick off of Albion’s summer concert series.

The band recruits members from both Orleans and Monroe counties.

Peggy Warren

Peggy Warren, a retired chemistry teacher from Kendall, is one of the band’s flute players.

“We just love it. We go play in nursing homes, we play at the carnivals, just to share our joy of music,” she said.

David Warren, Peggy’s husband, is a retired manufacturing engineer from Kendall who plays trumpet in the band.

“I played in high school. I loved it. It saved my life,” he said. “It kept me on the straight and narrow, so music’s very important to me. I started with the band about twelve, thirteen years ago and I’ve just stuck with it. It’s grown since then.”

David and Peggy’s daughter, Tricia, is another returning member of the band, performing on bass clarinet. She works as a nurse.

The band formed for the Kendall bicentennial in 2012. It has been around ever since.

Lori Cyr, the band’s director (left), is shown with Tricia Warren, a nurse who plays bass clarinet.

Lori Cyr is the band’s director. She is a retired music teacher from Potsdam. She explained that the band gains a couple of new members each year.

“I have been involved in community music my whole life,” Cyr stated. “Starting even when I was in high school, I was involved in the community band in the summertime.”

Cyr performs in three ensembles and directs two, including a community clarinet choir in Rochester that she directs and plays in.

The band’s members give a lot of their time and energy to the band, ensuring it is the best it can be.

“I give this group a lot of credit for what they’re willing to do and the amount of commitment they make to the group,” Cyr explained. “They show up every week for rehearsals. We rehearse every week from September through June with a couple of vacations. I put music in front of them that they don’t like at first because it’s too hard, and yet they work on it and it gets better. It’s a great group of people and I absolutely love doing this.”

David Warren plays a trumpet solo during Wednesday’s concert at the amphitheater at Bullard Park.

Mr. Warren stated that the band is always looking for new members, and the offer is open to anyone who plays an instrument. The band plays for donations only.

The Kendall Community Band will next be playing at the Strawberry Festival on June 13, with future dates at The Manor House in Batavia and The Villages of the Orleans Health and Rehabilitation Center in Albion.

Visit the Kendall Community Band’s Facebook page for further details about the group.

Lori Cyr introduces some of the music during Wednesday’s concert in Albion.

The Kendall Community Band welcomes more members for their performances at community events and at care facilities.

Press Release, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today reintroduced the Freedom to Frack Act to withhold certain federal grants from states that issue statewide hydraulic fracturing bans.

Much of Central New York, Western New York, and the Southern Tier lie above the Marcellus Shale and the deeper Utica Shale formations. These tremendous resources alone could support the state’s energy needs for decades and create hundreds of thousands of jobs for New Yorkers.

Unfortunately, despite this, in 2014, New York implemented a statewide ban on hydraulic fracturing (fracking). The ban was then officially established in 2015 by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and codified in 2020 by the New York State Legislature.

New York’s statewide fracking ban directly opposes environmental science and basic economics. American natural gas is the cleanest in the world, and its exportation has been the single greatest force behind the reduction in global CO2 emissions.

The ban has also been a disaster for New York’s economy, as despite its abundant natural resources, New Yorkers pay some of the highest prices in the country for energy. While Pennsylvania has become the second largest natural gas producer in the United States, New York continues to fall behind. Albany Democrats must reverse course on their disastrous fracking ban so New Yorkers can rightfully take advantage of the liquid gold lying beneath their feet.

“President Trump has taken bold action to unleash American energy production through multiple Executive Orders, and it’s time for states like New York to follow suit. I introduced the Freedom to Frack Act to push back against Albany’s anti-science, politically motivated ban on hydraulic fracturing,” Tenney said. “States that refuse to comply with these federal energy directives should face the consequences, including the loss of federal funding. Albany’s baseless, anti-American energy policies have blocked access to valuable local resources for too long. By lifting these restrictions, we can stimulate economic growth, create thousands of good-paying jobs, and fully unlock the potential of American energy.”

Pictured from left include Gianna Rowles of Newfane, Madilynn Warren of Wilson, Emiliana Batista of Medina and Derek Hendler of North Tonawanda.

Press Release, Orleans/Niagara BOCES

MEDINA – The Orleans/Niagara BOCES Board of Education and District Superintendent/Chief Executive Officer Dr. Taweepon Farrar are proud to welcome four high school students to join its official policy-making body.

Two of the students, Derek Hendler (North Tonawanda) and Gianna Rowles (Newfane) will act as primary non-voting ex-officio trustees of the Board of Education, while Madilynn Warren (Wilson) and Emiliana Batista (Medina) have been named alternatives.

“Our BOCES is required to have two ex-officio student members because we have 13 component districts in our region,” explains Dr. Taweepon Farrar. “We are thrilled to welcome the students to the Board table. Student voices matters, and this opportunity provides an important bridge between our leadership and the learners we serve.  We look forward to the students’ contributions throughout the coming year and thank them for stepping into this leadership role.”

Hendler is a student in the HVAC program at the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center.  He says he has a passion of working with his hands and learning and enjoys his role as a SkillsUSA officer and the President of the local chapter.  “These experiences have helped me to grow as a leader and taught me the importance of teamwork, responsibility and community service.”

Rowles is in the Cosmetology program at the Orleans Career and Technical Education Center and is the Vice President of the SkillsUSA Area 1 chapter.  She has an innate desire to become a leader in the field of cosmetology, where she plans to innovate and push the boundaries of this trade.  She would love to own a successful business someday or possibly teach.

Warren is enrolled in the Early Childhood Education program at the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center and has a goal to be a teacher. Madi enjoys interacting with people and would love to work at a daycare while working towards a Bachelor’s Degree.

Batista is in the Allied Health program at Medina Memorial Hospital and plans on pursuing a degree in General Health Studies with the goal of specializing in radiological technology.  She is the Secretary of the SkillsUSA chapter and recently competed as a member of the Health Knowledge Bowl.

The historic moment for Orleans/Niagara BOCES’ is thanks to a new state law that mandates all school districts, as well as Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), appoint at least one ex-officio, non-voting student member to their boards of education beginning July 1st.

This legislation aims to empower students and to provide them with a platform to engage in educational policy discussions and to foster civic engagement among youth.

The law was sponsored by State Senator Shelley B. Mayer and Assembly Member Carrie Woerner and was signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul in September 2024.  The students serving on the Orleans/Niagara BOCES Board of Education have attended high school within their home district for at least one year prior to their term and are currently participating in one of the BOCES’ programs.

The students’ role will be to advocate for all students enrolled in a BOCES program, gain leadership experience, and collaborate with the Board by sharing their perspectives and experiences as the Orleans/Niagara BOCES continues to chart its course for the future of the students and community it serves.

Photo by Tom Rivers: A sign directs people to the Iroquois Job Corps Center in Shelby on Tibbits Road. The center is one of 99 that was ordered to go on “pause” last week by the federal Department of Labor, with students to be sent home by this Friday.

A federal judge has temporarily halted the closure of 99 Job Corps Centers, including the Iroquois Job Corps in Shelby.

The Trump administration last Thursday announced the 99 centers would have to go on pause, with students to be sent home by June 6 and the contractors running the sites to be done by June 30.

The National Job Corps Association filed an injunction on Tuesday in federal court in Manhattan, saying the federal Department of Labor can’t dismantle Job Corps, a program established and funded by Congress. A court hearing is scheduled for June 17 to determine whether a preliminary injunction will be issued, Reuters reported.

“Shuttering Job Corps will have disastrous, irreparable consequences, including displacing tens of thousands of vulnerable young people [and] destroying companies that have long operated Job Corps centers in reliance on the Government’s support for the program,” the plaintiffs stated in the lawsuit as reported by Reuters.

The lawsuit also states that the DOL can only close individual Job Corps centers  individual after seeking public comment and notifying local members of Congress.

DOL Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer a week ago announced 99 Job Corps would be paused with programs suspended by the end of June. She said the centers haven’t been fulfilling their mission.

The DOL said the graduation rate nationwide at the centers is at 38.6 percent, with the average cost per student a year at $80,284. The average cost per graduate is $155,600, according to the DOL.

On average, participants earn $16,695 annually on average when they leave the program, the DOL said.

But the National Job Corps countered that the DOL skewed the data, using information from 2023 when centers were still impacted by Covid restrictions.

Job Corps is currently operating at about half of its capacity because the DOL hasn’t allowed centers to do their own background checks on students. Since the DOL took over that duty in March, students haven’t been admitted.

The Job Corps graduation is historically closer to 60 percent, not the 38.6 percent from July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024, the association said. Job Corps said that prior to Covid restrictions in 2020, the average cost per Job Corps graduate was $57,312.

Allowing more students would drive down the per-student costs, Job Corps noted on its website in response to the DOL statements.

Job Corps is the nation’s largest residential career training and education program, serving people ages 16 to 24. The centers have a capacity for about 50,000 students but currently have about 25,000.

Job Corps students placed in positions earned an average wage of $17.13 in 2023, more than twice the minimum wage of $7.25. Graduates earned annualized wages of more than $31,000, Job Corps said.

The DOL also cited incidents of violence at the centers, noting there 14,913 serious incident reports filed in 2023 at centers across the country.

“Per DOL’s reporting requirements, these ‘serious’ incidents include power outages and inclement weather, athletic injuries that require treatment, and adult students leaving campus without prior approval,” Job Corps said.

Press Release, GLOW OUT!

Charlene Cameron’s painting, Together We Bloom, is the official artwork for Pride 2025.

BATAVIA – Saturday, June 14 will see the seventh annual Parade and Festival for LGBTQ+ Pride in Batavia, once again hosted by GLOW OUT!

The local celebration of LGBTQ+ love and resilience has grown each year since 2019, with support of communities and allies. June is recognized as National LGBTQ+ Pride Month in remembrance of the Stonewall riots in New York City in June of 1969, which catalyzed the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement.

“Pride is important every year, but especially now,” said Lauren Berger, the newly appointed GLOW OUT! director. “It’s our history, it’s a celebration of survival and how much we have gained – and a moment to recognize who we are still fighting for.”

GLOW OUT! provides training, support, and events to raise awareness, build community and celebrate those in Genesee, Livingston, Orleans and Wyoming counties who are LGBTQ+ – lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning. Many allies – straight and/or cisgender people who support and advocate for their loved ones in the LGBTQ+ community – also attend Pride each year.

An opening ceremony on Sunday June 1 at the First Batavia Presbyterian Church saw remarks by youth leaders and honors bestowed on the 2025 Parade Grand Marshal and Youth Marshal, two individuals who will lead the parade.

Awards were presented to HERO Individual recipient Sheri Kreher, and inaugural HERO Business recipient, Judy Hysek of Eden Cafe in Batavia. The HERO Awards recognize one individual and one business respectively, who have contributed significantly to the mission of GLOW OUT! and have demonstrated consistent solidarity with and commitment to inclusion of LGBTQ+ people in our local communities.

“We know that having fun events like Pride are empowering, especially for youth,” said GLOW OUT! President John Couri. “It’s important for people to connect and celebrate one another – especially for a young person, who might go to a small school and feel isolated.”

Those who are 21 and over are welcome at a Happy Hour hosted at GO Art! The evening preceding the festival, Friday, June 13, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Batavia’s Juneteenth celebrations are also on the 14, and the host agencies are collaboratively working for a strong showing at both.

The Batavia Pride Parade and Festival on Saturday, June 14, will begin with a Story Hour for families in Jackson Square at 3 p.m. The Parade will line up at Batavia First Presbyterian Church, stepping off at 5 p.m. The route will cross Main Street, turn left onto Washington Avenue and left again onto Bank Street, finishing back at Jackson Square where the Pride Festival (including vendors, food, and drag shows) will continue until 10 p.m. Those 21 and over are welcome at the after-party at TF Brown’s until 12 a.m.

“The Pride festival isn’t our only event this month,” added Berger. “We have our regular Golden GLOWs and Youth Drop-in meet ups, as well as a Karaoke event on Saturday the 21st at Go Art! From 6 – 8 p.m.”

GLOW OUT! Has added a website with events for June and ways to be involved in Batavia Pride. Find more information at linktr.ee/BataviaPride.

GLOW OUT! connects the rural LGBTQ+ population in Genesee, Livingston, Orleans & Wyoming counties, through advocacy and education, creating a beacon for those in need of a safe and supportive community in times when we need it most. For more information, visit GLOWOUT.org.

Photo by Tom Rivers

ALBION – With temperatures in the 80s today, many parents brought children to Bullard Park today and the splash pad proved popular.

This photo shows kids getting drenched at the splash pad at about 6:45 p.m. This was also opening day for Albion’s summer concert series at Bullard, with the concerts at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.

It won’t be so hot in the next several days with highs at 73 on Thursday, 71 on Friday, 72 on Saturday and 74 on Sunday.

Photos courtesy of GCC: Top row from left include Barry Chow, Heather Jones and Kelly Starchok. Bottom row: Paul Brew and Amy Westfall.

Press Release, Genesee Community College

BATAVIA – Five exceptional members of the Genesee Community College team have been recognized by the State University of New York for outstanding contributions to their profession, the campus and the community.

The SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence is given in recognition of consistently superior professional achievement and encourages the ongoing pursuit of excellence.

“The SUNY Chancellor’s Awards represent the highest recognition of excellence across the SUNY System,” said Dr. Craig Lamb, president of GCC. “I am incredibly proud of our faculty and staff whose passion, innovation and dedication have earned this distinguished honor. Their work exemplifies the very best of Genesee Community College and our commitment to student success.”

The following faculty and staff members earned a SUNY Chancellor Award for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Paul Brew won the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching. This award recognizes consistently superior teaching at the graduate, undergraduate or professional level in keeping with the State University’s commitment to providing its students with instruction of the highest quality.

Mr. Brew has been a member of Genesee’s history faculty since 2008 and has taught a variety of courses including American History, World History, and American Government to name a few. History can be a challenging subject to engage students and they may often not recognize its value.

Mr. Brew uses a variety of strategies and approaches to spark curiosity and guide students to make connections between historical information and the present. He also effectively engages students in historical inquiry through active learning strategies, debates and collaborative projects.

Amy Westfall won the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in the Classified Service. These are system-level awards established by the university to give system-wide recognition for superior performance and extraordinary achievement by employees in the Classified Service. These awards demonstrate the university’s commitment to individuals who provide superior service to its students and the community at large.

During her career in the library, Westfall has demonstrated an exceptional ability to anticipate and meet the needs of faculty, ensure continuous and efficient library operations, and foster a welcoming and supportive environment for all members of the campus community.

Her contributions extend beyond her daily responsibilities, as she consistently advocates for students, identifies opportunities to enhance services, and offers guidance and support with the utmost compassion and discretion. Her role in facilitating a seamless transition during the relocation of the Learning Center and her personal commitment to student safety and well-being, are testaments to her profound impact.

Barry Chow won the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Faculty Service. This award recognizes the consistently superior service contributions of teaching faculty. This service must be sustained over multiple years and may occur in a variety of venues.

During his 26-year career at Genesee, Chow has been instrumental in fostering innovation, curriculum development and faculty leadership. His service to the college includes impactful presentations, committee leadership, and mentorship, shaping both academic policies and student engagement.

He has advised multiple student organizations, including the TV Club and Phi Theta Kappa, providing hands-on learning experiences that bridge theory with real-world application. Beyond the college, Barry has made contributions to the media and education fields, serving in leadership roles within the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) and the Television Academy. His professional expertise has influenced both institutional advancements and industry standards.

Kelly Starchok won the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service. This award recognizes consistently superior professional achievement within and beyond the position.

Her passion for fostering student engagement led her to her current role as Director of Student Engagement & Inclusion, where she has redefined student involvement post-pandemic, creating an inclusive and dynamic campus environment. She has launched impactful initiatives and spearheaded the establishment of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) chapter at GCC.

Starchok’s management of over 30 student clubs, supervision of major campus events and hands-on approach (e.g., stepping into the College mascot costume when needed) demonstrates her tireless dedication. Beyond her position, her creativity and problem-solving are evident in her successful implementation of GCC’s Bus Services, ensuring accessible transportation for students. She actively participates in key campus committees and represents GCC in external leadership initiatives, including Leadership Genesee and national student engagement conferences.

Heather Jones won the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. This award recognizes consistently superior teaching at the graduate, undergraduate or professional level in keeping with the State University’s commitment to providing its students with instruction of the highest quality.

Jones has been a GCC faculty member since 2008 teaching a range of courses including Drawing, Painting, 2D Design, Art History and Portfolio Development. Her teaching philosophy, rooted in learner-centered strategies and Howard Gardner’s multiple intelligences theory, creates an engaging learning environment for students.

She utilizes a “5C’s” rubric to empower students to create and critique artwork using a guided approach to assessment that fosters a deeper understanding of the creative process. Beyond the classroom, Jones has demonstrated leadership through her work in art exhibits, illustration publishing, study abroad programs, collaborations with international institutions and innovative uses of technology. Her work as a Fulbright-Garcia Robles Scholar demonstrates her commitment to enhancing cross-cultural understanding through art.

Photo provided by Assemblyman Hawley’s Office: This photo was displayed at the podium of a news conference today.

Press Release, Assemblyman Steve Hawley

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) stood in support with his colleagues today at the state Capitol to denounce a new proposal from the Majority that would place a ceiling on the number of cows allowed on New York dairy farms (A.6928).

This initiative would prevent the Department of Environmental Conservation from giving any permits for new or expanding dairy operations that exceed 700 cows. While the Majority claims this policy will help improve environmental conditions, Hawley believes this bill will put an unnecessary burden on local farms and hurt our state’s agriculture industry.

Over the last 25 years, New York has seen a dramatic decline in the number of dairy farms across the state. From 1997 to 2022, the number of dairy operations decreased from 9,300 to roughly 3,000. This decline has picked up substantially in recent years as the dairy industry has struggled to turn a profit and keep up with operating costs. Hawley is adamant that this proposal will only accelerate this trend a push more dairy farmers out of business.

“While small-scale dairy farms are struggling to make ends meet, members of the Majority who have never stepped foot on a farming operation are trying to regulate them out of business,” said Hawley. “As a former farmer myself, the assertion that our local farms are destroying our environment is completely ridiculous.

“Working families across our state rely on our dairy farms for their basic necessities, and this proposal will only bring up costs and reduce availability. We cannot allow this out-of-touch proposal to hurt our rural communities, and I will continue to stand with my colleagues in the state Assembly to ensure this initiative is shut down once and for all.”

Photos courtesy of Law Enforcement Torch Run – Special Olympics New York

ALBION – Vern Fonda, an environmental conservation officer with the state Department of Environmental Conservation, carries the torch on Friday with other law enforcement officers during a torch run to benefit the Special Olympics.

He is leading a group down Route 31. This was the third annual torch run in Albion. The event is coordinated by the Albion Police Department and the Special Olympics. Some Albion students joined officers on the run.

Albion Police Chief David Mogle holds a torch during the start of the run that began in the parking lot at Dubby’s Tailgate on Platt Street.

Lt. Brandon Annable of the Albion Police Department took a turn holding the torch. He and the group are shown on the main driveway leading into Albion High School.

The group of law enforcement officers pose for a group before the start of the run.

Retired Rochester PD Sgt. Brett Sobieraski carried the torch for part of the run. Sobieraski, a  Carlton resident, has conquered many endurance challenges to raise money for Special Olympics and officers killed in the line of duty.

Photos by Tom Rivers: Kendall Town Supervisor Tony Cammarata stands at Lake View Park which was established through the REDI program – Lake Ontario Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative. This area used to be a turnaround along Lake Ontario. Big chunks of the land were washed out and eroded during high lake levels in 2017 and 2019. The town’s new sewer project with Hamlin will start near this park.

KENDALL – The towns of Kendall and Hamlin on Thursday will celebrate the start of construction on one of the bigger municipal projects in recent memory – a $17 million sewer project that will stretch about 15 miles in the two towns.

Two contractors are lined up and ready to start work on the project which serves about 270 residences in Kendall and about 30 in Hamlin.

Blue Heron Construction Co. LLC will be paid $8,326,480 to install low-pressure sewer collection system from Thompson Drive to Troutburg Cottages. The company will install will install grinder pumps, lateral connections and abandon septic tanks at each residence.

Rochester Pipeline Inc. is the low bidder at $5,380,730 to construct three sewer pump stations, and install sewer force main and gravity sewer from Troutburg Cottages to the sewer connection point in Hamlin. The three sewer pump stations will be near Lomond Shores/West Kendall Road, Troutburg Cottages and Hamlin Beach State Park entrance off Moscow Road.

Kendall Town Supervisor Tony Cammarata said the “blue ribbon project” includes many different entities, including the two towns, counties of Orleans and Monroe, Monroe County Pure Water, the state parks system, and many other entities.

A section of Thompson Drive at the western end of Kendall was eaten up by Lake Ontario in the spring 2017. This photo was taken on May 7, 2017.

The cost was significantly higher than the initial $9 million earmarked for the project in 2019. The state offered to pay 95 percent of the cost through the REDI Commission, which was established with $300 million for projects along the south shore of Lake Ontario.

Kendall and Hamlin were able to get about $4 million more from the state towards the project, and access other grants to bring the project to an affordable costs for residents.

“This is a win for everybody,” he said.

Kendall and Hamlin officials will join dignitaries on Thursday for an 11 a.m. ground-breaking at the Lake View Park on Thompson Drive for the sewer project. Kendall used REDI funds to create a small town park at Thompson Drive. This area saw chunks of land eroded from the high lake waters in 2017 and 2019.

Many of the septic systems along the 15-mile project have septic systems vulnerable to high waters that could erode land for septic. The project will disconnect homes from the septic systems and connect them to a wastewater system.

Besides the 15 miles of force main via horizontal directional drilling, the project includes 3,431 feet of gravity sewer via open trenching, and approximately 5 miles of sewer laterals to private residences via open trenching.

This map from LaBella Associates shows the project area in Kendall and Hamlin.

Parade participants welcome for noon processional down 98

Photo by Tom Rivers: Kids look to scoop up candy tossed from vehicles in last year’s Carlton parade down Route 98 on June 1. This year’s parade will be Saturday starting at noon.

CARLTON – The Town of Carlton will have its third annual Home Town Day on Saturday wth a parade, food vendors, children’s activities and two bands.

Parade participants are welcome to be ready by 11:30 a.m. for the noon start of the parade. Participants should meet at the corner of Route 98 and Park Avenue.

Brenda Mufford s the parade coordinator. She would like to see fire departments, EMS and  law enforcement, as well as veterans.

She also welcomes marching bands and drum corps; youth organizations – sports, scouts and 4-H clubs; churches; elected officials; local businesses; civic, neighborhood and family groups; and classic cars, trucks, motorcycles, tractors and golf carts. People can even walk the route with their dog.

Mufford said participants don’t need to RSVP, and can just show up. For more information contact Mufford by email at happygirl14411@yahoo.com or by phone, (585) 746-9688.

Carlton started the festival in 2023 to celebrate the town’s bicentennial. Town officials and volunteers want to make it an annual event on the first Saturday in June.

After the parade there will be kid activities at the Carlton Rec Hall until 4 p.m. The band Coupe De Ville will play at 1 p.m. followed by The Creek at 4 p.m.

There will be several food options from vendors.

Photo courtesy of Scott Robinson: Patients will check in at this window for the new primary care services announced this week at Medina Memorial Hospital.

MEDINA – Continued growth and addition of services continues at Orleans Community Health with announcement of the official launch of primary care services at the Medina Healthcare Center, effective as of June 2.

With a focus on comprehensive, patient-centered care, the new practice will offer services ranging from pediatrics to adult medicine – all in one convenient location, according to Scott Robinson, director of marketing for Orleans Community Health.

“We are pleased to introduce two experienced providers, who will lead this new chapter in community healthcare,” Robinson said.

They are Leah Brenner, CPNP, a certified pediatric nurse practitioner with more than 20 years if experience, who brings a well-rounded background in pediatric emergency medicine and general pediatric care, offering a compassionate and thorough approach to children’s health; and Pamela Eaton, A-NP, a board-certified nurse practitioner with more than two decades of experience in geriatric and adult internal medicine. She is well known locally and someone who care deeply about the overall health of the community.

“We’re thrilled to expand access to high-quality care services right here at Medina Memorial Hospital,” Robinson said. “This is a major step forward in continuing our commitment to the health and wellness of our community. Orleans County is in dire need of more primary care providers, and we’re excited to share that we’ll be adding more members to our team in the coming weeks.”

The Medina Healthcare Center is located on the first floor of Medina Memorial Hospital. In addition to primary care services, the area includes a surgery clinic (previously on the ground floor), ear, nose and throat clinic, wound care and podiatry. More specialty services are being recruited for this area, as well as a fundraising campaign to expand and enhance the center.

Appointments are now being scheduled at (585) 798-2550.