ALBION – The Orleans County Department of Tourism today announced that the county will be making solar eclipse glasses available to the public at no charge, beginning this Friday.
The county has 25,000 solar eclipse glasses to distribute. The solar eclipse will pass over Orleans County on April 8.
Orleans County Tourism expects an influx of visitors on April 8.
“I know many residents are looking forward to the total solar eclipse and we want to make sure our residents can view this extraordinary event safely,” said Dawn Borchert, director of Orleans County Tourism. “We have locations for distribution spread across the county, so I encourage those interested in getting glasses to do so while supplies last.”
Borchert said the distribution of the glasses will be done through the county’s four libraries located in Medina, Albion, Lyndonville and Holley along with the Kendall Town Hall during normal business hours.
These are Orleans County-branded eclipse glasses that are ISO certified and are safe for direct solar viewing of the eclipse.
Families can visit these locations and pick up glasses for the number of family members they have in their households.
The partial eclipse will happen on Monday, April 8th, and will start at 2:06 p.m. in our area and will last until 4:34 p.m. The total eclipse prime viewing time will be from 3:19 to 3:23 p.m.
“Dawn Borchert and her team have been promoting this for the last year and have information available for both residents and visitors on the different events that will be taking place throughout the weekend leading up to the eclipse,” said Lynne Johnson, Chairman of the Orleans County Legislature. “The Legislature is very appreciative of our tourism department’s efforts, including organizing the distribution of the eclipse glasses.”
For more information on the eclipse in Orleans County, click here.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 28 February 2024 at 2:30 pm
ALBION – A former corrections officer was sentenced to six months in the county jail and 10 years of post-release supervision.
Jonathan Dejesus, 42, of Dunkirk apologized in Orleans County Court today before Judge Sanford Church.
Dejesus was sentenced for third-degree rape and official misconduct. He admitted to sexual intercourse with a female inmate at the prison in August 2022.
District Attorney Joe Cardone said the state Corrections Department strongly states to COs in their training that they are not to have relations with inmates.
“He compromised the other people he works with and his family by having this relationship,” Cardone said in court today.
Joanne Best, the public defender, said Dejesus is “extremely remorseful.” She asked that he not be incarcerated and only have the post-release supervision so he could continue working full-time in a new job he started last June. If the judge wanted Dejesus to be in jail, Best asked for weekends only.
“He is extremely regretful for what happened,” Best told Judge Church. “His behavior was inappropriate and he knows that.”
Church gave Dejesus six months in jail and 10 years of post-release supervision where he has to monitored. Church said Dejesus’s action were a clear violation of the policy of being a corrections officer.
Dejesus will have a hearing on April 17 to determine if he will be on the sex offender registry and at what level. He also has to pay a $1,000 sex offender fine, $300 court surcharge and $25 crime victim’s fee.
In other cases today in County Court:
• Kevin McEwen, 41, of Kendall pleaded guilty to attempted criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree.
McEwen was charged after firing two rounds from a Glock near people on Sept. 18 in Kendall in a dispute over car repairs.
McEwen didn’t try to hit anybody, he was just trying to scare them, Cardone said.
“He did not point at them,” Cardone said. “His intent was to intimidate.”
McEwen admitted in court to having a loaded firearm, and shooting it at a zucchini to scare people.
He faces up to two years in state prison when he is sentenced on May 1.
• Vincent McLeod, 26, a former inmate at Orleans Correctional Facility in Albion pleaded guilty to attempted promoting prison contraband for having a black ceramic razor blade on Nov. 29, 2022. He faces 1 ½ to 3 years more in state prison when he is sentenced on May 29.
He is now an inmate at Wallkill Correctional Facility serving an 8-year sentence for first-degree robbery and attempt assault in the first degree.
• Richard Cuello, 45, a former inmate at Orleans Correctional pleaded guilty to attempted assault in the second degree after an altercation with a corrections officer on March 23, 2023.
Assistant DA Susan Howard said Cuello jumped a CO when the officer went into the bathroom and caused the officer to hit his head, causing a concussion, dizziness and other issues that continue to keep him out of work.
Cuello said he was brushing his teeth when the officer sprayer him in the eyes, causing him to react. When the two tumbled to the ground the officer hit his head on a chair, Cuello said.
Judge Church told Cuello he could go to trial and say he was using self-defense, but Cuello would risk a more serious charge. He opted to pleaded guilty to attempted assault, with a maximum of another 1 ½ to 3 years in prison. He will be sentenced on May 29.
He is now an inmate at the Upstate Correctional Facility in Malone. He is serving a 25-year sentence for first-degree murder.
Photo from Rob Ortt’s Office: State Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt speaks in the state capital today during a press conference with many other Republicans in the State Legislature. He wants new legislation named for Laken Riley, a student from Augusta University in Georgia who was killed while out jogging.
Press Release, NYS Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt
ALBANY – Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt, Assembly Republican Leader Will Barclay, along with Deputy Republican Leader Andrew Lanza and Assemblyman Jarett Gandolfo today announced they are renaming S.8533/A.9167 to “Laken’s Law.”
In the wake of the tragic death of Laken Riley, members of the Senate and Assembly Republican Conferences are blasting Governor Hochul for failing to protect Laken Riley . Her killer, illegal immigrant Jose Ibarra, had an alarming criminal history yet sanctuary laws on the books in New York allowed him to walk free after being arrested for reckless endangerment of a child, and then travel to Georgia where he murdered Laken Riley in broad daylight as she was out for a jog.
“It is well past time for the insanity to end – New York must end sanctuary policies that keep law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities when crimes are committed,” Ortt said. “Since we stood here two weeks ago in support of legislation that would do just that, the nation has been watching the case of Laken Riley with horror – the life of a bright young woman whose life was brutally cut short by an illegal immigrant. Make no mistake, Laken Riley would be alive today, if not for the bad policies, championed by state and federal Democrats, who opened our borders and continue to refuse to hold criminals accountable.”
The Senate Republican Conference repeatedly has called on the Governor to take action to address the migrant crisis. Democrat sanctuary and open border policies are impacting the quality of life of every New Yorker, causing chaos and danger in our communities.
In response to the inaction of the Governor, Senator Lanza and Assemblyman Gandolfo introduced legislation (S.8533/A.9167) that would require local and state law enforcement and certain courts to notify ICE of the arrest or conviction of non-citizens, would reinstate the maximum sentence for 365 day maximum sentence for a class A misdemeanor, and would repeal the “protect our courts act” of 2020 which was designed to discourage cooperation and enforcement of federal immigration laws.
“The senseless murder of Laken Riley is a tragic and horrific incident that could, and should, have been prevented,” said Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay. “Now, her family and friends are in the heartbreaking process of grieving their loved one because of Joe Biden’s broken border policies and New York’s soft-on-crime agenda. Nearly 200,000 illegal immigrants have come to New York. Why are we still refusing to cooperate with federal immigration authorities? Democrats are fighting harder to protect the state’s sanctuary status than to protect the well-being of New Yorkers. We need to restore the basic protocols of collaboration that were in place for decades. The continued refusal to pass ‘Laken’s Law’ is dangerous and deadly.”
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 28 February 2024 at 9:14 am
CARLTON – A new group, the Friends of Orleans County Marine Parks, has been formed to help promote and push for funding for two county parks.
The new “Friends” is a non-profit organization and registered 501c3. It was created under the auspices of the Oak Orchard Neighborhood Association.
OONA has been running a summer concert series at the Orleans County Marine Park on Route 98 for about a dozen years. Those events often bring in crowds of 500 people.
With the new Friends group, OONA can pruse funding through the Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council (GO Art!) to enhance the concerts “and take them to a whole new level,” said Lynne Menz, the Friends president.
The group could also pursue funding through GO Art! for murals on the bridge abutments at the Marine Park.
The Friends also can help the county seek state and federal grants for the Marine Park, and also for the Point Breeze boat launch and lighthouse area.
“Right now we’re putting our wish list together for what enhancements we could do and what funds are available,” said Menz, who is also the county’s tourism coordinator. “We’ll be looking for funding to improve the amenities.”
The Dave Viterna Group performs on July 2, 2019 at the Orleans County Marine Park to kick off last summer’s concert series. There were about 500 people at the concert. The park is located on Route 98 in Point Breeze along the Oak Orchard River. It has hosted the summer concert series since 2010.
Ken Martin is vice president and Frank Panczyszyn is secretary/treasurer with the Friends, while Dawn Borchet, the county tourism director, and Chris Manaseri, OONA president, are ex-officio members.
The Friends may push for pickleball courts at the Marine Park, and an accessible kayak ramp at the boat launch at Point Breeze, while teaming with the county to upgrade other infrastructure at the two sites.
Other nearby parks have Friend groups, including Hamlin Beach State Park and Golden Hill State Park. The Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge also has Friends.
Manaseri is a retired school superintendent at Romulus in Seneca County. When he worked at that district, he was a member of the Friends group for the nearby Sampson State Park.
Manaseri said OONA isn’t being taken over by the new Friends group. OONA will continue with its concert series and other community projects, including helping to make the lighthouse available for tours during the summer.
The Friends will spread the word about the marine parks, which he said are a great asset to the local residents and visitors.
“We think it’s another venue to know what it’s the parks and what’s available in them,” Manaseri said about the Friends.
Menz and the Friends welcome ideas for projects and activities at the parks. The group is getting suggestions, including a light show during the holidays.
Menz moved to Point Breeze 21 years ago. She said a close-knit group there wants to promote the area. It was 14 years ago when construction started on the 35-foot-high lighthouse that has become an icon for the community. That effort was spearheaded by local citizens.
“Point Breeze has really blossomed,” Menz said. “It’s a strong community.”
She sees the Friends group as helping to build on the recent progress at Point Breeze.
She welcomes volunteers and ideas for the parks. To reach her, email lynne@focmp.org.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 28 February 2024 at 8:09 am
MEDINA – The Village Board filled some vacancies on committees and is seeking more applications for other openings.
The board on Monday made the following appointments:
Planning Board alternate: David Flynn
Zoning Board of Appeals alternate: Randy Reese
Parks Commission: Randy Reese
Tourism Board: Barbara Gorham
Parks Committee: Michelle Capstick
The Village Board has other openings it would like to fill, including three spots open on Boxwood Cemetery Commission, one position on the Tree Board, and one spot on the Parks Commission.
Residents interested in the position can click here to see a volunteer application to be submitted to the village. Click here to see some of the current committees and their members in the village.
By Shaw-Ree Chen, Ph.D., Chief Quality and Patient Experience Officer, Oak Orchard Health
To keep you healthy and make sure we’re addressing any barriers to good health, your providers need information. We ask parents about what their kids are doing or not doing at different ages, we ask if you’ve been feeling depressed or unhappy. We ask for insurance information so that your bills don’t go to you and cause stress, we need to know if you have trouble getting transportation to the health center so we can arrange it for you We even ask all our patients to provide us with their approximate annual income so we can receive federal dollars to support our patients in need.
Information is vital to providing care – but paper isn’t! When we use paper forms, we create paper waste, and then we use our staff’s valuable time to enter your information into our medical records. Time that could be spent answering your calls or taking care of patients in the waiting room. Our goal is to maximize the time we spend doing things that are directly beneficial to our patients. And of course, technology is helping us along the way.
Self-check-in
Tired of writing down your address every year in your health record even though you’ve lived in the same place since you were born? Self-check-in gives you the ability to review and approve existing demographic information. If you have a cell phone, you will receive a check-in link a few days before your appointment. With this link, you can confirm your appointment, and review your address, phone number, and insurance, even your medical history. When you arrive at the health center you can walk up to the receptionist when called and simply tell them that you filled out the self-check-in information. There still may be a few documents that need to be signed and payment may need to be received, but all the basic information about you and your loved ones will have already been done.
Keep in mind that self-check-in will come from a phone number that your phone may not recognize. We all have to be careful about clicking links from unknown numbers. The way you’ll know this is a legitimate text is that it will include your name and an accurate appointment date. Then you can safely click on the link to review your information.
In the future, self-check-in will become more complete allowing you to confirm other medical and personal information in the comfort of your home.
Kiosks at our health centers
Do not have a cell phone or forgot to do self-check-in? No problem. The Alexander, Pembroke, and Batavia offices now have kiosks in the waiting area. Soon all our health centers will have them.
What is a kiosk? It’s a free-standing machine (think ATM) and it’s super easy to use. Start by signing in with your name and birth date then begin to confirm or add information. Make sure your address and phone are correct. The kiosk also allows you to identify the person(s) you want to share your health information with should you need to do so. You can also review your medical history, just like in self-check-in.
You will still need to step up to the registration desk when it is your turn to let them know you are here to sign a few documents and review payment, but kiosks help us to reduce wait times by giving people different options to check-in.
Why is Oak Orchard Health getting rid of paper?
We always have our eye on patient experience, safe and high-quality care, and cost of care. In addition to the benefits to staff time mentioned before, the cost of printing and safely destroying documents is high and there’s always a risk that a piece of paper with your information on it is given to the wrong person or dropped where it shouldn’t be. The less paper we use, the more cost-effective we can be and the less risk there is of having your information in the wrong hands.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 27 February 2024 at 3:06 pm
MEDINA – Several village residents told the Village Board on Monday they are concerned about a decline in neighborhoods as well as two large commercial buildings that are badly damaged, one from neglect and another from a fire.
“We used to be one of the most beautiful villages and now we’re at the bottom,” said resident John Parada. “We need to clean up so village looks better.”
Parada urged the village to send up more letters from code enforcement for property maintenance. He asked for a breakdown of how many letters are sent out in recent months.
The board said it would try to have that information available at an upcoming meeting.
Parada reiterated concerns shared by Gabrielle Barone, vice president of business development for the Orleans Economic Development Agency. She urged the board to focus on the gateways leading into the village, where many homes need repair, fresh paint, and porches cleaned of debris. She said unkempt properties hurt efforts to bring in new businesses.
Village Trustee Jess Marciano agreed with several of the speakers, who are concerned about deteriorating properties.
“You’re not wrong,” she said. “That’s something that needs to be addressed.”
Village attorney Matt Brooks said citing people and imposing fines isn’t always the answer. Some people don’t have the money to make repairs or paint their houses. They may be elderly or encountered some misfortune, he said.
“It’s the old saying, it’s very hard to get blood from a stone,” he said. “People are often going through something hard.”
Community volunteers sometimes step up to help a neighbor overwhelmed by the task or short on funds, Brooks and residents noted.
Scott Carlton said village property owners face high property taxes, and are seeing neighborhoods slip into greater decay.
The village needs to reduce its taxes so people have more money for property upkeep, he said.
“It’s a vicious circle with the taxes being so high,” he said. “You have got to do something with taxes. It all falls to the homeowner. There are no big businesses, and when we get them, we give them a break.”
The village is looking to pursue a brownfields grant and also Restore New York grant that could help with some blighted buildings.
The board is concerned, in particular, with 613 Main St., which was badly damaged in a fire on April 7. The property is fenced off, but the board wants to see it either stabilized or a plan for a removal. The village has cited the owner, Jeff Fuller, and there will be a court appearance on March 25 to see if Fuller has action steps for the building.
The village also frets about a former large manufacturing site on East Avenue that has been vacant and a target of vandals in recent years. There have been several small fires in recent years at the three-story building at 525 East Avenue. This 70,600-square-foot building was previously used by the S.A. Cook Furniture Factory.
The property has been sold multiple times through the property tax auction, including in 2016 when it only fetched $100.
A more recent owner – Open the Windows of Heaven, Apostolic Ministry – doesn’t have insurance on the building. The church group also doesn’t have the resources to make extensive repairs or to demo the site.
Brooks, the village attorney, described the site as “a disaster” with no deep pockets to fix or demolish it.
The village six years ago instituted a vacant property registry, and Brooks said that has been successful in utilizing empty homes and buildings. The registry has reduced the vacant sites from about 80 to near 40.
The property owners pay a fee to be on the registry and then annual charges if the buildings remain unoccupied.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 27 February 2024 at 1:45 pm
Provided photo
HOLLEY – The Holley Rotary Club on Monday evening honored two members as Paul Harris Fellows, the club’s highest honor. The club is making $1,000 donations to the Rotary Foundation in the name of Craig Lane and Josh Mitchell.
Pictured from left include Craig Lane, a Paul Harris Fellow; club member Brain McKeon; and Josh Mitchell, a Paul Harris Fellow.
Has anyone ever told you, you’d make a great school board member?
NOSBA (Niagara Orleans School Boards Association) is offering a free workshop on Saturday, March 16 for anyone interested in running for a Board of Education position or learning more about the process.
The workshop will be held at the North Tonawanda High School Library, 405 Meadow Drive, North Tonawanda. It will run from 9 to 11 a.m. and guest speakers will include attorney Jeff Swiatek (Hodgson Russ LLP), who will speak on the school board election process, and North Tonawanda Superintendent Gregory J. Woytila, who will address building a productive working relationship between the board and the superintendent.
For anyone interested in attending, please call NOSBA at (716) 731-6800 ext. 2211 or email Diane Stamp at dstamp@onboces.org by Wednesday, March 13.
Provided photo: Dr. James Sunser, president of Genesee Community College, accepts a signed basketball from GCC Trustee Ms. Jacalyn Whiting. All of the trustees signed the ball that was given to Sunser who is retiring this year.
BATAVIA – On February 7, Genesee Community College Board of Trustees took the opportunity during half time of the final men’s home basketball game of the season to celebrate the career of someone who has been a true legend both on and off the court.
Dr. James Sunser is concluding his final academic year as President of GCC, and this was the first of a few events planned to honor his service.
Throughout Dr. Sunser’s career, he was known to step onto the basketball court with students. His willingness to engage in friendly matches, share his love for the game and connect with students beyond the traditional walls of academia has set him apart as a leader.
Dr. Sunser’s approachability and enthusiasm, whether in a Board Meeting Room or on the basketball court, created an atmosphere where students feel not only supported but genuinely connected.
That evening, those present not only honored his role on the court, but his role in shaping the course of this institution. In his 13-year career at the college, Dr. Sunser has been a leader who has tirelessly worked towards the betterment of the college and the success of its students.
During Dr. Sunser’s tenure, his efforts spearheaded major capital campaigns for the Student Success Center and the Richard C. Call Arena. Innovative academic and student spaces were also developed such as a state-of-the-art criminal justice lab, vet tech lab, solar electric lab, and student eSports space. In addition, his leadership within the GCC Foundation led to extensive renovations of College Village to provide students with enhanced living space, social space and technological improvements.
Dr. Sunser accepted a basketball signed by each Trustee as a token of their appreciation to symbolize their heartfelt gratitude for his outstanding contributions and commitment to students.
Provided photos: Some of the services offered at the Holley Center include nutrition education with a food demonstration and tasting.
Press Release, Center for Community Health & Prevention at the University of Rochester Medical Center
HOLLEY – Have you heard of the Holley Center? A staple for many of the residents of Eastern Orleans County, the Center provides a vast array of free health and human services.
From free lunch Monday through Friday, to a medical loan closet complete with wheelchairs and walkers, to furniture and appliances and a free clothing boutique, the small space houses it all. Most of all, the primarily volunteer-run organization overflows with heart.
Katie Bauer, regional program coordinator for Promote HEALTH, brought the free eight-week healthy lifestyle program to the Holley Center in the spring of 2023. She knew from the first class that it was going to be a long-lasting relationship.
Promote HEALTH participants, village residents and volunteers got to know Katie and a bond was formed instantly.
“Class participants continue to share their small healthy lifestyle changes with one another, and with me,” Bauer said. “Whether they’ve added a new food to their eating pattern that they never tried before, or if they saw a new recipe, they’re open to making changes and continue to be excited about it all. The people are so special. They want the best for their community and it shows. The Holley Center is my favorite place to be.”
After 40 years of smoking, program participant Rachael has been smoke-free since June 2023. With Katie’s encouragement and support from Wilmot Cancer Institute’s Text to Quit program, Rachael was able to quit smoking before having hip surgery in the winter of last year.
“The program and Katie have really saved my life,” shared Rachael, who has also worked at the Center for 14 years. “The support you get while participating in Promote HEALTH, and beyond, keeps you going.”
Promote HEALTH is provided in partnership between the Center for Community Health & Prevention and Wilmot Cancer Institute’s Community Outreach and Engagement program.
Katie returns monthly to provide nutrition education with a food demonstration and tasting, like apple nachos, and has helped connect Deb, Center coordinator, and Rachael with area resources, like smoking cessation, for their clients.
The UR Medicine Mobile Mammography Van was in Holley on Monday and will be back on Friday.
One of the latest connections is with the UR Medicine Mobile Mammography Van. The Mobile Mammo will be making a stop a few blocks from the Holley Center (at 1 Wright St.) Friday, March 1 to provide breast cancer screenings to women 40 and older. Are you due for a mammogram? Call 844-870-0002 or email mammovan@urmc.rochester.edu to schedule an appointment. Spaces are limited.
The Center for Community Health & Prevention looks forward to continuing our partnership with the Holley Center and appreciate all they, and Katie, do for their community! If you would like more information on the Promote HEALTH program, smoking cessation programs or other services mentioned in this story, please contact Katie at katie_bauer@urmc.rochester.edu.
By Randi Ingersoll, social worker at Orleans Community Health
Subacute rehabilitation plays a crucial role in the continuum of care for individuals recovering from surgery or injury. This specialized form of rehabilitation serves as a vital bridge between acute care and a return to normal daily activities. We’re often asked to define sub-acute rehab and explain its importance.
What is Subacute Rehab?
Subacute rehab is a level of care that falls between acute hospital care and traditional outpatient rehabilitation. It is designed for patients who no longer require intensive medical monitoring but still need comprehensive rehabilitation services to regain optimal functioning. These rehab units may occasionally have specific names, such as Medina Memorial Hospital’s Transitional Care Unit (TCU) is where subacute rehab patients can take this step toward getting back on their feet.
Here is some additional information that is helpful to know about subacute rehab:
• It consists of inpatient care that lasts for 1-3 weeks and can include several therapies throughout the day (occupational, physical and/or speech therapy).
• Skilled nursing services such as long term IV antibiotic administration is considered subacute rehab.
• Some subacute rehab locations offer benefits to patients like private rooms and 24-hour RN coverage for nursing care
• Subacute rehab can occur in hospital settings (such as Medina Memorial Hospital) or locations outside of a
hospital setting.
• Overall, the goal is to get the patient back to the physical function they were at prior to the injury, illness or surgery that led them to needing subacute rehab.
Finding the Location that Best Fits You
“I knew I needed a knee replacement, actually both knees needed to be done.” – Phyllis MacKay of Middleport NY
Finding the location that best fits you is a critical piece of your recovery. Spending 1-3 weeks away from home may be burdensome, so finding a place that makes you comfortable is a priority. While you can wait until you receive recommendations from a discharge planner, you can also do personal research on subacute rehab facilities/units that you believe are good fits. Medina Memorial Hospital’s TCU and other locations offer tours that help make this decision.
Key Features to know about Subacute Rehab Care
Comprehensive Care Tailored to Individual Needs
One of the key features of subacute rehab is its individualized approach to care. Each patient receives a personalized treatment plan that addresses their specific medical condition, functional abilities, and rehabilitation goals. This tailored approach ensures that patients receive the right level of support to regain independence in activities of daily living.
Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
Subacute rehab involves a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals working collaboratively to meet the diverse needs of patients. This team may include physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, nurses, and other specialists. The coordinated efforts of these professionals help address the physical, cognitive, and emotional aspects of recovery.
Intensive Rehabilitation Services
Patients in subacute rehab participate in intensive rehabilitation services that focus on improving mobility, strength, coordination, and overall function. Therapists employ techniques and exercises to enhance a patient’s ability to perform daily tasks independently. This may include mobility training, balance exercises, adaptive equipment training, and other interventions tailored to the patient’s condition.
Transitioning to Independence
The primary goal of subacute rehab is to prepare individuals for a successful return to their homes and communities. Through targeted therapy and support, patients gain the skills and confidence needed to manage their health independently. This transition to independence not only improves the quality of life for patients but also reduces the likelihood of re-hospitalization.
Monitoring and Managing Medical Conditions
While the acute phase of an illness or injury may have passed, individuals in subacute rehab may still have ongoing medical needs. The healthcare team in this setting is equipped to monitor and manage these conditions, ensuring a smooth recovery process. This comprehensive approach to care addresses not only rehabilitation but also the overall well-being of the patient.
Getting You Back on Your Feet
In conclusion, subacute rehab serves as a crucial step in the healing journey for individuals recovering from illness, surgery, or injury. Its individualized approach, intensive rehabilitation services, and focus on transitioning to independence contribute to improved outcomes and reduced healthcare costs. By understanding the importance of subacute rehab, we can appreciate its role in enhancing the overall quality of care and supporting individuals on their path to recovery.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 27 February 2024 at 7:49 am
Photo by Marsha Rivers: The sun rises over a corn field on Gaines Basin Road in Albion in this recent photo.
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a high wind watch for Orleans County from 11 a.m. Wednesday through 1 a.m. Thursday.
The watch also includes Niagara, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming and Chautauqua counties. There will be westerly winds from 30 to 40 miles per hour with gusts up to 60 mph, the Weather Service said.
Wednesday will have a high of 64 and then will see a rapid drop of temperatures to a low of 20.
Today is forecast for a high of 65, followed by Wednesday’s high of 64. Thursday will only get to 28, but then the highs will be 50 on Friday and 52 on Saturday, the Weather Service said.
By Shaw-Ree Chen, Ph.D., Chief Quality and Patient Experience Officer, Oak Orchard Health
