By Ginny Kropf, correspondent Posted 2 October 2021 at 9:18 am
Orleans Community Health shares organ donor stories of local residents
Photos by Ginny Kropf: Jessica Capurso, director of marketing and outreach at Orleans Community Health, chats with Mark Scotch, a kidney donor and marathon cyclist, prior to a reception in his honor Thursday morning at Lake Plains Dialysis in Medina. Scotch is biking from Martha’s Vineyard to Wisconsin to bring awareness of the importance of becoming an organ donor.
MEDINA – A marathon cyclist who is biking from Martha’s Vineyard to his home in Wisconsin was welcomed at a reception Thursday morning at Orleans Community Health’s Lake Plains Dialysis.
Mark Scotch of Plover, Wis. is making the ride to create awareness of the importance of becoming a kidney donor and to show that a person can live a normal live with one kidney.
Thursday was also the one-year anniversary of the day Scotch donated a kidney.
“We are so grateful to Mark Scotch for choosing to stop in Medina on his 1,700-mile journey along the ‘Organ Trail,’ said Marc Shurtz, CEO and president of Orleans Community Health.
Shurtz issued a special thank you to the Hart House Hotel and Zambistro’s for providing accommodations to Scotch and his wife during their stay in Medina.
Shurtz continued to say this also happens to be the 25th anniversary of the dialysis center in Medina. Orleans Community Health also runs a dialysis center in Batavia.
“Between our two dialysis centers, we provide more than 112 patients with a combined 15,000 treatments each year,” Shurtz said. “Each patient visits our centers an average of 156 times per year. Think about how a new kidney could help these patients live a more normal life.”
Scotch, 65, then stepped up to the microphone to relate how he became a kidney donor, while stressing that a person can live a normal life with one healthy kidney.
“I met a guy in Texas who said, ‘I need a kidney.’ I said, ‘I can give you one.’ I had a sister-in-law who had donated a kidney so I knew you could live a normal life with just one. My biggest concern was if I could ride a bike.”
Scotch said his surgery was scheduled for 6:30 a.m. and he was out of the hospital the next day. The procedure was done laparoscopically and he just had weight restrictions of six to eight pounds for a couple of weeks.
This is Scotch’s second marathon bike trip this year, having ridden 1,500 miles in May from Madison, Wis., the home of his transplant center, to Natchitoches, La., home of his recipient via a voucher donation. On this trip, he is following the towpath as much as possible, he said. He usually averages 60 to 65 miles a day.
Photo courtesy of Orleans Community Health: From left, Orleans Community Health CEO Marc Shurtz, dialysis center social worker Ellen Tynan, National Kidney Registry coach Leesa Thompson, marathon biker and kidney donor Mark Scotch and Lake Plains Dialysis director Laurie Joslyn pose in front of the dialysis center after a reception honoring Scotch Thursday morning.
Scotch told how the National Kidney Registry is trying to remove barriers to kidney donation. He explained about the kidney voucher program, which allows a living kidney donor to choose the most convenient time frame for their kidney donation surgery and provide one or more vouchers to people who can then be prioritized to receive a living donor kidney through the National Kidney Registry if/when they need a transplant.
With the voucher program, a donor does not have to be a match for a specific person. Anyone can donate to anyone, any time, Scotch said.
He said his wife Lynn, who is accompanying him in their vehicle, is going to become a donor, as well.
Also speaking were Laurie Joslyn, director of the dialysis centers in Medina and Batavia; Jessica Capurso, director of marketing and outreach at Community Partners; Heather Smith, OCH Foundation director; and Mike Sidari, mayor of Medina.
Joslyn shared how she has witnessed kidney donation change the lives of her patients. She has been at Lake Plains for 19 years and said this unit has seen 70 transplants completed.
Capurso related a story from a local kidney donor named Sheri Dent, who will observe the two-year anniversary of her donation on Nov. 14. Her story is as follows:
“Our journey is hard for me to believe, as it started one afternoon in March of 2019 as I walked to church in Lyndonville to donate blood. I said to the lady that I didn’t know my blood type. She said they would mail me my blood type card. When it arrived I found I helped save three lives with my blood type, and that I am ‘O’ positive.
“That May, over Memorial Day weekend, I was at a cookout with family. Through conversation with my future daughter-in-law, I found out her mom has been on the kidney transplant list for four years. I said to Molly, ‘Let’s get this done.’ I had kept myself pretty healthy over the years and I told her I would give her mom a kidney. Her mouth dropped and she asked if I was kidding. I told her no and asked where did I get started. My Monday morning I was on the phone with the kidney organization.
“I passed the interview and waited for the next out of many that I had to go through. On June 20, the same day as my recipient’s birthday, I got a call that my blood work looked awesome and I could go on to the next step. The best step happened when I was mowing and I asked god if I was doing the right thing and we were both going to be OK. ‘Please show me a deer on this property.’ Within two minutes a baby fawn scurried out of the hedgerow. I looked up with watery eyes and said, ‘I got this. Thank you.’ On Sept. 23, my birthday, we got the phone call telling us we were a match and to set up a date. We chose Nov. 14, 2019.
“My recipient is a midwife. To save her life just as she has brought and saved many babies and mama’s lives was so heartwarming. We are both doing great. We are now in-laws and share a 1-year-old granddaughter. The team at Strong said it was so unusual to see a perfect match between two people from the same small town that are not blood relatives. I still can’t believe I said, ‘Let’s get this done’ and we actually got it done.”
Medina Mayor Mike Sidari presents a proclamation to Lake Plains Dialysis during a reception Thursday morning in honor of marathon biker and kidney donor Mark Scotch of Wisconsin. Sidari said the dialysis center was critical in keeping his father alive.
The story Smith shared is that of Sara Secore, a 25-year-old mother who is in need of a kidney.
“I am 25 years old and have been battling chronic kidney disease for a little over two years now. The summer of 2019 I started having high blood pressure, dizziness and water retention. Fast forward to September when I was hospitalized in Lockport. Unfortunately, nothing would work to improve my symptoms, so they had to place a catheter in my chest to start hemo-dialysis.
“The next day I was transferred to Buffalo General Hospital to start my dialysis treatments. A ‘couple day stay’ turned into nearly two weeks. After a kidney biopsy and multiple treatments, the doctor diagnosed me as ‘nephrotic with unspecified morpholic changes.’ My life was changed from that moment on.
“Starting Oct. 18, 2019, I was doing in-center dialysis treatments three times a week, four hours a day. I had constant complications with the catheter, resulting in at least three different placements in my chest. Then I started peritoneal dialysis (a tube being placed in my abdominal area for a more safer and better form of dialysis that I do every day of the week.
“This has not been easy for me. I’ve lost more than 60 pounds and my body is very weak. I miss out on every day activities with my 3-year-old son. Sadly, I’ve since been diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy, a condition where my face becomes paralyzed. Having to go through all this in a short time at a young age has definitely taken a toll on me, but I still try to make the best of it. My greatest hope is to have a kidney transplant someday soon.
“I miss the feeling of being healthy, being able to do things on my own, being able to work or even just enjoy life. I’m praying there is someone out there with an ‘O’ positive blood type that could donate their kidney to give me another chance at life.”
A local candidate waiting for a transplant named Belinda, 52, shared her story of needing a kidney donor.
“I’ve been on the transplant list for five years,” she said. “Thank God for dialysis or I would have died in 2015. “I’m waiting for the Lord to bless me with the opportunity to come and get my kidney.”
The next speaker was Sidari, who fought back tears as he told how his late father had dialysis at Lake Plains.
“This building kept my father alive,” Sidari said. He then read a proclamation from the village, in which he told 3,000 American citizens are on the transplant list, and 131 people died each day waiting for a donor.
Also offering her comments on living as recipient of a kidney was Leesa Thompson, administrator for Move More with Friends, NKR microsite coach, environmental activist and district leader for the CDC. Thompson told how she was not a candidate for dialysis and got a kidney three years ago, after which she herniated. She talked from a sitting position on the pavement, saying when she stands her blood pressure soars.
Scotch left Medina Thursday morning, enroute to ECMC, which is a transplant center in Western New York, along with Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 1 October 2021 at 9:44 pm
Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Barker’s Anna Bowerman starts a rush up field as Madison Kelley comes in to defend for Roy-Hart during this evening’s game which was won by the host Lady Raiders.
Celebrating Homecoming Barker posted a 2-0 victory over Roy-Hart in a Niagara-Orleans League field hockey game this evening played under portable lights at Barker.
Alexa Zglinicki scored what proved to be the game winning goal for Barker at 7:38 of the opening quarter off an assist from Rachel Sutter.
The Lady Raiders later got a big insurance goal when Mia Herman tallied unassisted with 2:48 to go in the third quarter.
Barker improves to 7-1 and Roy-Hart slips to 5-4.
Akron 6, Medina 0
Front-running Akron improved to 6-0 with a 6-0 win over visiting Medina which is now 4-3.
Lacey Berghorn and Jenelle Kieffer both scored two goals for Akron as Olivia McClaine and Alexandra Roland each chipped in with one.
Roy-Hart’s Claire Halstead works to keep the ball away from Barker’s Ashlin Cole.
BARRE – These bucks had there antlers locked on Gillette Road in the Town of Barre on Sept. 24. DEC environmental conservation officer Nathan Godson worked with a local farmer to free the two bucks.
Godson arrived at the scene and observed the two large bucks had their antlers so intertwined they could barely move.
Using a winch, catch pole, Sawzall, and a tractor for elevation, Godson and the local farmer removed three antlers. Eventually, both bucks were freed from one another and soon ran off into the woods unharmed.
ECO Godson and a Barre farmer hold antlers from the freed bucks.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 1 October 2021 at 10:45 am
2 counties pass 10,000 cases during pandemic since March 2020
Genesee and Orleans counties are reporting 397 new Covid cases during the week from Sept. 23 to Sept. 30, according to local health department data.
The number of active cases in the two counties also continues to climb and was up to 352 on Thursday, compared to 339 on Monday and 295 a week before.
In the latest update, from Monday to Thursday, Orleans is reporting 101 new cases and Genesee has 99 more. Orleans is reporting 77 more recoveries or people who completed their 10-day isolation and been removed from mandatory isolation. Genesee is reporting 58 more recoveries.
In the seven days going back to Sept. 23, Orleans has 197 new cases and Genesee 200.
There are currently 10 people hospitalized due to Covid in Genesee and 1 in Orleans, according to the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments.
The two counties crossed a milestone with over 10,000 Covid cases since the start of the Covid pandemic in March 2020.
There are 10,075 Covid cases out of a combined population of 98,731 in the two counties. In Orleans, there have 3,884 cases out of 40,343 residents or 9.6 percent of the population. In Genesee, there been 6,191 cases out of 58,388 people or 10.6 percent of the population.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 1 October 2021 at 9:37 am
17-year-old shooter sentenced to 20 years to life
Cheyenne Farewell
LOCKPORT – Three people were sentenced to state prison on Thursday for their roles in the shooting death of a Medina woman and also for injuring five others by gunfire.
Cheyenne Farewell, 20, of Medina was killed when she was shot while attending a Halloween party last Oct. 17 in Lockport. Five others were injured when bullets were fired through a side garage door of a home on South Niagara Street.
Jeff Farewell, Cheyenne’s father, posted this message on his Facebook page: “Thank you everyone for your support. This part of the chapter is over. Now it’s time to start another. I don’t know what that is but I’m positive Cheyenne Farewell will show me the way….”
Two youths, ages 16 and 17, were charged with murder in the second degree, multiple counts of first-degree assault and second-degree assault, reckless endangerment, and criminal possession of a weapon.
One of the defendants pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced by Niagara County Court Judge Matthew Murphy to 1 1/3 to 4 years in state prison. Murphy granted this defendant youthful offender status and his name shouldn’t be published.
The youthful offender possessed a gun and walked up to the garage door but did not fire any shots, said District Attorney Brian Seaman. The DA said he wanted a longer sentence for this defendant and opposed him being given YO status.
The other adolescent offender, Shawn Johnson, was the shooter, Seaman said. Johnson plead guilty to second-degree murder, several assault charges and a weapons charge. He was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison.
Jonathan Frey, the adult who drove the vehicle involved, entered a guilty plea to hindering prosecution, and was sentenced to 2 to 4 years in state prison.
“This case was a complex and tragic incident ably investigated by the Lockport Police Department,” First Assistant District Attorney Doreen Hoffman and Executive ADA Mary-Jean Bowman said in a statement from the DA’s Office.
“The sentencing of these individuals brings the legal proceedings in this sad chapter of Lockport’s history to an end,” Seaman said. “It is my hope that it will also bring some sense of closure to the victims and their families who will continue to suffer greatly.”
Photos courtesy of Orleans CCE: Participants in the 2021 Orleans County 4-H Fashion Revue model their clothing and textile projects during the event held April 24, 2021.
Members of the Orleans County 4-H Outback Orleans outdoors club meet to plan the 2021-2022 project year. Club leaders are Dale Frasier and Floyd Young of Kent.
Press Release, Cornell Cooperative Extension in Orleans County
KNOWLESVILLE – The 4-H year begins October 1st and the week of October 3-9 is National 4-H Week when youth, families and volunteers celebrate everything 4-H.
“National 4-H Week is a time to showcase the many positive youth development opportunities offered by 4-H,” said Kristina Gabalski, Orleans County 4-H Program Coordinator. “This year’s National 4-H Week theme is “Find Your Spark.”
“4-H is about supporting and helping youth find their spark,” Gabalski explained. “A spark is an area of interest especially exciting and compelling to them.” Mary Arnold, Ph.D., a professor at Oregon State University, is chair of the 4-H Thrive Model task force.
“A spark is a passion for a self-identified interest or skill,” she said, “or a capacity that metaphysically lights a fire in a young person’s life, providing energy, joy, purpose, and direction. Having a spark or sparks gives a person a sense of direction and encourages goal setting.”
Members of the Orleans County 4-H Outback Orleans outdoors club meet to plan the 2021-2022 project year. Club leaders are Dale Frasier and Floyd Young of Kent.
For more than a century, 4-H has offered a wide range of project areas to spark a youth’s growth and passion, Gabalski said.
“4-H members thrive in this environment because of a greater sense of belonging, independence, generosity and mastery. Our incredible 4-H volunteers and club leaders provide a welcoming, safe and supportive environment in which youth can develop their voice, make choices and prepare for their future.”
Research has shown that youth with a sense of purpose are more goal-directed, Gabalski said. “They have increased life satisfaction and better emotional well-being.”
Orleans County 4-H will celebrate the week in several ways. The Orleans County 4-H Horse Program will host a Fall Horse Show on Sunday, Oct. 3; a soil painting workshop will be held at the Ed Center on the 4-H Fairgrounds Tues., Oct. 5 at 5 pm; Orleans County 4-H will participate in the Scarecrow Fest being held this year at the fairgrounds on Sat., Oct. 9, “and we will have posters up in libraries across the county, as well as a table at the Orleans County Youth Bureau Family Game night on Oct. 7,” Gabalski said. “This is a great time to join 4-H.”
4-H clubs in Orleans County are beginning to meet to start the new project year. During a recent meeting of the Outback Orleans outdoors club, 11-year-old member Brayden Aydelotte of Albion said he enjoys 4-H because, “you get to meet people outside of those you know in school.” Fellow club member, 9-year-old Marissa Young of Kent agreed, “I like making new friends, meeting new people and hanging out with animals.”
Marissa said she is also involved in dog and goat 4-H projects.
For more information on the 4-H program in Orleans County call CCE Orleans at 585-798-4265
Outback Orleans outdoors club members Marissa Young, 9, and Jackson Frasier, 8, both of Kent, release pheasants into the wild this past August. Orleans County 4-H annually participates in the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation’s Day-Old Pheasant Chick program.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 1 October 2021 at 7:59 am
There is $373 million in home heating aid available for low- and middle-income New Yorkers who need assistance keeping their homes warm during the upcoming winter season. Applications open today, October 1, for the Home Energy Assistance Program, also known as HEAP, which is overseen by the state Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance and provides federal funding to assist homeowners and renters with their heating costs during the cold weather months.
“For so many New Yorkers, the cost of heating during the cold weather season is a major expense that can really strain their household budget,” Governor Kathy Hochul said. “The Home Energy Assistance Program is welcome relief for these individuals and families as winter beckons, ensuring they can heat their homes through the frigid months ahead.”
There are 4,024 households in Orleans receiving HEAP funds. Other nearby GLOW counties and number of households receiving HEAP include: Genesee, 3,640; Livingston, 4,480; and Wyoming, 2,622.
Eligible homeowners and renters may receive up to $751 in heating assistance, depending on their income, household size and how they heat their home. A family of four may have a maximum gross monthly income of $5,249 or an annual gross income of $62,983 and still qualify for benefits-a modest increase from the previous year’s threshold.
Applications for assistance are accepted at local departments of social services in person or by telephone, with funding provided on a first-come, first-served basis. For information about HEAP in Orleans County, call the DSS in Albion at (585) 589-3182.
By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 30 September 2021 at 10:15 pm
Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Holley goalie Broek Ostrom makes one of his several spectacular saves on Kendall’s Zach Barrett during this evening’s home game against the rival Eagles.
One hundred minutes of soccer failed to decide the issue as rivals Holley and Kendall played to a 0-0 double overtime tie in a Genesee Region League boys game this evening.
Kendall had a big 13-1 edge in shots in the first half but couldn’t dent the net as Holley goalie Broek Ostrom came up with no less than five big saves.
Ostrom also had six more saves in the second half which saw Kendall have an 8-3 edge in shots.
Kendall goalie Jorden Ostrander made one big save in the closing seconds of the first half off a Holley corner kick opportunity and added two more saves in the second half.
Ostrander also made the one big save in the first 10 minute overtime period.
Ostrom then completed his big night in the net with two more clutch saves in the second overtime period.
Kendall is now 6-0-1 in the league and 6-3-1 overall while Holley is 0-6-1, 2-7-1.
Kendall’s Josh Esposito slides to take the ball away from Holley’s Kalen Brady.
By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 30 September 2021 at 5:33 pm
Returning to action after having a week off due to a Covid quarantine issue at Akron, Medina will visit Cleveland Hill at 2 p.m. Saturday for a C North Division football game.
Medina is 1-0 in the division and 3-0 overall while Cleve Hill is 1-1 and 2-2 overall.
The weekend’s other C North Division games will have Wilson (2-0, 3-1) at Akron (1-0, 3-0) at 7 p.m. Friday and Tonawanda (0-2, 0-4) at Newfane (0-2, 1-3) at 2 p.m. Saturday.
The Akron at Medina game is expected to be made up on Monday October 18. That will also involve moving the Mustangs home game against Tonawanda from Friday Oct. 15 to Thursday Oct. 14.
Albion is also scheduled to return to action early next week after missing two games due to a Covid quarantine issue. The Purple Eagles are scheduled to make up their B North Division game against Burgard next Tuesday at Burgard.
That has also resulted in the move of the Purple Eagles home game against Cheektowaga from Friday Oct. 8 to Saturday Oct. 9. No date has been set yet for the Purple Eagles make up game against Lew-Port.
Albion is 2-0 in the division and 3-0 overall while Burgard is 0-2 and 1-2 overall.
Burgard will also host Roy-Hart/Barker/Lyndonville (0-3, 0-3) tomorrow evening in another B North contest.
Maritime (2-0, 2-2), which shares the B North lead with Albion, will visit Cheektowaga (1-0, 1-2) on Friday evening.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 29 September 2021 at 11:03 pm
In Orleans County, 89 percent of hospital workers have been vaccinated against Covid, and that tops the state-wide rate of 87 percent, according to data from the state.
Some of other rates in nearby counties include: Genesee, 89%; Monroe, 91%; Niagara, 86%; Erie, 87%; Chautauqua, 93%; Allegany, 82%; Cattaraugus, 75%; Livingston, 79% and Wyoming, 90%.
The state-wide vaccination mandate for hospital and healthcare workers went into effect on Monday. Governor Kathy Hochul today said no health care facilities in the state closed because of the mandate and many workers got vaccinated just before the deadline of the mandate.
“Our greatest responsibility is to protect our most vulnerable, and ensuring that the health care workers who care for our loved ones are vaccinated is critical to keeping New Yorkers safe,” Governor Hochul said. “I am grateful to the facilities, unions, and health care workers who took important steps to prepare and protect New Yorkers, and we are working with facilities to ensure they remain operational. We will continue to monitor developments and work with stakeholders to troubleshoot any issues, and I stand ready to take additional action as needed.”
Since Hochul became governor on Aug. 24, vaccination rates among health care workers increased.
Hochul’s office released the following data:
The percentage of nursing home staff receiving at least one Covid-19 vaccine dose increased to 92% as of Monday evening, up from 71% on Aug. 24 and 82% on Sept. 20.
The percentage of adult care facilities staff receiving at least one Covid-19 vaccine dose increased to 89% as of Monday evening, up from 77% on Aug. 24 and 85% on Sept. 20.
The percentage of hospital staff receiving at least one dose is 92% as of Monday evening based on preliminary self-reported data. The percentage of fully vaccinated is 85% as of Monday evening, up from 84% on Sept. 22 and 77% on Aug. 24.
Press Release, Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending that certain populations receive a booster shot of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine at least six months after the completion of their Pfizer vaccine primary series (two doses).
In addition, the CDC recommends that individuals that are in high-risk occupational and institutional settings should also receive a booster shot of the Pfizer vaccine.
Based on these recommendations, the following groups should receive a booster shot of the Pfizer vaccine at least 6 months after completing their Pfizer vaccine primary series:
People 65 years and older
Residents in long-term care settings
People aged 50 to 64 with certain underlying medical conditions
The following groups may consider receiving a booster shot of the Pfizer vaccine at least 6 months after completing their Pfizer vaccine primary series, based on their individual benefits and risks:
People aged 18 to 49 who are at high risk for severe Covid-19 due to certain underlying medical conditions
People aged 18 to 64 who are at increased risk for Covid-19 exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional setting
Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) are promoting booster shots to those that are eligible beginning the week of October 4th.
“We are prepared to provide booster shots to eligible residents who received their second dose of the Pfizer vaccine six months ago, stated Paul Pettit, Public Health Director for GO Health. “Covid-19 vaccines are safe and effective and this will help provide these individuals with the extra protection needed against Covid-19.”
Appointments are required for booster shots. Individuals will self-attest that they fall under one of the above categories to receive a booster shot. At this time, boosters are only recommended for those who have received the Pfizer vaccine for their primary series. The CDC is continuing to evaluate the data to make recommendations for those that received Moderna and Johnson & Johnson for their primary vaccine series.
GENESEE – Wednesday, Oct. 6, from 12:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Genesee County Health Dept., 3837 W Main Street Rd. Batavia, NY 14020
“We also encourage anyone who has still not received their primary series of a COVID-19 vaccine, to do so and to talk with their primary care provider with questions related to the vaccine,” stated Pettit. “Everyone should also continue to practice the public health prevention precautions detailed below.”
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
Wash your hands often with soap and water.
If water is not readily available, use hand sanitizer, containing at least 60% alcohol.
Wash and sanitize frequently shared/touched items.
Stay 6 feet away from others and avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Avoid crowds and poorly ventilated spaces.
Wear a face mask indoors in public and crowded outdoor settings.
Monitor your health daily and stay home if you are experiencing any symptoms.
Get tested if you are experiencing symptoms and self-isolate until you get your results back. If you test positive for Covid, you are to isolate for 10 days.
For more information on the Covid-19 vaccine, booster shots or to make an appointment, click here.
By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 29 September 2021 at 10:15 pm
Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Holley’s Samantha Bates advances the ball up field as Alezya Brown defends for Kendall during the visiting Lady Hawks win over the Lady Eagles this evening.
Completing a home and home season series sweep, Holley rallied to edge rival Kendall 2-1 in a Genesee Region League girls soccer game this evening at Kendall.
Trailing 1-0 at the half, Holley pulled even just four minutes into the second half on a goal by Alivia Wolf off an assist from Samantha Bates.
Kendall’s T’Mia Kitchings and Holley’s Jailyn Bishop battle for control of the ball.
The Lady Hawks then netted what proved to be the game winning goal as Bates scored with 21 minutes to go off an assist from Wolf.
Kendall had grabbed the 1-0 lead when T’Mia Kitchings scored with 6 minutes to go in the first half off an assist from Ava Quintern.
Holley which won the earlier meeting with Kendall by the identical score of 2-1, improves to 6-1-1 in the league and 8-2-2 overall.
Kendall is now 5-3-1 in the league and 5-4-1 overall.
Lyndonville/ Medina 6, Pembroke 2
Lyndonville/Medina likewise completed a home and home season series sweep of Pembroke by downing the host Lady Dragons 6-2 this evening in another G-R contest.
Maddy Satkowski and Ella Lewis each scored two goals in the first half to vault the Lady Tigers out to a 4-0 half-time advantage.
Lewis added two more goals in the second half to put a lock on the win.
Holley’s Tatum Gagne advances the ball as Angelina Aguirre defends for Kendall.
Dr. Mary Obear serves as chief clinical officer for OOH.
BROCKPORT – We are pleased to announce that Oak Orchard Health has been recertified through the New York State Patient-Centered Medical Home (NYS PCMH) program.
What does that mean? Once again, OOH has met the criteria of this program and the benefits to its patients are priceless – better health, lower costs, and better patient experiences.
The Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) is a model of care that puts patients as the primary focus of care. PCMHs build better relationships between people and their clinical care teams. Research shows that they improve quality, patient experience, and staff satisfaction while reducing health care costs.
“Our patients not only have a primary care provider, but also a team of caregivers such as our patient engagement team that addresses housing, food, language barriers and so much more. You can’t get a patient healthy if they have transportation issues and struggle to get their prescriptions. We help solve those problems too,” said Chief Clinical Officer, Mary Obear, MD, PhD.
During the pandemic, we’ve adapted our practices to be sure our patients received the care they needed. One example is telehealth technology which allows us to communicate with patients who want to “see” their providers. This has been particularly helpful with behavioral health and improved our communication with patients who were facing stressful situations.
“Oak Orchard Health has been a certified Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) since 2012. Our certification as a PCMH by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) means our patients can count on high-quality health care delivered with an emphasis on care coordination and communication,” said Mary Ann Pettibon, CEO, Oak Orchard Health.
OOH currently serves over 26,000 patients at eleven locations. The organization is a recognized patient-centered medical home and 501(c) nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center located in the towns of Albion, Alexander, Batavia, Brockport, Corfu, Lyndonville, Hornell and Warsaw.
KNOWLESVILLE – October 7th is the 7th annual Family Game Night in Orleans County. This event is sponsored by the Orleans County Youth Bureau and Legislative Office.
The event will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Trolley Building at Cornell Cooperative Extension. This event will feature dinner, games to play, displays to visit and a new board game for every family.
The booths will provide information on a wide array of services for youth and families that are available in Orleans County. Cost, including dinner, is $5 for a family of four or $3 for individuals.
To register or for more information you can contact the Legislative Office at 589-7053.
There will also be a couple drawings throughout the night. Additional contributors to the evening are Cornell Cooperative Extension, Avanti Pizza, Medina Lions Club, Village House Restaurant, LynOaken Farms, Evan’s ACE Hardware & Building Supplies, Albion ACE Hardware, TOPS, Wal-Mart, Cusimano’s Pizzeria, Rudy’s Soda Bar & Café, and Tillman’s Historic Village Inn.
