Health Workforce Scholarship Spotlight -- HRSA Grant Reverse Site Visit -- Heritage Applies for Funding -- Training and Resources

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Health Workforce Scholarship Spotlight

Shanel Hall, a current Licensed Practical Nurse at Universal Primary Care, was recently awarded a scholarship from the Southern Tier West Health Workforce Partnership's Health Workforce Scholarship Committee, supported by Chautauqua Health Network's Rural Public Health Workforce Training Network Program (HRSA) grant.

Hall, a mother of three, has worked for Universal Primary Care for nearly three years and has managed to balance her full-time workload with a full semester of schooling, as she is currently enrolled at Jamestown Community College with hopes of becoming a Registered Nurse.

“Her school schedule has never interfered with her work, and she has continued to manage all responsibilities outside of work, while additionally taking on new tasks at Universal Primary Care,” said Amanda Delaney, a nursing supervisor at Universal Primary Care. “She has been an integral member of the Coleman DPI team since the beginning as well as taking over some of the duties of managing our Olean VFC vaccines.”

This scholarship will aid Hall in her goals of furthering her educational pursuits and advancing her professional career. Hall has even considered potentially pursuing Nurse Practitioner training further down the road and welcomes the task of taking on even more responsibility at Universal Primary Care in whatever capacity that may be.

HRSA Grant Reverse Site Visit

Community Health Grants Manager, Kylea Andreano, represented Chautauqua Health Network and the Southern Tier West Health Workforce Partnership on the Strategies for Sustainability panel at the Rural Public Health Workforce Training Network Program Reverse Site Visit in Atlanta, Georgia last week.

Highlighted activities included advancements made in care coordination training, scholarship program development and care coordination networking events. Chautauqua Health Network was one of three grantees on the panel sharing with the thirty-two-grantee cohort.

Heritage Applies for Funding

Heritage is a not-for-profit human services ministry for seniors. Their goal is to fulfill their mission to serve others. Their full continuum of care grows within the community. They welcome seniors in every stage, extending solutions and access to quality care to those who need it most.

For over 130 years, Heritage has promoted hope, dignity, and purposeful living through Christ-centered ministries. Vibrant lifestyle amenities and innovative programming provides seniors rehab, skilled nursing, independent, and assisted living options. Each of their communities offers its own unique services and amenities which allow seniors to live full and vibrant lives.

Heritage is currently applying for three grants, which are essentially applications for funding to support specific projects. Think of them as investments in our future. These grants focus on critical areas:

·      Cybersecurity: Ensuring our systems and data are protected.

·      Cashflow: Strengthening our financial stability.

·      Multi-use Stables Facility: Transforming the stables into a versatile community space.

By completing this short survey, you'll be playing a vital role in shaping the direction of Heritage. Your insights will greatly strengthen our grant applications and help us secure the resources needed to achieve these important goals.

Please click here to take the survey and thank you for your time and continued support!

For more information, visit their website here: Heritage Ministries – Promoting Hope, Dignity, and Purposeful Living (heritage1886.org)

Training and Resources

Western New York Rural Area Health Education, Inc. (R-AHEC) improves the quality of healthcare in our region through workforce development, education, and resources. Their values include community, excellence, innovation, and partnership.

WNY R-AHEC is offering a Teen-Led Professional Development Training Series. Check out the flyer for more information and visit their website here: Home - WNY R-AHEC

This e-newsletter is for anyone in, and interested in, the health care workforce in Chautauqua County. We'll look at resources and educational opportunities with the goal of increasing health care, wellness and overall quality of life in the Southern Tier; please forward this email freely!

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