Upcoming Events
BUSTI CHURCH OF GOD EVENT - May 30 2025
Busti Church of God Rural Mobile Medical Unit Health and Wellness Initiative Event! Stay tuned for updates as the event gets closer! If you would like to participate, please call Judy Wroda at 716 661 3010 / 716 450 3960
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UPDATE!
2025 Symposium and Brocton CSD Rural Mobile Medical Unit Health and Wellness Initiative Event! TOGETHER, WE CAN! which was held on Friday, March 14th, 2025! This event hosted over 369 attendees!
Our Speakers this year were:
Rodney Buchanan, Westfield Memorial Hospital Administrator - Rodney shared his thoughts on this year's theme, TOGETHER, WE CAN!, bringing providers, physicians, dentists, mental health providers and others together to support our rural communities - bringing health equity and accessibility to those who normally would not be able to access these services! Together, we can do this! And, on March 14th, we did so this!
Christopher Ramnauth, Veteran's Administration S.A.V.E Program - Chris shared mental health resources and guidance for our veterans and their families! He shared how to assist a person who is struggling with empathy and how to help the person move forward with appropriate care and supports - it was a mesmerizing conversation that held insights into pain that some of us never realized.
Mary Beth Dreyer, Upstate Poison Control - Mary Beth's lecture was very informative and demonstrative of how ordinary candies and liquids can be mistaken for prescribed and deadly medications. The charts that were shared showed accurate detail and are an excellent resource for parents, schools and organizations to utilize with those they come in contact with on a daily basis. I have ordered some of these posters and if you would like one to post, please contact me and I will get one to you!
Saraden Randall - Child Advocacy Program ( CAP ) - Saraden's lecture was one that broke hearts and opened eyes to the abuse our children face on a daily basis. Trafficking has become such a plague on our children, but unfortunately, one that is often perpetrated by those who profess to love them. It is a confusing and horrendous act, and one that needs to stop. Saraden and CAP are doing their best to assist children who are identified as being trafficked and abused and we should all take to heart their knowledge and compassion.
Kristi Moscato, Person Centered Services and Mom - Kristi shared a story of her life with her child who lives with disabilities. She discussed the issues of bullying, misunderstanding, the pains of growing up, the joy of love - every parent, whether they have a child with a disability or not, should open their hearts to hear lectures such as this.
Several Mobile Medical Units and Medical Services were offered throughout the day:
Fredonia GLPP Physical Therapy set up an area where folks could be instructed in basic posture and balance issues
The Chautauqua Center's Mobile Medical Unit was on site for the day with Dr. Chen performing well-child visits, some basic immunizations, as well as Dentist, Dr. Hutter who provided basic dental exams/cavity checks in the BCSD Nurse's Office!
Roswell Comprehensive Cancer Center was on site sharing visual education ( BIG Colon and BIG Lungs!) on various cancers and how to detect them and what to do after a diagnosis
UPMC Chautauqua was on site offering wellness checks to adults and elders
Erie PA VET CENTER had their mobile unit on site and assisted Vets and their families who were experiencing issues with mental health
NYS Veteran's Administration was on site with the mobile unit and assisted Vets and others with Vet services and questions
WNY Urology was on site and provided PSA blood tests to men to check for prostate cancer!
Erie Retinal Services performed free retinal exams, with free follow-up if issues were detected!
Oishei Children's Hospital / Kaleida Health was on site to share information about their services to our children and families and to encourage safety during the summer fun months!
Allegheny Health Network (AHN ), Westfield Memorial Hospital was on site and shared information on various health concerns and discussed women's breast care and other health issues
Erin Gaken, Brooks Hospital came to the event to share information on the new hospital that is being built in the Fredonia Dunkirk area and offered information on their physicians and services
Other agencies who were on site to assist were:
ACCES-VR, AfterCare, Allegheny Health Network, Westfield Memorial Hospital, Highmark Health, Alzheimer's Association, Americorp Foster Grandparents Program, Aspire, Patti the Autism Coach!, BOCES Nursing Program, Boys and Girls Club, Brooks Hospital ,University of Rochester Cancer Services, Child Advocacy Program, Catholic Charities WIC, Suicide Prevention, Chautauqua Hospice, Chautauqua Works, Cornell Extension Home weatherization progam, Sanfilippo Solutions, Department of Public Services/Albany, Center for Elder Law and Justice, Elderwood, EPIC, Erie Retina Research, Feedmore WNY ( SNAP ), Fidelis, GLPP Physical Therapy, GoodSkills, Goodwill Senior Employment, Healthy Community Alliance, Heritage Skilled Nursing Facilities and transportation, Hillside Peer Navigator Program, HOPE Chautauqua, Intandem, JCC HS Pipeline Development, JCC Workforce Development, Job Corps, JPD Domestic Violence Program and HOPE !!!, Molina Healthcare, Nascentia, New Directions, NY ABLE Accounts, NYS Office for New Americans, NYS Veteran's Services, Oishei Children's Hospital, Person Centered Services, Portland Fire Department, Roswells's PPAC Tobacco Free, Prevention Works Youth Prevention Education, PrimeCare, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Chautauqua County Sheriff's Department, SILC (various programs), STEL Compeer Program, Tanglewood Comfort Today, The Chautauqua Center, Total Senior Care, The Resource Center Behavioral Health, TRC Family Health, TRC InvestU, TRC Workforce Development, University at Buffalo Primary Care, University at Buffalo Center for Transitional Sciences Institute, Univera, UPMC Chautauqua, Upstate Poison Control, Buffalo Vet Center, Erie PA Vet Center, VA Mental Health SAVE Program, WNY VA Healthcare System, WNY Urology, YWCA of Chautauqua County.
Next year's event is scheduled for Friday, March 13th, 2026! I hope you can come and visit with us a bit!
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SCHOOL DAYS!
SILC has staff that go to area schools and assist the students, staff and parents!
The schedule for Judy Wroda is:
Brocton Central School - Tuesdays 9 a.m. until 2 / 2:30p.m.