social programs

OLEAN — Olean General Hospital has welcomed nurse practitioner Kelly Blackmon, a native of Shinglehouse, Pa., to its primary care practice. Blackmon j...

Rep. Nicholas Langworthy claims the GOP budget “eliminates waste, fraud and abuse” while protecting programs like Medicaid. But the “historic savings”...

OLEAN — Total Senior Care, Inc. announces it has been awarded a grant through the ALDI Community Gift Card Program to support its ongoing Supply Pantr...

DEAR RUSTY: I just turned 65 years old in February. I need to sign up for Social Security but don’t even know where to start. — Seeking Assistance DEA...

BRADFORD, Pa. — Beginning this fall, the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will offer its Bachelor of Science in Nursing program online to make it ...

Mercy Flight has begun a part-time, seasonal expansion of its service to Allegany County, covering a 12-hour service period based in Wellsville from T...

ALLEGANY — HomeCare & Hospice announced the addition of two professionals to its Allegany team: Kaitlin Wallace and Michael Bowley. With their shared ...

OLEAN — In marking National Nurses Week, Olean General Hospital and Bradford Regional Medical Center held their annual nurse recognition ceremonies to...

ALLEGANY — HomeCare & Hospice is now enrolling students for its next home health aide (HHA) training class, set to begin June 2 at its Allegany office...

DEAR RUSTY: Does everyone need to sign up for Medicare Part A, even if you are ex-military? Or only on Medicaid, regardless of whether you are eligibl...

WELLSVILLE — Jones Memorial Hospital is preparing for annual Hospital Week, which runs May 11-17 this year. In partnership with the American Hospital ...

BRADFORD, Pa. — Among the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s Class of 2025 are the first energy engineering technology major to graduate and a cri...

ST. BONAVENTURE — Nursing is a difficult profession, and healthcare facilities nationwide continue to experience shortages of trained nurses. As Natio...

Building on years of service, the latest mission by St. Bonaventure University’s Students Without Borders took the group back to the Dominican Republi...

OLEAN — Penny Payne and Barbara Thrush, both registered nurses, are this month’s Star Award recipients at Olean General Hospital and Bradford (Pa.) Re...

ASK RUSTY: I am writing to ask for your advice on when I should sign up or enroll in a Medicare Plan. I have submitted an early retirement application...

OLEAN — During the month of May, Bradford (Pa.) Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), Kaleida Health facilities, are offeri...

DEAR RUSTY: I am thoroughly confused. What do I need to do to continue receiving automatic Social Security deposits to my bank account, and maintain o...