Strengthening Connections in Community Health: Speed Networking Event July 16th -- Men’s Health Month: Promoting Preventive Care and Early Intervention -- Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month: Supporting Cognitive Health and Caregiver Needs -- Weight-Loss Drugs May Lower Cancer Risk in People with Diabetes -- Council Approves Farmers’ Market Opening Day Permit
| | Strengthening Connections in Community Health: Speed Networking Event July 16th | |
Correction: The event will take place on Wednesday, July 16th. Not Tuesday as indicated in the initial newsletter.
Healthcare professionals, care coordinators, and community-based organizations are invited to join an exciting Speed Networking Event on Wednesday, July 16th from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM at St. Susan Center (31 Water Street in Jamestown). Hosted in partnership by the Chautauqua Health Network, Chautauqua Integrated Delivery System (CIDS), United Way of Chautauqua County, and St. Susan Center, this event is designed to bring together those working on the front lines of health and social care to build relationships and explore collaborative opportunities that improve outcomes for individuals and families in our community.
Attendees will engage in brief, impactful conversations that highlight available programs, share strategies for closing care gaps, and promote resource sharing across sectors. This is a valuable opportunity to learn from peers, build referral connections, and stay informed on the latest innovations in community-based care. Whether you work in a clinical setting, coordinate care, or deliver vital community services, this event supports integrated, person-centered care.
To register, follow this link (connect.chq.health/l/1035203/2025-05-19/3cs8q) or scan the QR code on the flyer below and complete the brief form. For questions, please contact Jason Carmen at jason.carmen@chq.health.
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Men’s Health Month: Promoting Preventive Care and Early Intervention
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June is Men’s Health Month—a time to raise awareness about preventable health conditions that disproportionately affect men and boys. Healthcare providers, care coordinators, and CBOs play a vital role in encouraging men to take charge of their health. Many men delay seeking care, often missing opportunities for early diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, depression, and certain cancers. This month is a perfect opportunity to highlight the importance of annual wellness visits, routine screenings, and lifestyle changes that support long-term health.
Community partners and care teams can collaborate to promote outreach events, distribute educational materials, and offer supportive services that reduce barriers to care for male populations. Consider focusing efforts on underserved groups, veterans, or men experiencing housing instability—who may face additional challenges in accessing timely care. By working together across clinical and community settings, we can close care gaps and improve health outcomes for men in our region.
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Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month: Supporting Cognitive Health and Caregiver Needs | | |
Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month is recognized each June to shine a light on the impact of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. With millions affected nationwide, healthcare professionals and CBOs must work together to promote cognitive health, early detection, and supportive services for patients and families. This month is an ideal time to review memory screening protocols, educate patients on the warning signs of dementia, and connect families to resources for long-term planning and care coordination.
Caregivers, often family members, face significant emotional and physical stress—especially when navigating complex care needs with limited support. Organizations are encouraged to share information about respite care, local memory clinics, and caregiver support programs. Whether through clinical assessments or community navigation, our collective efforts can enhance early diagnosis, reduce caregiver burden, and ensure people living with dementia receive dignified, comprehensive care.
| | Weight-Loss Drugs May Lower Cancer Risk in People with Diabetes | |
Blockbuster drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic, and Zepbound—originally developed to treat diabetes and support weight loss—may also have a role in cancer prevention, according to a new study analyzing 170,000 patient records. Researchers found that U.S. adults with obesity and diabetes who took GLP-1 receptor agonists had a slightly lower risk of developing obesity-related cancers compared to those taking diabetes medications not associated with weight loss, such as sitagliptin. While the study does not prove a direct cause-and-effect relationship, experts see it as a promising area for further research, especially given that more than a dozen cancers are linked to obesity.
The study, presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual meeting, was led by Lucas Mavromatis of NYU’s Grossman School of Medicine and funded by the NIH. Using data from 43 U.S. health systems, researchers compared two well-matched groups—one taking GLP-1 medications and the other on non-weight-loss diabetes drugs. After four years, those on GLP-1 drugs had a 7% lower risk of obesity-related cancers and an 8% lower overall mortality rate. In total, the GLP-1 group had 2,501 new cancer cases, versus 2,671 in the comparison group.
The protective effect was more apparent in women, though the study couldn’t pinpoint why. Hormonal differences, metabolism, and blood drug concentrations are potential factors. Experts like Dr. Ernest Hawk of MD Anderson, who was not involved in the research, see these results as a compelling call to further explore how weight-loss medications might contribute to chronic disease prevention, including cancer.
AP Medical Writer Carla K. Johnson contributed to this report. To view the article in The Post-Journal, click here.
| | Council Approves Farmers’ Market Opening Day Permit | | |
The Jamestown Farmer’s Market is preparing for its annual opening day on June 7, once again partnering with Jamestown Pride for a special kickoff celebration. The market will run every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 7 through November 22, on Third Street between Main and Cherry Streets. For opening day, the Pride event will expand the footprint of the market—stretching up Main Street to Fourth Street and down Third Street to Pine, forming an L-shape in addition to the regular market layout.
Nick Weith, representing the Farmer’s Market at a recent City Council work session, shared that the market will now begin an hour earlier than previous years. Food trucks will be included in the event, and city officials clarified that special event permits allow trucks to operate closer to restaurants than usual. Development Director Crystal Surdyk and Councilman Jeff Russell confirmed these food vendors are permitted within the event zone, addressing recurring concerns from local restaurant owners. One potential vendor is A Slice of Home, a new pizzeria on North Main Street, which may participate using both their storefront and food truck. The Public Safety Committee has approved the special event permit.
Original reporting credited to Sara Holthouse. To view the article in The Post-Journal, click here.
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