FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Anne Massar

Tuesday, December 21, 2004 366-3333

Chautauqua County Home Care Association Celebrates National Home Care Month

JAMESTOWN - In celebration of November as National Home Care Month, the Chautauqua County Home Care Association, and honored employees and guests, recently gathered at Vullo’s Restaurant in Jamestown for their annual dinner and employee recognition.

The annual dinner provides special recognition to employees throughout the county for their exemplary service to their agencies and their patients.

The evening was highlighted by keynote speaker, Chautauqua County Workforce Investment Board Executive Director Dr. Susan McNamara and the presentation of the Annual Service Award by County Commissioner of Social Services Kirk Maurer to the Long Term Medicaid Unit, under the direction of Anne Thomas.

The association membership is comprised of home care agencies throughout the county, which include Accredited Care, Aftercare, Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc.; Caregivers, Hospice, PSA Healthcare, TLC Health Network and Willcare.

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