Brooks-TLC Hospital System, Inc.

03/19/2026

Happy Certified Nurses Day! Today we celebrate the dedication, expertise, and compassion of our certified nurses at Brooks‑TLC Hospital. Thank you for your commitment to providing exceptional care and making a difference in the lives of our patients every day.

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀

03/16/2026

Excited doesn't begin to sum up our collective feelings today!! Thanks to everyone who has supported and continues to support this endeavor for the betterment of healthcare in our community!

Kaleida Health announced Monday that initial site work for the new $224 million Northern Chautauqua Hospital project begins this week.

https://www.observertoday.com/news/top-stories/2026/03/site-work-begins-for-new-hospital-in-fredonia-this-week/

03/16/2026

It is HR Professionals Week! We want to give a special shoutout to our amazing Human Resources team at Brooks‑TLC Hospital. Your dedication, support, and care help our staff thrive and make it possible for us to provide the best care to our community every day. Thank you for all that you do!

03/13/2026

We’re hiring! 💙 Join the Brooks‑TLC Hospital team and make a real difference in the lives of our patients and community. Grow your career with a team that values compassion, expertise, and teamwork.

Learn more and apply today: brookshospital.org/careers

03/12/2026

Dr. Kukreja is one of the best around. We are so lucky to have him caring for our community at Brooks-TLC Hospital and Lake Erie Medical Services!

Meet Dr Kukreja,

Dr. Kukreja is an orthopedic-trained surgeon with over 20 years of clinical experience in orthopedics, and advanced subspecialty training in simple and complex spine surgery. After completing medical school and his orthopedic surgery residency in India, Dr. Kukreja was awarded fellowships in the United States which further developed his expertise.

The majority of his extensive, clinical training focused on the spine, Dr. Kukreja’s primary area of interest. Two of those experiences took place in the northeast region of the U.S., one in the University at Buffalo Spine Fellowship Program, the other, in Harvard University’s Pediatric Orthopedic and Spine Fellowship Program.

Dr. Kukreja comes to our community from Glen Rock, New Jersey, where he was an orthopedic and spine surgeon at CitiMed NY. he welcomes patients at the LEMS office, 419 Central Ave. Dunkirk and has surgical privileges, for orthopedic and spine surgeries, at Brooks Hospital, 529 Central Ave., Dunkirk.

He and his family have purchased a home in Fredonia.

03/11/2026

Recovering from an injury or surgery?

Physical therapy can help restore strength, improve mobility, reduce pain, and get you back to your daily activities. At Brooks-TLC Hospital, our experienced team provides personalized care in patient-friendly spaces at both Brooks-TLC Hospital and Gowanda Urgent Care.

Learn more about our Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation services: https://brookshospital.org/how-physical-therapy-supports-recovery-after-injury-or-surgery/

03/09/2026

Patient Safety Awareness Week is a time to reaffirm our commitment to providing safe, high‑quality care every day. At Brooks‑TLC Hospital, patient safety is always our top priority as we work to keep high quality care close to home for the people of Chautauqua County.

03/08/2026

In honor of International Women’s Day, we are proud to recognize the incredible women of Brooks-TLC Hospital and Lake Erie Medical Services — and the women who inspire them every day. 💙

Your dedication, compassion, leadership, and teamwork help create a strong and supportive community for our patients and one another. While we can’t capture everyone in a single post, today we celebrate each and every woman who makes a difference within our hospital, our practices, and beyond. A special shout-out to the men who shared photos of the women who inspire them, we love seeing this celebration from every perspective!

03/06/2026

It’s blood drive time! 🩸

Join us for our first ConnectLife Blood Drive of the year on Wednesday, March 11. We’ve also returned to Wednesdays for our 2026 drives. Save the following dates for upcoming collections throughout the year: Wednesday, 6/24; Wednesday, 9/16; and Wednesday, 12/9.

If you’re able, please sign up in advance using the information in the graphic, but walk-ins are always welcome. Thank you to everyone who donates and to the teams who help support their coworkers while they give. It truly takes a village!

03/05/2026

Dr. Shahzad is an integral part of our Brooks-TLC and LEMS medical team. We are proud to have him delivering expert care to our patients!

03/05/2026

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Early detection saves lives, and regular screenings play an important role in prevention.

If you’ve been putting off care because you think you’ll have to wait months for an appointment — don’t.
Our GI team at Lake Erie Medical Services is here for you.

Colonoscopy & preventive screenings
Colorectal concerns
Abdominal pain & IBS

Patient-centered care, backed by the Brooks-TLC Hospital System.

📞 Call today. Be seen tomorrow. 716-672-2000