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IMPROVING THE HEALTH & WELLNESS OF OUR RURAL COMMUNITIES

Our Key Services

At Southern Tier Health Care System, we are dedicated to addressing the unique healthcare challenges faced by our rural communities. Our programs are designed to improve access, provide education, and deliver life-saving resources to underserved populations. Here’s how we make a difference:

About us

For 30 years, Southern Tier Health Care System (STHCS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Olean, NY, has served 250,000 residents in Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua counties—rural areas facing severe healthcare shortages and high poverty rates. STHCS partners with healthcare providers, educators, law enforcement, and other leaders to deliver holistic care, leveraging technology to improve access. Programs include EMS training, Narcan education, suicide prevention, and initiatives to eliminate barriers to healthcare. Collaborating with 12 partners, STHCS aligns with health department priorities to enhance healthcare capacity and support underserved communities.

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Our Mission

Our Mission

Our Mission

​It is the mission of Southern Tier Health Care System, Inc. to improve the health and wellness of the rural communities we serve.

Belief Statement

​Agencies and organizations affiliated with STHCS believe that our collective knowledge and experience is an effective resource to address health care issues in our region. We further believe that STHCS is an appropriate mechanism to facilitate the project and programs which may be needed to accomplish this.

Vision Statement

​The vision of STHCS is that comprehensive health needs of all people will be met through its facilitation of an accessible, seamless, quality system of providers and services. This will be accomplished by maximizing resources and cost-effective approaches to improve the quality of life. 

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Donna Kahm has served as President and CEO at Southern Tier Health Care System since January 2007. To view her weekly updates, click below!

Our Programs

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​150 North Union Street
Olean, NY 14760

(716) 372-0614

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