We’re excited to announce that Remote Area Medical (RAM) will host a free pop-up clinic in Olean on September 13–14. The clinic will offer medical, dental, and vision services at no cost to individuals who are uninsured, underinsured, or facing barriers to care. 
In addition to direct services, we plan to be onsite sharing information about health insurance options and New York’s 1115 Medicaid waiver. This is a unique opportunity to both meet urgent health needs and connect people to longer-term resources. More details will be shared as planning continues. 

We recently received a heartfelt message from Tyrell Fuqua, a 2022 graduate of our EMT-B program: 
“Just wanted to thank you all again. My fiancée and I were in the EMT course back in 2022. We are almost done with our paramedic program here in NYC. Thank you again. I am now an EMS supervisor in The Bronx. We owe you a lot.” 
Stories like Tyrell’s are powerful reminders of the difference these programs make. We’re proud of the role we play in helping students launch meaningful careers in EMS—and deeply grateful to the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation for believing in this work and making it possible. We wish Tyrell and Jalenni continued success as they take the next steps in their EMS journey

We had a productive meeting this week with Tim McNeil to continue our conversations around the 1115 Medicaid waiver. These discussions are helping define our role in advancing the waiver goal of better integrating medical and social care. We’re energized by the opportunities this work presents and remain committed to strengthening partnerships that promote health equity across our region.  
Several of our team members have been actively engaged in this work, and I want to thank Lacey, Lindsey, KC, and Bethany for their dedication—and Jordan for taking the lead on this important initiative.  

On Thursday, I participated in our first virtual NYS Rural Health Council meeting. A big thank you to Claire Parde, our Chair, for leading a smooth and engaging session. I also want to recognize Karen Madden and her team for their ongoing support—they're always a valuable resource to this group.  
The Council's mission is to advise the Commissioner of Health on all aspects of rural health care and delivery, ensuring that policies and programs address the unique challenges faced by rural communities. It's a vital platform for voicing the needs of areas like ours.  
These meetings are essential for staying connected with statewide initiatives and ensuring that the perspectives of our rural communities are heard. I'm proud that we have a seat at the table to represent Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua counties and to advocate for the health needs of the region we serve.