Community Health Needs Assessment – Your Input MattersI’m honored to serve on the Steering Committee for the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), led by Olean General Hospital and the Cattaraugus County Health Department. This effort is critical in identifying the biggest health challenges in our community and shaping future healthcare services. We need your voice! By taking a quick, anonymous 5–10-minute survey, you can help ensure local healthcare services meet the real needs of our region. As a bonus, participants will be entered into a drawing for a Chamber Gift Card. The survey is open until April 15, 2025—please take a moment to share your thoughts and encourage others to do the same! Click here to participate.  Paramedic Program Moves into Hands-On TrainingThe UPMC Chautauqua Regional Paramedic Program, which kicked off on January 6, is now in full swing! The 42 students—representing Jamestown, Belmont, and Olean—are advancing to the next phase of their training, where they will begin developing essential paramedic-level skills.
As part of their coursework, students are completing hospital clinical rotations and EMS ride-alongs, gaining the real-world experience they need to prepare for the challenges of emergency medical care. On April 10, they will all participate in a cadaver lab—an exceptional hands-on learning experience made possible through our valued partnership with Dr. Clemency. We are especially proud to host and support the 14 students training in Olean as they work toward becoming certified New York State paramedics. Their dedication to this rigorous program will strengthen emergency medical services in our region for years to come. Comments are closed.
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