CEO Update: December 19, 2025

Jones Memorial Hospital Earns National Recognition

I want to recognize Jones Memorial Hospital for being named a 5-Star Honoree on Forbes’ first-ever Top Hospitals list for 2026. Being included among the top hospitals in the nation is a meaningful achievement and reflects the consistent leadership, clinical excellence, and patient-centered care demonstrated by the Jones Memorial team.

This recognition is especially significant for Rural New York, where hospitals often face greater challenges related to access, workforce, and resources. Jones Memorial continues to show that rural hospitals can deliver high-quality, advanced care while remaining deeply rooted in the communities they serve. It also speaks to the trust patients and families place in receiving care close to home.

Congratulations to the entire Jones Memorial team on this well-deserved national recognition... Learn more here: https://www.forbes.com/lists/top-hospitals/.

Advancing Surgical Care in Rural New York

This week I attended Olean General Hospital’s “Meet the Robot” event, which marked the introduction of the da Vinci Xi Surgical System to our region. This is an important milestone for OGH and for access to advanced surgical care in Rural New York. Bringing this level of technology to a rural hospital reflects OGH’s commitment to keeping high-quality, complex care local. The event included a live demonstration and a panel discussion highlighting how robotic-assisted surgery can improve precision and patient outcomes, support surgical recruitment, and reduce the need for patients to travel outside the region for care.

Investments like this are critical for Rural New York, where access to advanced services depends on strong leadership, workforce development, and innovation. I appreciate the opportunity to attend and commend Olean General Hospital and its clinical leadership for taking this important step forward for rural healthcare.

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