CEO Update: March 27, 2026

Investing in Learning, Strengthening Our Community

This week, I had the opportunity to attend the Link & Learn Seminar on nonprofit fundraising hosted by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation at The Hub. The session, led by Pamela H. Say, focused on practical ways to strengthen how we communicate our work and connect that to real community impact—something that directly applies to what we’re doing every day.

On a personal note, this one meant a lot. Pamela and I first crossed paths more than 25 years ago—she was with HomeCare & Hospice, and I was transitioning from Cuba Memorial Hospital to STHCS. We hadn’t connected in over two decades, so it was really great to reconnect and see how far we’ve both come. It was a good reminder of how important relationships are and the value of continuing to learn and grow in this work. I’m grateful to be part of a community that values this, and I appreciate the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to bringing opportunities like this forward.

Advancing 1115 Waiver Services Across Our Region

Our work surrounding the 1115 Waiver continues to gain momentum, with earlier planning now transitioning into real service delivery across our region. We are working closely with our partners at FLIPA and WNYICC, and I’m proud of how our team has put these services into practice while staying focused on doing this work the right way. It takes coordination, communication, and consistency—and our staff continues to deliver.

We are consistently meeting our weekly goals, and at times exceeding them. That reflects the level of engagement and accountability across this team, and it’s showing up in the results we’re seeing.

Thank you to everyone contributing to this effort. Your work is making a difference and positioning STHCS for long-term success under the Waiver.

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