CEO Update: October 24, 2025

SIDS Awareness Month

October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month, a reminder of the importance of safe sleep practices that help keep babies safe and healthy. Through our Cribs for Kids program, we provide portable cribs, fitted sheets, and education to families in Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua counties who do not have a safe sleep space for their baby. We share the “ABCs of Safe Sleep”: babies should always sleep Alone, on their Back, and in a Crib for every sleep. A special thank you to all our funders who support this program and make it possible for us to provide these critical resources to families. To learn more or to refer a family, please visit www.sthcs.org/cribs-for-kids.

Step Into Healthcare Career Academy

On October 20, we launched our Step Into Healthcare Career Academy, which will continue through December 15, 2025. Coordinated by KC, this program gives students hands-on learning and direct exposure to healthcare careers in our region. Several students from Olean High School, Franklinville High School, and Hinsdale Central School are participating this session. This academy is part of our broader recruitment and retention programming, helping to inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals. Thank you to KC for leading this important work and guiding students as they explore their future in healthcare.

As always, thank you for supporting our work. Together, we are building healthier families today and strengthening our healthcare workforce for tomorrow.

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