CEO Update: October 3, 2025

Building Capacity Through Training and Collaboration

Catholic Health and Kaleida Health partnered to present BEFAST stroke training this week, teaching providers how to quickly recognize the signs of stroke (Balance, Eyes, Face, Arms, Speech, Time) and act fast. This training highlights the collaboration across systems—Catholic Health, Kaleida Health, Olean General, and EMS—that is improving consistency and outcomes across Western NY.

Also this week, our training center hosted the Paramedic class, ITLS training, a CLI course, the SWREMSCO meeting, and a community blood drive. It’s exciting to see the building used so actively for education, collaboration, and community service. This also underscores why building out the lower level is so important—to ensure we have the space needed to keep pace with the growing demand for trainings and events that strengthen our region.

We are grateful to Catholic Health, Kaleida Health, and all our community partners for bringing these important trainings and events to our region and for their commitment to improving stroke outcomes through collaboration.

Investing in Rural Communities

The USDA Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program is a great opportunity for municipalities, nonprofits, and Tribes to access affordable funding for essential projects like health clinics, fire stations, childcare centers, and libraries. Applications are accepted year-round, with priority for small, low-income communities.

I encourage our partners to look into this program and see how it might support your own projects. Click here to learn more.

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