CEO Update: May 22, 2026

Preparing Tomorrow’s Healthcare Workforce Today

This week, we welcomed leadership and educators from Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES Career & Technical Education for a collaborative visit focused on healthcare workforce development, education, and future partnerships.

The group spent time learning more about our programs, EMS and community initiatives, and the growing healthcare needs across our rural region. Discussions focused on career pathways, workforce expectations, student opportunities, and ways we can continue building stronger connections between education and healthcare.

I want to thank KC Cone and Jordan Yaros for coordinating the visit, and thank Amanda Miller and the CABOCES team for spending the afternoon with us. The conversations were extremely positive, and we look forward to continuing the partnership moving forward. Partnerships like these are important as we continue working together to strengthen the future healthcare workforce in the Southern Tier.

EMS Week has been a great reminder of the strength of our EMS community

Over the past week, we have had the opportunity to connect with providers, agencies, hospitals, and community partners through several EMS Week cookouts and events recognizing the work happening every day across our region. It has been great seeing so many providers take a few moments to step away, connect with one another, and be recognized for the important work they do.

I want to sincerely thank all of the EMS agencies, hospital partners, and community supporters who helped make these events possible. Your continued support of EMS providers and the healthcare system as a whole does not go unnoticed. Most importantly, thank you to the EMS professionals serving our communities every day and night. Rural EMS continues to face challenges, but the dedication, teamwork, and commitment shown across this region continues to make a difference for the patients and communities we serve.

Thank you all for everything you do.

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