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The Team Who We Are See our Board of Directors Donna Kahm, SPHR President & CEO Lacey Arnold Program Support Specialist Alicia Broadbent Director of Planning & Development KC Cone Program Assistant Toni Cottone Program Assistant Lindsey Green Program Support Specialist Mark Leckband Program Assistant Colleen Ross Bookkeeper Bethany Schoonover-Kruse Program Assistant Ellie Strade Program Assistant Jordan Yaros Director of Grant Operations

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Our Facility In April 2017, Southern Tier Health Care System began renovating their new training space at 150 North Union Street, Olean, NY, in the building that many remember as the "Old Sears Building." This project was ten years in the making, and STHCS staff moved into our new home in late November 2017. This new space includes 4 training rooms, an EMS training space, and offices available for lease for not-for-profits. The new building also features a state-of-the-art distance learning training center that allows for training to be broadcast to many satellite sites to access quality education. Office space is available for lease, and 4 training rooms can be reserved for meetings that can accommodate up to 40 people. If you are interested in our space, please contact us. BUILDING USE REQUEST Building Use Request We appreciate your interest in utilizing our facility for your upcoming event or meeting. To proceed, kindly fill out the form to submit your request. Once received, we will check availability and follow up with you promptly.

STHCS is Featured in a National Article STHCS was recently featured in a national article by Reward Gateway that highlights how we’re using our wellness grant to strengthen community health—starting with our own team. We know that to truly support the wellness of the Southern Tier, we have to model it ourselves. This initiative is just one part of our broader approach to community wellness, focusing on connection, mental health, and accessible resources. We’re proud to be recognized for this work and excited to keep growing it with your support. Take a minute to check out the story here: STHCS Community Wellness Success Story Click here to join us on the Wellbeing+ app! Summer Momentum As we approach the end of June, I want to take a moment to recognize the ongoing efforts across our EMS system. This week, our team continued supporting providers across the region with critical program guidance, technical assistance, and coordination. Being the program agency for the Southwestern Region of New York means we’re not only a resource, but also an advocate — making sure the needs of rural EMS are heard at the State level. I also want to thank everyone who has contributed to our summer programming and outreach efforts. From Safe Kids initiatives to our EMT-B Academy prep, it’s clear that when we work together — providers, educators, and community partners — we’re creating real access to care. Looking ahead, we’ll be sharing more about our building renovation progress and how it supports workforce development. Stay tuned — and thank you for continuing to champion this work with us.

1115 Waiver – Screening & Navigation Services Now Available I’m pleased to share that we are now offering screening and navigation services under the 1115 Waiver. This initiative allows us to help Medicaid members determine their eligibility for additional non-medical support services—like rental assistance, transportation, food access, and other community resources. We’re inviting our partners to start referring Medicaid members who have a current CIN number to us for screening. It’s a simple, streamlined process, and we can help connect eligible individuals with services that support their overall well-being. To make referrals easy, we’ve created a secure online form: https://wkf.ms/3R9BInl. If it’s helpful, we’re happy to provide your team with referral data or walk through the process. Please reach out if you have any questions—we appreciate your partnership in helping to meet these important needs. Celebrating Nurses Week This week, we’re proud to join our local hospitals and healthcare organizations in celebrating Nurses Week. Nurses are the heart of healthcare—working tirelessly in hospitals, clinics, schools, and out in the community to care for others. To all the nurses in our region: thank you for your dedication, compassion, and everything you do. We appreciate you today and every day!

Visit from NYS Department of Health – EMS Division Last week, we were proud to host Drew Chesney and Bryan Goyette from the New York State Department of Health’s Division of Emergency Medical Services. Both Drew and Bryan serve as Unit Chiefs of Instructional Standards and Compliance. Their visit focused on our EMS education programs and included a thoughtful discussion about our ongoing efforts to strengthen training and workforce development across the region. It was a pleasure to showcase our facility and the resources we’ve built to support and advance prehospital care in our rural communities. We sincerely thank Drew and Bryan for taking the time to visit and learn more about the work we’re doing here in the Southern Tier. OGH Auxiliary Strawberry Festival On Wednesday, members of our team took part in the Olean General Hospital Auxiliary’s annual Strawberry Festival. We joined the health fair portion of the event, where we had the chance to connect with community members and share information about the programs and services we offer—including details about our 1115 Waiver screening program for individuals who may benefit from additional community-based support services. Special thanks to Toni, Ellie, Bethany, and KC for generously sharing their time to represent STHCS. And thank you to the OGH Auxiliary for hosting such a fun and meaningful event that celebrates summer while promoting health and wellness throughout our region.