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Building on Success: A Look Back at 2024 and Our Path Forward in 2025 As I begin my 19th year as President and CEO of Southern Tier Health Care System and my 24th year with the organization, I am incredibly proud to reflect on 2024—a year marked by remarkable achievements and meaningful progress. These accomplishments are a testament to the unwavering support of our Board of Directors and the dedication of our exceptional staff. Together, we have continued to advance our mission to improve health and wellness in rural communities. To provide a comprehensive overview, I’ve prepared a document highlighting the strategic initiatives, partnerships, and milestones that have defined 2024, along with our goals and priorities for 2025. I encourage you to take the time to review it—it truly showcases the impact of our collective efforts and our vision for the future. Please click here to review the document. Paramedic Program Kicks Off Across the Southern Tier I am thrilled to announce the start of the UPMC Chautauqua Regional Paramedic Program, where 44 dedicated students from Jamestown, Belmont, and Olean have embarked on a 15-month journey to become certified New York State paramedics. Throughout the program, students will attend classes twice a week, gaining hands-on experience through hospital clinical rotations and ambulance ride-alongs. These opportunities will allow them to develop and refine the critical skills required of advanced life support providers. We are especially proud to host and support the 15 Olean-based students as they work toward this significant achievement. Their commitment to this challenging program reflects the dedication and passion needed to serve our communities in emergency medical care.

Paramedic Program Preparations Last week, I had the privilege of meeting with the dedicated faculty of the Olean site of the Regional Paramedic Program as they finalized preparations for the program's official launch next week. The passion, expertise, and commitment of these educators are truly inspiring, and it’s clear they are deeply invested in the success of their students and the program as a whole. This program represents a significant milestone for our region. By providing high-quality paramedic education locally, we are not only equipping future paramedics with the knowledge and skills they need to excel but also addressing the critical need for highly trained EMS professionals in our communities. Strong EMS systems are the backbone of emergency medical care, and this program is a powerful step toward strengthening that foundation. I am confident that the graduates of this program will make a meaningful difference in countless lives. Thank you to everyone who has played a role in bringing this initiative to fruition. I look forward to celebrating the launch next week and watching the positive impact unfold in the months and years ahead. Enhancing Our Training Center for the Future It’s hard to believe we’ve been in our building for over eight years! Over this time, our training center has become a hub of learning, growth, and collaboration. To further enhance this space, we’re excited to announce the addition of two new 85-inch screens. These upgrades will significantly improve the experience for our trainees, allowing us to better support interactive learning and presentations. This comes just in time for our 2025-2026 Paramedic program, which will be utilizing the training room on a weekly basis. It’s been incredible to see our rooms being utilized to their fullest capacity, and we’re proud to continue investing in technology that keeps us at the forefront of training excellence. We can’t wait to see the positive impact these enhancements will have on our team and the individuals we serve!