Join Us for Safe Kids Week: Infant Safe Sleep 5K Run & Walk!Next week marks the beginning of Safe Kids Week, a national celebration dedicated to promoting prevention of child injuries and empowering parents with practical safety tips. To kick off this important week, we're hosting an Infant Safe Sleep 5K Run & Walk on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at the Allegany River Trail, St. Bonaventure University. This event is designed to raise awareness about safe sleeping practices for infants, ensuring they all have a secure sleeping environment. There's still time to join us! Click here to register and be a part of this impactful event. Let's work together to keep our kids safe and healthy! Strengthening Peer Support in EMSYesterday, Jordan and I had a productive meeting with Mike Prutsman, Sean Smith, and Mindy Vail from CASA-Trinity. We discussed the vital integration of substance use peer support into EMS overdose patient sign-off calls.
Our goal is to establish a smooth transition for individuals receiving treatment for overdose, ensuring they seamlessly access peer support and necessary resources when they're ready. This collaboration with CASA-Trinity marks an exciting step forward in enhancing our support systems. I'm eager to continue working closely with CASA-Trinity on this initiative. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need. Assisting Individuals in CrisisThis week, we were fortunate to host a training session supported by the CARES UP funding initiative, which was secured by Trans Am Ambulance Services. The training spanned two days and focused on the "Assisting Individuals in Crisis" course provided by the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF). Bonnie Frazer led the sessions, where participants from Trans Am Ambulance Services, the City of Olean Police, and the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Department came together to learn. We were pleased to partner with Trans Am to bring this valuable training to our community, using the training space here at STHCS. Board Meeting Highlights: Fiscal Audit PresentationOn Tuesday, we gathered for our quarterly Board of Directors meeting, where Ed Bysiek, CPA, presented the findings from our 2023 external fiscal audit. His assessment painted a positive picture of our financial operations, highlighting our strong internal controls and overall financial position. Ed's deep understanding of our organization's goals, coupled with his clear explanation of financial details, always impresses me. I want to extend my gratitude to Ed and Colleen Ross, our dedicated Bookkeeper, for their hard work. Additionally, I want to commend our committed Board members for their ongoing support and contributions, which are crucial in advancing our mission to enhance healthcare services in the rural communities we serve.
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ABOUTDonna Kahm has served as President and CEO at STHCS since January 2007. |