Annual MeetingOn Tuesday, we held this year's annual meeting of the Southern Tier Health Care System Board of Directors, which was conducted virtually. During the session, I presented a detailed report on the accomplishments of STHCS in 2023 and outlined upcoming projects. My sincere appreciation goes to each board member for their dedicated attendance and active engagement, even amidst their demanding schedules. FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program (AFG) Starting at 8:00 AM, Monday, January 29, 2024, the application period for FEMA's Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program will be open. The AFG's primary mission is to provide fire departments and non-affiliated emergency medical service organizations with the necessary resources to respond to emergencies. Since 2001, the AFG program has been instrumental in providing firefighters and first responders with equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and more. Both fire departments and EMS organizations are eligible to apply. For more information on this program, please click here.
USDA State Director VisitsExciting news! We're thrilled to announce our successful securing of the 6th round of funding from the USDA. It was an honor to host numerous partners for insightful discussions about our future plans, featuring esteemed guests such as State Director Brian Murray, Tom Becker, and Chris Stewart of the USDA. The event saw a great turnout, with participation from members of the STHCS Board of Directors, partnering agencies and representatives from our elected officials' offices. This collective engagement underscores the strength of our partnerships and the community's commitment to our shared goals. Our collaboration with the USDA continues to yield positive results, and we're eagerly looking forward to fostering even more successful collaborations in the future. OGH Wait TimesThis week, I met with OGH and local EMS leaders to discuss the prolonged wait times that EMS has been experiencing at OGH. Unfortunately, this issue is prevalent across the state, leading to extended wait times when bringing patients to the ER. The discussion was productive, and I feel we are moving in the right direction concerning EMS wait times.
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ABOUTDonna Kahm has served as President and CEO at STHCS since January 2007. |