WNY Digital Equity Coalition Meeting ![]() Jordan presented an update on our Moving Forward Together project to the WNY Digital Equity Coalition. This coalition gifted us the funds to expand our efforts and allowed us to add another telesuite location at the Whitesville Public Library. During her presentation, she shared information from needs assessments, details about the telesuites, snippets of our telehealth training videos, and plans for the future. I wanted to shout out to Jordan for her outstanding work on this presentation and the project. Rural Health Network Technical Assistance ![]() The Charles D. Cook Office of Rural Health recently had a funding opportunity available for organizations currently funded under the Rural Health Network Development Program for technical assistance. As a result, STHCS was able to apply for and receive a grant for a Strategic Plan for our new program, Step Into Healthcare, that I have been working to develop. STHCS started this program as a pilot with Olean General Hospital and HomeCare & Hospice and aims to recruit individuals into entry-level positions to help these individuals advance further in healthcare careers. I want to thank the individuals that took the time to be interviewed by our consultant, Mary Beth Debus, as their feedback will be crucial for our plan. I look forward to receiving our completed strategic plan and expanding this program to work with several other healthcare facilities in our catchment! Strawberry Fest ![]() Last week, STHCS Staff were able to attend the Olean General Hospital Strawberry Festival and have a table as part of the health fair. In addition, we were able to promote several of STHCS' programs, including the upcoming Safe Kids events and our health insurance enrollment program. Update Link Conversation on Health Disparities in Rural New York![]() The Health Foundation for Western and Central New York released a report on Community Health Needs and Opportunities in WNY's Southern Tier. This report highlighted our work (see me on page 14) and how the social determinants of health and other over-arching systemic needs have an impact on the well-being of people in this region. Now, HFWCNY is continuing this conversation by hosting a virtual meeting for community organizations and health care providers serving rural New York State on July 18. A panel of community health leaders from western New York's Southern Tier will discuss key topics such as trauma-informed care and health equity issues affecting rural New Yorkers across the state. For more information and to register to attend, please click here. Pediatric Classes![]() This past week, we held two courses for healthcare providers on treating pediatric patients. First, we hosted the AHA's PEARS (Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization) Course in partnership with the Finger Lakes Regional Training Center. PEARS prepares students to provide appropriate lifesaving interventions within the initial minutes of response until a child can be transferred to an advanced life support provider. We also hosted a pediatric safe transport presentation with John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital’s Benjamin Kasper BS, AEMTP, CPST, Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinator. Participants learned about best practices on how pediatric patients should be transported in ambulances. Discussions also occurred on different available restraint devices. Thanks to all who attended to ensure pediatric patients receive excellent care! Update Link |
ABOUTDonna Kahm has served as President and CEO at STHCS since January 2007. |