Southern Tier Health Care System, Inc. (STHCS) is a three-county rural health network serving Allega
10/30/2025
Get ready to explore some of the U.S.’s most iconic National Parks this November! Join us for a month-long adventure as you walk or move every day to earn steps, unlock milestones, and work toward your step and wellness goals.
Stay active, move indoors or outdoors, and boost your health with mini wellness tips and fun activities throughout the month. Complete challenges to reach milestones and keep your adventure going strong.
🍂 Bonus: Participate all month long—through chats, mini challenges, and content engagement—for a chance to be entered to win a prize at the end of November!
Which participant will reach the finish line first? Let’s step into adventure together and find out!
👉 Join the challenge here: sthcs.org/wellbeing
10/29/2025
Do you get WIC or SNAP and are you on Medicaid? 🥕
You may qualify for even more help!
We may be able to link you to other food programs and support. Connect with a navigator to see if you qualify:
Did you miss the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day but have old, unused, or expired medications? There are public disposal locations all year long! Visit www.sthcs.org/medsafety to find a collection site near you.
10/25/2025
TODAY from 10AM to 2PM is the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Bring your old, unused, or expired medications to one of the collection sites. Below are participating locations by county or visit www.sthcs.org/medsafety to find a collection site near you.
Cattaraugus County:
Salamanca City Fire Station - 225 Wildwood Ave, Salamanca, NY
Delevan Plaza - 40 North Main St, Delevan, NY
Cattaraugus County Building - 1 Leo Moss Dr, Olean, NY
Allegany County:
Alfred Station Fire Hall - 623 State Route 244, Alfred Station, NY
Belfast Fire and Rescue Department - 11 Merton Ave, Belfast, NY
Chautauqua County:
Alstar Ambulance - 738 Monroe Street, Dunkirk, NY
The Chautauqua Center - 107 Institute St. Jamestown, NY
10/20/2025
Reminder! This Saturday, October 28th from 10AM to 2PM is the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Mark your calendars to take advantage of this free opportunity to properly dispose of your old, unused, or expired medications! Below are participating locations by county or visit www.sthcs.org/medsafety to find a collection site near you.
Cattaraugus County:
Salamanca City Fire Station - 225 Wildwood Ave, Salamanca, NY
Delevan Plaza - 40 North Main St, Delevan, NY
Cattaraugus County Building - 1 Leo Moss Dr, Olean, NY
Allegany County:
Alfred Station Fire Hall - 623 State Route 244, Alfred Station, NY
Belfast Fire and Rescue Department - 11 Merton Ave, Belfast, NY
Chautauqua County:
Alstar Ambulance - 738 Monroe Street, Dunkirk, NY
The Chautauqua Center - 107 Institute St. Jamestown, NY
10/15/2025
🔥 October = Fire Safety Month!
✅ Test smoke alarms
✅ Practice a 2-minute escape plan
✅ Call 911 from a safe spot
Stay safe & prepared! 🧯🚒
10/14/2025
Mark your calendars! Saturday, October 25th from 10AM to 2PM is the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Take advantage of this free opportunity to properly dispose of your old, unused, or expired medications! Below are participating locations by county or visit www.sthcs.org/medsafety to find a collection site near you.
Cattaraugus County:
Salamanca City Fire Station - 225 Wildwood Ave, Salamanca, NY
Delevan Plaza - 40 North Main St, Delevan, NY
Cattaraugus County Building - 1 Leo Moss Dr, Olean, NY
Allegany County:
Alfred Station Fire Hall - 623 State Route 244, Alfred Station, NY
Belfast Fire and Rescue Department - 11 Merton Ave, Belfast, NY
Chautauqua County:
Alstar Ambulance - 738 Monroe Street, Dunkirk, NY
The Chautauqua Center - 107 Institute St. Jamestown, NY
10/10/2025
Our offices will be closed Monday, 10/13/25. We hope you all have a great weekend!
10/08/2025
Don’t miss your chance to join the Step into Healthcare Career Academy starting 10/20 - this is for 8th-12th graders!
Program runs from 10/20/2025 to 12/15/2025 with sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM. *We will not meet on 11/10, 11/24 or 11/26*
Sessions occur in the Olean, NY area.
10/08/2025
Join us on November 26th, 9 AM - 3 PM for the STHCS Babysitting Training — a hands-on course that will teach you everything you need to know to be the BEST babysitter around!
You’ll earn a two-year CPR certification, learn first aid, choking relief, and how to care for infants and kids safely. Plus, find out how to get babysitting jobs, handle emergencies, and even plan fun games and healthy snacks!
Registration is just $25 — secure your spot today at: https://www.sthcs.org/safekidsevents
10/05/2025
Calling all high school students! 📣
Unlock your potential in our upcoming Step into Healthcare Career Academy!
The application deadline of 10/13/2025 is approaching quickly and there are limited spots available. Don't miss this chance to explore, learn, and shape your future. 🌟
Apply now! https://www.stepintohealthcare.org/careeracademy.html
Program runs from 10/20/2025 to 12/15/2025 with sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM. *We will not meet on 11/10, 11/24 or 11/26*
10/03/2025
🌟 Congratulations, Julie Hall! 🌟
A huge thank you to Julie for participating in our "Steptember" Challenge! 🎉 Your dedication and commitment to moving more this month are truly inspiring—and you’ve earned a $25 Amazon gift card! 🏆
We’re keeping the momentum going with our Wellbeing + Fall into Wellness October Challenge and fun mini challenges! Stay engaged for a chance to win in our random weekly drawings. Let’s keep stepping, moving, and prioritizing our wellbeing together! 🚶♀️
📢 Want to join in and get a chance to win? Sign up here: sthcs.org/wellbeing
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Contact The Practice
Send a message to Southern Tier Health Care System:
Southern Tier Health Care System, Inc. (STHCS) is a three-county rural health network serving Allegany, Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties whose mission is to “improve the health and wellness of our rural communities.” We are one of 35 rural health networks designated by the New York State Department of Health.
STHCS was established in 1994 as a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization and is headquartered in Olean. Our organization is member-driven, with the membership including hospitals, physician groups, county departments of health, home care providers and ambulatory medical care providers.
Our programs include the Southern Tier Emergency Medical System (STEMS), the Southern Tier Child Health and Safety Team, the Southern Tier Overdose Prevention Program (STOPP) and the Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) Program. We also provide navigation assistance for those seeking health insurance through the New York State Health Benefit Exchange.
STHCS performs extensive community outreach and education programs on various general health-related issues, and also on specific issues such as asthma, diabetes, dental health, nutrition and physical activity and developmental disabilities. STHCS has been recognized locally and regionally for its impact on health care in its catchment area.
A message from the CEO:
We were founded in 1994 as one of New York State’s first four nonprofit rural health care networks. Our mission then is the same as it is now – to improve the health and wellness of the rural communities we serve in Allegany, Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties.
We love to work with our member agencies and community partners to develop innovative solutions and programs to address the health-care challenges confronting our communities. We believe that by following our core values of compassion, integrity, accountability and collaboration we will achieve our mission and help build a better community for everyone.
As President and CEO of Southern Tier Health Care System, I’d like to invite you to explore our website and review the programs we have created with the help of our members and community partners.
Please call me at (716) 372-0614 or email me at dkahm@sthcs.org if you have any questions or would like more information about our programs. Thank you for your interest in Southern Tier Health Care System.
