Southern Tier Health Care System, Inc. (STHCS) is a three-county rural health network serving Allega
02/20/2026
Join us for a Blood Drive with ConnectLife
đź—“ Wednesday, February 25th
⏰ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Southern Tier Health Care System - 150 N Union St
All donors will receive a Bandits t-shirt and be entered to win a Buffalo Bandits game day experience! Plus, donors 21+ get a free pint voucher from Four Mile Brewing 🍺
Scan the QR code or visit ConnectLife to schedule—walk-ins welcome!
02/20/2026
Babysitting Training Success!
Our participants spent Wednesday learning CPR, first aid, choking relief, and how to safely care for infants and children. They also gained tips on handling emergencies, finding babysitting jobs, and planning fun games and healthy snacks.
Congratulations to everyone who completed the course—you’re ready to take on babysitting with confidence!
02/19/2026
Check out these great photos from our Kids in the Kitchen class at Southern Tier Health Care System!
Students learned valuable hands-on lessons in nutrition and cooking safety, building skills that support lifelong healthy habits.
A big thank you to Leah from FeedMore WNY for leading such an engaging class, and to FeedMore WNY for their continued commitment to improving nutrition education and food access for families across Western New York.
We’re so grateful for this partnership!
02/17/2026
⏰ Today is the LAST DAY to register for the Step into Healthcare Career Academy!
If you’ve been thinking about exploring a career in healthcare, this is your final chance to sign up and be part of this upcoming cohort. Learn about career options, education pathways, and hear directly from healthcare professionals.
📅 Registration closes today — Tuesday, February 17
Enroll now! https://wkf.ms/4qvwxhn
Our office will be closed on Friday, 2/13/26, due to construction, and on Monday, 2/16/26, in observance of Presidents' Day. We will return to the office on Tuesday, 2/17/26.
Today’s free ice skating event brought our community together, and we were proud to take part alongside Olean City Fire. A special thank you to Operation Warm Hearts for making free skating and admission possible for families today.
Along with the help of Olean City Fire Rescue we were able to hand out free carbon monoxide safety kits and winter hats to community members, helping keep families safe and warm during the winter months. We were also honored to have Mayor Amy Sherburn attend and support this wonderful community event.
Thank you to everyone who came out, skated, and connected with us today. Events like this remind us how strong our community is together!
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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.