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In an effort to show case local opportunities in the healthcare sector, CCHN worked in collaboration with hospitals and physicians to develop a shadowing program for first year medical students. This summer two local students, Holly Bean and Sufyan Siddiqui, participated in the six-week program. Ms. Bean attends the Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed rotations at both Westfield and WCA hospitals while Mr. Siddiqui, a student at SUNY Upstate Medical University, rotated through Brooks Hospital.

The Chautauqua County Health Network and Chautauqua Integrated Delivery System hosted a Medical Student Mixer on July 2nd. More than 30 medical students and local professionals attended the event which was held at Shaggy's in Bemus Point. The purpose of the mixer is to provide local medical students the chance to mingle with healthcare and other professionals about opportunities within Chautauqua County. The event was quite successful with the medical students expressing their interest in returning to the area after completing their training. Another mixer will be held over the holidays in Fredonia.

Planning for the end of your own life is a sensitive topic, but one which should be considered by every adult. Cara Seekings is a consultant for Chautauqua County Health Network who is trained to help people take the steps to prepare themselves for the inevitable that can also be unthinkable. But because even the healthiest life can end up on the brink of death at any moment, it is important for every adult to take the time to think about what would matter most should life come to an end, Ms. Seekings said.