Iroquois Healthcare

10/16/2025

IHA's President & CEO Kevin Kerwin will be speaking at the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) Region 2 Annual Conference alongside Cara Henley of Health Management Associates Inc. and Scott Emery of Healthy Alliance! They'll be providing updates on important legislative matters affecting healthcare, including new funding opportunities for rural hospitals and workforce solutions. Proud to have IHA represented at this important conversation!

10/08/2025

🌟 Healthcare Heroes Behind the Scenes

This week, we're celebrating the healthcare supply chain professionals who work tirelessly to keep our hospitals, nursing homes, and medical facilities running smoothly! 🏥

At UISS, we know that great healthcare starts with having the right supplies, equipment, and resources available exactly when patients need them. That's why we're not just about negotiating better contracts for our 650+ member organizations—we're investing in the people who make healthcare happen.

Through our scholarship programs, conference sponsorships, and educational events right here in upstate New York, we're helping supply chain professionals grow their skills and advance their careers. When they succeed, our entire community benefits!

From ensuring surgical instruments are sterile and ready, to making sure medications are properly stocked, to negotiating life-saving equipment purchases—these professionals touch every aspect of patient care.

This National Healthcare Supply Chain Week, join us in thanking the dedicated professionals who keep our Northeast healthcare system strong! 👏

Know a healthcare supply chain professional? Tag them and let them know their work matters!

10/08/2025

IHA is proud to recognize our member, Oswego Health, as they continue to lead innovative programs developing the healthcare workforce pipeline in Upstate New York.

By engaging students in healthcare careers early, Oswego Health supports and mentors them through employment opportunities and continuing education—all while retaining local talent in our communities. The success of this model speaks for itself through stories like Lauren and Aubrey Bush's journey.

We're excited to share that Iroquois Healthcare has received grant funding from the Cabrini Health Foundation to expand this proven approach to two additional sites in Upstate New York:

🏥 Adirondack Health (Saranac Lake) is partnering with North Country Community College and Franklin-Essex-Hamilton BOCES

🏥 Cayuga Health, A Member of Centralus Health has formed a partnership with Tompkins Cortland Community College and Groton Central School District

Both programs will launch within the next 12 months. Congratulations to these members as they work to bring this transformative model to their local communities!

When we invest in our future healthcare workforce early, everyone benefits. 💙

👩‍⚕️👩‍⚕️ Sisters in Scrubs!

Meet Lauren and Aubrey Bush, Fulton natives whose passion for healthcare started with Oswego Health’s Early College High School Program.

From shadowing in Medical Imaging and Labor & Delivery to pursuing careers in healthcare, these sisters are proof that the future of medicine is bright—and local! 🌟

We’re proud to support programs that inspire the next generation of healthcare leaders. 💙

Read their full story: https://www.oswegohealth.org/everyday-care/posts/sisters-in-scrubs-the-bush-sisters-journey-with-oswego-health/

10/08/2025

🎯 TWO WEEKS OF DAILY INSPIRATION—NOW IT'S DECISION TIME 🎯

For 14 days, we've shared the vision, the value, and the opportunity. Today’s the day for action.

The IHA Healthcare HR Summit at Turning Stone Resort Casino represents more than professional development—it's your opportunity to join a community of healthcare HR leaders who refuse to settle for "good enough."

Your patients deserve excellent healthcare. Your employees deserve exceptional leadership. You deserve to be part of something bigger.

The only question left: Will you be there?
👉 REGISTER NOW: https://hubs.ly/Q03Lwb2W0

10/07/2025

⏰ TIME IS YOUR MOST VALUABLE INVESTMENT ⏰

You'll spend approximately 2,080 hours at work this year. Investing just one day at the IHA Healthcare HR Summit could transform how you approach every single one of those hours.

That's not just professional development—that's life-changing ROI.

The question isn't whether you can afford to attend. It's whether you can afford NOT to.

Secure your investment - register today: https://hubs.ly/Q03Lw0Tf0

10/03/2025

🏆 FRIDAY ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED 🏆

You made it through another challenging week in healthcare HR! But imagine if next week could be different—armed with new strategies, fresh perspectives, and a network of supportive peers.

The IHA Healthcare HR Summit isn't just about learning; it's about transforming how you approach every challenge.

Make this weekend about planning your next career move.

Register Here: https://hubs.ly/Q03LvWQJ0

10/01/2025

🌟SPEAKER HIGHLIGHT🌟

Healthcare workers are burning out at record rates. Traditional wellness programs aren't working. What if the solution was simpler than we thought?

Join us at the IHA Healthcare HR Summit to learn from speaker Elisa Arespacochaga, the Vice President of Clinical Affairs and Workforce at the American Hospital Association, on how to:

🎯 Improve employee engagement
🎯 Prevent employee burnout

Register Today: https://hubs.ly/Q03LNZ3z0

09/30/2025

🍂 OCTOBER IS ALMOST HERE - MEET YOUR GAME-CHANGING KEYNOTE 🍂

As we enter Q4, it's time to invest in breakthrough thinking that will transform your HR practice.
Dr. Michael Rucker isn't just another motivational speaker—he's a behavioral scientist whose work is revolutionizing how we think about workplace culture:

📊 Published researcher in workplace health management
🏥 Named top healthcare digital changemaker
📚 Wall Street Journal and Forbes featured expert
🧠 Creator of the evidence-based "PLAY Model"

His message for healthcare HR leaders: "Having fun is an action anyone can take here and now, practically anywhere, anytime."

In an industry facing unprecedented stress, this isn't just inspiration—it's transformation.

Don't let Q4 pass without this investment in your team's future.

Register now: https://hubs.ly/Q03Lvbd90

09/28/2025

🌟 Weekend Reflection Question 🌟

As you wrap up this week, ask yourself: "What HR challenge kept me up at night this week?"

At the IHA Healthcare HR Summit, we're bringing together the brightest minds to tackle exactly those challenges. From workforce retention to compliance complexities—we've got sessions designed for real-world solutions.

Don't face these challenges alone. Join your peers at Turning Stone Resort Casino.

👉 Register here: https://hubs.ly/Q03Lbj2m0

09/26/2025

🎉 KEYNOTE SPEAKER REVEAL 🎉

We're thrilled to announce Dr. Michael Rucker as our keynote speaker at the IHA Healthcare HR Summit 2025!

📚 Bestselling author of "The Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life" 🧠 Organizational psychologist & behavioral scientist 🏆 Named one of the top 10 digital changemakers by Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society 📰 Featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Psychology Today, and more!

Dr. Rucker will share groundbreaking insights on how "fun" isn't just nice-to-have—it's scientifically proven to boost productivity, reduce burnout, and create thriving workplace cultures.

Ready to transform how you think about employee engagement?

Register now: https://hubs.ly/Q03LblqM0

09/23/2025

📍 VENUE SPOTLIGHT 📍

We're taking the Healthcare HR Summit to the beautiful Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, NY! 🏨

Imagine learning, networking, and growing your career in this world-class setting. Plus, we've secured a special room block at just $159/night for attendees who want to make it a memorable overnight experience.

Ready to combine professional development with a premium venue? This is your chance!