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plicable and where appropriate.”

Keeping it local

Backus said he believes Oswego Health will be able to maintain its independence and grow as an organization.

Just recently, Katie Toomey was elected to serve on the Healthcare Trustees of New York State’s board of governors for a three-year term.

She serves on the Oswego Health board of directors and the Oswego Health Foundation board.

“We’re very proud to have Katie as a member of our board of directors. With her network, it really fits very well, she understands the challenges of healthcare right now across the entire continuum of care,” Backus said. “Having her voice there on the New York state board of trustees is very helpful. As we continue to advocate for more resources through the state, she’s a great collaborative partner to have.”

As an independent, nonprofit hospital health system, Oswego Health is proud to be led by its volunteer board of directors — who each give their time and talents to support healthcare in the local community, Backus added.

“Katie, along with our other board members, plays a critical role in all our strategic decisions,” he said. “Taking her talents to the state level will emphasize the good work done by the tremendous caregivers at Oswego Health and help further our efforts to expand services throughout Central New York.”

Backus is working with the board of directors to build a strategic plan for the long-term future of Oswego Health.

Trends change and Backus believes patients are noticing “that bigger isn’t always better in healthcare.”

“We want to ensure healthcare continues here and decisions are made at the local level. I think you’ve seen the benefits of that. I really think that focus on local care, expanding those services

— especially primary care — will help continue that legacy that’s been here for 142 years. I want to make sure that we build on that going forward,” he continued. “It’s been our mission to remain independent. I think our outcomes over the last several years really speak to why. We’ve made really good decisions in real time. The pandemic required us to do that — we were able to scale it up — we have a talented leadership team here. We’re vested; we’re part of this community. We want to make sure that care remains local — locally led.

“And, I think that’s why the board has made those smart decisions, making sure that we are focused on expanding our resources and growing care, right here in our community. We need to celebrate that and build on that more. We are prepared for this time and continue to build toward the future.”