Jane Hamilton, RN, practice manager of Bassett Healthcare Network’s School-Based Health Program, was honored with the prestigious 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award by the National School-Based Health Alliance in Washington, D.C, on July 2, 2024.

The Alliance’s Lifetime Achievement Award celebrates a leader who has demonstrated a strong commitment to making an impact in school-based health. 

The Friends of Bassett Healthcare Network is pleased to announce Friends for Life, a breakfast to be held on October 18 at the Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta, NY. This special event will be hosted by Bassett Healthcare Network President and CEO, Staci Thompson with a presentation by the Bassett Cancer Institute team including, Dr. Alfred Tinger, Dr. Timothy Korytko and Dr. Luis Oceguera.

The breakfast will center on Bassett's ongoing commitment to Oneonta and the surrounding communities. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Bassett Cancer Institute Initiative.

We extend our appreciation to Optum, our lead event sponsor, along with our other generous sponsors and the many individuals who have made this event possible.

If you are interested in learning more about the Bassett Cancer Institute Initiative, please click here.

We are thrilled to announce that Valley Health Services has received a generous $15,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties (CFHO). This funding will significantly enhance Bassett’s ability to serve its community, particularly those in need of specialized care and rehabilitation.

Valley Health Services is dedicated to providing comprehensive long-term residential care, as well as short-term care and rehabilitation services.

Valley Health Services has used the grant from CFHO to purchase advanced equipment specifically designed to aid in the recovery of individuals affected by strokes, neurological conditions, and other complex medical issues. With this new equipment, the skilled VHS team is better equipped to offer targeted therapies that will improve patient outcomes and shorten recovery times.

We extend our deepest gratitude to the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties for their continued support and commitment to enhancing healthcare in our region. This grant is more than just a financial contribution; it is an investment in the health and well-being of our community. Thank you, CFHO, for helping us make a difference!

This summer, O’Connor Hospital embarked on an important initiative to raise $750,000 for the acquisition and installation of a new CT scanner. This state-of-the-art equipment is crucial to the hospital's Emergency Department, ensuring the continuation of high-quality patient care and faster, more accurate diagnoses.



To date, the initiative has successfully raised over one-third of the proposed goal, thanks to the generous support of our community and a dollar-for-dollar match that has doubled the impact of every contribution.

On August 29, Bassett Healthcare Network's A.O. Fox Hospital and Otsego Northern Catskills (ONC) BOCES hosted a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the first class of LPN students beginning their studies at the hospital.

“Re-establishing the Practical Nurse Program is more than an educational initiative – it is a vital contribution to our nursing community and embodies our dedication to advancing healthcare,”

Thanks to all our supporters and matching gift donors, the third annual Mohawk Valley Gives was a great success raising over $27,000 total! The generosity of our communities ensures that families of Central New York have access to the healthcare they deserve.

We would like to extend a special thank you to The Community Foundation and UpMobility Foundation for hosting, and to the Community Foundation of Otsego for extending this day of community giving to Otsego County. Special recognition and thanks also goes to our amazing matching gift donors: UpMobility Foundation, Adirondack Bank, and J. Gorman Fine Jewelry.