Oswego Health Supports Lifesaving Community Training Through Donation to NAVAC

NORTH SYRACUSE, NY – At Oswego Health, caring extends far beyond the walls of its facilities. While the organization is committed to delivering exceptional care for patients and supporting its employees, it is equally dedicated to investing in the health and well-being of the community it proudly calls home.

Demonstrating its longstanding We Care philosophy, Oswego Health recently donated to the North Area Volunteer Ambulance Corps (NAVAC) to support the organization’s lifesaving education and training programs. The contribution will help NAVAC enhance its training center with specialized CPR and choking-response training equipment that will benefit thousands of individuals throughout the region.

Each year, NAVAC trains more than 2,000 people, including physicians, nurses, medical and nursing students, childcare providers, teachers, youth sports coaches, trade workers, first responders, law enforcement officers, and community members. Demand for these programs continues to grow as more individuals seek the skills and confidence needed to respond during medical emergencies.

Funds from the donation will support the purchase of additional CPR training equipment, including realtime CPR skill guides that provide immediate feedback on compression depth, rate, hand placement, ventilation quality, and overall performance. The contribution will also help NAVAC acquire anti-choking training vests that allow participants to safely practice techniques used to assist someone experiencing a choking emergency.

“As healthcare providers, we understand that medical emergencies don’t always happen in a hospital or doctor’s office,” said Dr. Andrew Rogall, primary care physician in Clay with Oswego Health Medical Practice. “Often, the first person on the scene is a family member, friend, coworker, coach, or neighbor. Supporting NAVAC’s training programs helps ensure more people in our community have the knowledge and confidence to take action when every second counts. That’s an investment in the health and safety of our entire region.”

NAVAC officials say the donation will strengthen the organization’s ability to train larger classes and continue expanding access to CPR and emergency response education throughout Northern Oswego County and beyond.

“Every year, our instructors work with thousands of individuals from all walks of life who want to be prepared to help during an emergency,” said Evan Grenier, EMT-P, Director of Operations, NAVAC. “This support from Oswego Health will help us continue providing high-quality, hands-on training using the latest educational tools. We are grateful for their partnership and commitment to building a safer, healthier community.”

As a locally governed, nonprofit healthcare system, Oswego Health remains committed to supporting organizations and initiatives that improve the quality of life throughout the communities it serves. Whether caring for patients, supporting employees, or investing in community partnerships, Oswego Health continues to live its We Care philosophy by helping create a healthier and safer future for all.

For additional information on Oswego Health or it’s 25 campuses throughout Central New York, visit oswegohealth.org.

About Oswego Health: The mission of Oswego Health is to provide accessible, quality care and improve the health of residents throughout Central New York. As a nonprofit healthcare system established in 1881, Oswego Health is proud to be one of Oswego County’s largest private employers. More than 1,400+ employees spread throughout its 25 campuses, work for the Oswego Health system, which includes the 132-bed community Oswego Hospital, a 32-bed psychiatric acute-care facility with multiple outpatient behavioral health service locations, The Manor at Seneca Hill, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility, and Springside at Seneca Hill, an independent retirement community. The health system also operates Oswego Health Home Care, the only hospital-based certified home healthcare agency in the County, as well as two outpatient centers, including the Fulton Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, physical therapy, and occupational health services, and the Central Square Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, and physical therapy services. In addition, the healthcare system includes Oswego Health Medical Practice, a multi-specialty medical group offering the community accessible, high-quality healthcare. 300+ physicians and advanced practice providers offer an extensive array of services across CNY, including primary care and specialty care in orthopedics, cardiology, ENT, gastroenterology, breast care, general surgery, urology, pulmonology, and bariatrics; for more information about Oswego Health, visit www.oswegohealth.org.