These gifts went to patients who were served in the Cassadaga office.
The past year, which has amounted to the worst of circumstances for some, has also brought out the best in others. People like Brooks-TLC Hospital System employees are among those who understand just how fortunate they are to have jobs and access to resources – especially now. And they walked the walk this Christmas by giving back to the community.
As tradition goes, the hospital selects a local agency to receive gifts donated by staff through a Giving Tree. This past holiday season, it was suggested by Megan Schmitt, director of substance user disorders, that the hospital help its less fortunate patients served at the Cassadaga and Derby chemical dependency outpatient clinics.