The following is the text of a press release.
Jonathan Coolidge, MD, was presented the golden stethoscope award on Tuesday, September 20. Dr. Coolidge is a physician in the emergency department at Olean General Hospital (OGH).
The golden stethoscope award is a result of nominations from employees and presented semi-annually to a physician who exhibit an exceptional level of professionalism, integrity and teamwork in caring for patients and families, as well as interacting with hospital staff members and fellow physicians.
Previously, the award was presented to one physician at OGH and another at Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC). However, one physician throughout the Upper Allegheny Health System is now presented with the honor among both campuses who meets the high standard of providing high quality patient care.
“Dr. Coolidge is the most caring and compassionate doctor. He always spends extra time with each patient to ensure they feel heard and does everything in his power to meet all the patients’ needs before they depart the emergency room,” according to his nomination. “He truly exudes everything that a physician should be.”
Dr. Coolidge earned his medical degree at Albany Medical College in Albany, NY and completed his residency at University at Buffalo. He also holds a master’s degree in public health from Emory University Rollins School of Public Health in Atlanta, Ga. Dr. Coolidge has been with UAHS since 2017.