Annual Report 2023: Reimagining age-friendly neighborhoods
Pictured: GOBike volunteers leading residents on a walk audit This story first appeared in our 2023 annual report. How can we create neighborhoods that welcome residents of all ages, where…
Annual Report 2023: Building bridges between social care and health systems
This story first appeared in our 2023 annual report. “I’ve always believed that social workers and community groups had an important place at the table as part of the medical…
Annual Report 2023: Expanding access to early childhood support across New York State
This story first appeared in our 2023 annual report. Being a parent of young children can be overwhelming. Why isn’t my baby crawling yet? What if I can’t afford diapers?…
Annual Report: Changing the statewide conversation about doulas
This story was first published in our 2023 annual report, Reframing the Big Picture. Data show us that doulas can contribute to better maternal health outcomes, including fewer premature births…
Imagine Nonviolence: Expand the Reach
Request for Proposals The Health Foundation for Western & Central New York is now accepting proposals for Imagine Nonviolence: Expand the Reach. The initiative is designed to support innovative and…
Health Foundation Selects 43 for Cohort 11 of Health Leadership Fellows
Cohort 11 Is the Largest and Most Diverse in the Program’s History (Buffalo, NY) The Health Foundation for Western & Central New York has selected 43 professionals from health care…
Honoring the Enduring Legacy of the Older Americans Act
Home-delivered meals, in-home care, and senior centers are just three of the many community-based services designed to help us live comfortably as we age. As we reach the conclusion of…
Health Foundation Awards $200,000 to Organizations Dedicated to Rural Health Equity
Funds made possible by 2022 grant from billionaire MacKenzie Scott (BUFFALO AND SYRACUSE, NY) The Health Foundation for Western & Central New York has announced surprise, unrestricted grants to three…
Another Voice (The Buffalo News): What’s at stake if we repeal the Affordable Care Act
This column was originally published in The Buffalo News on May 5, 2024. View it on The Buffalo News website here. Is health care a right or a privilege? At…
Upcoming Town Halls in Buffalo, Hamburg Seek Public Input on Issues Facing Older Adults
(Buffalo, NY) As the U.S. marks Older Americans Month in May, the NYS Master Plan for Aging Coalition, an independent advocacy group made up of members from across New York…