Recent Updates
Slashing Medicaid Would Unravel the Health Safety Net
Picture a 79-year-old widow on a fixed income who needs round-the-clock care for her Type 1 diabetes and a few other chronic health conditions. Or a 30-something couple with three…
Rural Health on the Hill: Collaborating for Powerful Advocacy
At a time when members of the nonprofit community are facing uncertainty and upheaval, collaborating to advocate for our shared values and goals is more important than ever. At the…
Trump’s “Concepts of a Plan” for Health Care Will Decrease Access and Drive Up Uninsured Rates
Health Care Alert: On January 20, 2025, President Trump rescinded President Biden’s Executive Orders related to ACA enrollment deadlines, eligibility requirements, and federal subsidies for Medicaid expansion—resulting in a potential decrease…
Ending Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Will Jeopardize Affordable Health Coverage for Millions
Health Care Alert: On January 20, 2025, President Trump rescinded President Biden’s Executive Orders related to ACA enrollment deadlines, eligibility requirements, and federal subsidies for Medicaid expansion—resulting in a potential…
Response to Governor Hochul’s 2025 State of the State Address
On Tuesday, January 14, New York Governor Kathy Hochul presented her annual State of the State address. Nora OBrien-Suric, PhD, President of the Health Foundation for Western & Central New…
The 2024 Election: Statement from Nora OBrien-Suric, PhD, President, the Health Foundation for Western & Central New York
Statement from Nora OBrien-Suric, PhD, President of the Health Foundation for Western & Central New York Elections are a significant indicator of a healthy democracy. So, too, are community involvement,…
Video Recording of Your Health Care and the Election: What’s at Stake
“Every time a neighborhood loses its health care infrastructure, what will happen is all of the pre-existing conditions will go up, preventive services will go down, and then it’s going…
The Expanded Child Tax Credit: A Powerful Tool for Supporting Families and Fighting Poverty
At the Health Foundation, one of our priority areas is the health and well-being of children ages zero to 5. Through targeted programs, we work with partners to support trauma-informed…
Experts will Share Insight on What’s at Stake for Health Care in November Elections
(Buffalo, NY) The Health Foundation for Western & Central New York and the League of Women Voters – Buffalo/Niagara will present a nonpartisan, informational virtual panel presentation on how the…
All Older Americans Deserve a Strong Social Security Program
Originally published in October 2024, this post has been updated to include new information as a result of the 2024 presidential election. The Social Security Act of 1935 was one…