Recent Updates
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…
Protecting and Strengthening Medicare Must Be a Priority Issue in the 2024 Election
What You Need to Know Medicare is a public health insurance program that was established in 1965 for older adults and people with disabilities Medicare insurance includes both public and…
Community Service Society Report Examines Local Outreach Methods to Increase Health Insurance Enrollment
Pilot program yields scalable methods that could be applied statewide to engage uninsured New Yorkers With the goal of addressing barriers to insurance enrollment faced by uninsured New Yorkers across…
Access, Poverty, Underfunded Services: Social Factors Lead to Poorer Health Outcomes in Rural Central New York
New report outlines challenges, opportunities in Cayuga, Cortland, Madison and Oswego counties (SYRACUSE, NY) The Health Foundation for Western & Central New York has released a new report highlighting the…
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…
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…
Response to President Biden’s 2024 State of the Union Address
On Thursday, March 7, President Joseph R. Biden delivered the annual State of the Union address to the nation. Nora OBrien-Suric, President of the Health Foundation for Western & Central…
Better Maternal and Birth Outcomes: Why the Health Foundation Is Investing in Doulas
Key Takeaways The U.S. ranks no. 1 in the developed world for maternal mortality rates. It also has high infant mortality rates. Factors related to race, culture, and geography can…