Recent Updates
Opinion in Syracuse.com: Medicaid work requirements will hurt older adults the most
This op-ed was originally published on Syracuse.com on May 20, 2025. View it on Syracuse.com website here. Proposed changes to Medicaid would have a devastating impact on millions of Americans,…
Apply Now: Imagine Nonviolence
The Health Foundation for Western & Central New York is now accepting applications for the second cohort of Imagine Nonviolence (IN), an initiative to support community-based organizations that are working…
Health Foundation Awards New Grants in First Quarter of 2025
In the first quarter of 2025, the Health Foundation for Western & Central New York invested in partnerships and programs to advance racial and socioeconomic health equity in western and…
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…
RFP Now Open: Accelerate Community Transportation
The Health Foundation for Western & Central New York and ITNAmerica are now accepting proposals for Accelerate Community Transportation (ACT), a new program and funding opportunity for organizations who are working on, or planning to work…
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Health Care Alert: On January 20, 2025, President Trump rescinded President Biden’s Executive Orders related to ACA enrollment deadlines, eligibility requirements, and federal subsidies for Medicaid expansion—resulting in a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…
Health Foundation Announces Launch of New Program to Improve Access to Community Transportation in Western & Central New York
(BUFFALO AND SYRACUSE, NY) The Health Foundation for Western & Central New York will launch a new program and funding opportunity, Accelerate Community Transportation (ACT), with a webinar for community…
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Health Care Alert: On January 20, 2025, President Trump rescinded President Biden’s Executive Orders related to ACA enrollment deadlines, eligibility requirements, and federal subsidies for Medicaid expansion—resulting in a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…