Category: Press Release

Health Foundation Welcomes McDuffie and Paul to Board of Trustees

BUFFALO AND SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – The Health Foundation for Western & Central New York is proud to welcome two new members to its Board of Trustees: Brenda W. McDuffie…

Health Foundation Public Comment on 1115 medicaid waiver

Public Comments on Proposed 1115 Medicaid Waiver Amendment

The New York 1115 Medicaid Waiver is an agreement between the Federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and New York State that allows the State to administer Medicaid…

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New Report from Health Foundation Highlights Disparities, Systemic Needs for Community Health in WNY’S Southern Tier

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 11, 2022 Contact: Kerry Jones Waring | kjwaring@hfwcny.org | 716-852-3030 ext. 107 Social Determinants of Health Play Significant Role in Outcomes (BUFFALO, NY) The Health Foundation…

Logo reading "Exhale, the Family Caregiver Initiative"

Ralph C. Wilson. Jr. Foundation and HFWCNY Announce “Exhale: The Family Caregiver Initiative” Program Launch

Media Contacts: Jillian Hammell, Crowley Webb for Exhale jillian.hammell@crowleywebb.com, 716.844.7237 Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation and Health Foundation for Western & Central New York Announce Exhale, the Family Caregiver Initiative’s…

Health Foundation Awards Nearly $1 Million in Grants in the Second Quarter of 2021

Funded projects include early childhood programs; expanded services for older adults living at home; and an innovative approach to highlighting caregiver issues Between March 10 and June 16, 2021, the…

Roxanne Cuebas

Roxanne Cuebas Joins Health Foundation as Program Manager

BUFFALO & SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – The Health Foundation for Western & Central New York welcomes Roxanne Cuebas as Program Manager. In this role, Ms. Cuebas will assist in assessing…

Health Foundations Welcomes Four Trustees

Health Foundation Welcomes Four to Board of Trustees

BUFFALO AND SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – The Health Foundation for Western & Central New York is proud to welcome four new members to its Board of Trustees: Angela M. Douglas,…

Valerie Gaydosh

Valerie Gaydosh Joins Health Foundation as Director of Finance and Administration

BUFFALO AND SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – The Health Foundation for Western & Central New York has welcomed Valerie Gaydosh to the team as Director of Finance and Administration.  In this…

Community at Sunset Wood

Health Foundation Awards Over $900,000 in Grants in the First Quarter of 2021

Photo courtesy of The Community at Sunset Wood/Photo by Nancy L. Ford Photography In the first quarter of 2021, the Health Foundation awarded grants totaling $915,635 to organizations across western…

Health Foundation Awards Grants to Three Counties to Develop Age-Friendly Centers of Excellence

Grants support New York State’s Age-Friendly NYS/Health Across All Policies Approach FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 18, 2019 For more information, contact Kerry Jones Waring, Communications and Public Relations Officer (716)…