Category: Press Release

Grants Totaling Over $1.5 Million Approved by HFWCNY Board of Trustees at June 2018 Meeting

The Health Foundation for Western and Central New York Board of Trustees has awarded new grants totaling more than $1.5 million in June 2018. The grant making activities reflect commitment…

Health Foundation appoints Whitwood and McCall to Board of Trustees

The Health Foundation for Western and Central New York appointed two new members to its Board of Trustees at its June meeting. Carrie Whitwood, of Wellsville, NY, is the executive…

Registration Open: AARP Leading on Livability Pre-Conference Summit

AARP Leading on Livability Pre-Conference Summit In conjunction with AARP’s second annual Leading on Livability Summit, The Health Foundation for Western and Central New York is excited to announce that…

Save the date! ‘Leading on Livability: Innovation for an Age Friendly New York’ August 1-3

New York is the first state in the nation to join the Network of Age-Friendly Communities. Forward-thinking communities are increasing their focus on livability, walkability, community health, economic development and…

Seventh class of Health Leadership Fellows graduates at April 23 ceremony

Thirty-five leaders from health and human services organizations throughout western and central New York graduated from the Health Leadership Fellows program at a ceremony on April 23, 2018 at the…

Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation endows new program officer for caregiving position

The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation announced a partnership with the Health Foundation for Western and Central New York and the Michigan Health Endowment Fund along with a $2 million…

Health Foundation names four new members to Board of Trustees

The Health Foundation for Western and Central New York named four new members to its Board of Trustees at its annual meeting on March 14, 2018. New western New York…

‘Pathways to School Readiness’ event to focus on barriers, opportunities facing young girls in WNY

Together with the WNY Women’s Foundation, the Health Foundation for Western and Central New York will host “Pathways to School Readiness” from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 23, 2018…

‘Health System of the Future’ presentation, panel discussion April 11

Former hospital CEO and health care “futurist” Josh Luke, Ph.D. will be the keynote speaker at the presentation and panel discussion “The Health System of the Future” from 5 to…

Health Foundation partners with state to spread Aging Mastery Program across WNY

The Health Foundation for Western and Central New York has partnered with the New York State Office for the Aging on a 30-month initiative to embed the National Council on…