Recent Updates
Health Foundation Awards Over $900,000 in Funding for the First Quarter of 2024
In the first quarter of 2024, the Health Foundation for Western & Central New York invested in the following partnerships and programs to advance racial and socioeconomic health equity in…
Health Foundation Invests in Rural Maternal Health Care Through New Approach to OB/GYN Staffing at Universal Primary Care
(BUFFALO, NY) The Health Foundation for Western & Central New York has awarded a grant of $100,000 to Universal Primary Care, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Cattaraugus County,…
Health Foundation Awards $150,000 Grant to Bolster Health in Rural Counties Through New York State Association for Rural Health
Award is part of initiative made possible by gift from billionaire MacKenzie Scott (NEW YORK) The Health Foundation for Western & Central New York today announced a grant of $150,000…
Combating an Oral Health Crisis #TransformRuralHealth
Key takeaways The challenges: Not enough dentists Long waiting lists Lack of preventive care Possible solutions: Including dental care coverage in health plans Approving the practice of dental therapists in…
#TransformRuralHealth: “We need to make sure youth have hope in themselves”
This post is part of our Transform Rural Health campaign. Learn more, including how you can let your elected officials know that rural communities deserve the best opportunities for good health. …
#TransformRuralHealth: “These disparities have been discussed for years. We need solutions.”
This post is part of our Transform Rural Health campaign. Learn more, including how you can let your elected officials know that rural communities deserve the best opportunities for good…
#TransformRuralHealth: “Trust is so important in a small town”
Community health centers fill gaps and find solutions for rural health disparities This post is part of our Transform Rural Health campaign. Learn more, including how you can let your…
#TransformRuralHealth: “Transportation is becoming a nightmare”
Dunkirk residents’ struggles reflect widespread issues in accessing health care This post is part of our Transform Rural Health campaign. Learn more, including how you can let your elected officials…
Transform Rural Health Campaign Raises Awareness of Disparities, Calls for Systemic Change Through Firsthand Stories
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Buffalo and Syracuse, NY) The Health Foundation for Western & Central New York launched the Transform Rural Health campaign today to give voice to the people who…
#TransformRuralHealth: “It’s not just about care. It’s the health of the community.”
Image: a student participating in a career pathways session from WNY R-AHEC This post is part of our Transform Rural Health campaign. Learn more, including how you can let your…