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Annual Report: Changing the statewide conversation about doulas

This story was first published in our 2023 annual report, Reframing the Big Picture. Data show us that doulas can contribute to better maternal health outcomes, including fewer premature births…

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Imagine Nonviolence: Expand the Reach

Request for Proposals The Health Foundation for Western & Central New York is now accepting proposals for Imagine Nonviolence: Expand the Reach. The initiative is designed to support innovative and…

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Health Foundation Selects 43 for Cohort 11 of Health Leadership Fellows

Cohort 11 Is the Largest and Most Diverse in the Program’s History (Buffalo, NY) The Health Foundation for Western & Central New York has selected 43 professionals from health care…

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…

Announcing New Rural Health Grantees

Health Foundation Awards $200,000 to Organizations Dedicated to Rural Health Equity

Funds made possible by 2022 grant from billionaire MacKenzie Scott (BUFFALO AND SYRACUSE, NY) The Health Foundation for Western & Central New York has announced surprise, unrestricted grants to three…