Recent Updates

Health Foundation Awards More Than $2 Million in New Grants in Second Quarter of 2025
During the second quarter of 2025, the Health Foundation for Western & Central New York invested in partnerships and programs to improve community health in western and central New York….

Health Foundation Names New Board Chair and Welcomes Two New Trustees
BUFFALO AND SYRACUSE, NY – The Health Foundation for Western & Central New York has named Richard G. Battaglia, MD, FACP, Chair of the Board of Trustees. Additionally, Tricia Peter-Clark,…

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…

Protecting Medicaid Is Essential for Millions of People on Medicare
Medicare is a vital health insurance program if you’re an older adult or have a disability. When you turn 65, you become eligible for the original federal health care program…