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Making Connections for Better Human Service Delivery

Sometimes all it takes is unlimited imagination and a focused investment of energy to bring a transformative idea to life. In 2020 the Health Foundation awarded a Health Leadership Fellows…

Better Maternal and Birth Outcomes: Why the Health Foundation Is Investing in Doulas

Key Takeaways The U.S. ranks no. 1 in the developed world for maternal mortality rates. It also has high infant mortality rates. Factors related to race, culture, and geography can…

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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…

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Kristen Luppino-Gholston Joins Health Foundation as Program Officer

BUFFALO AND SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – The Health Foundation for Western & Central New York is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristen Luppino-Gholston, LMSW, as Program Officer. In this…

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Response to Governor Hochul’s 2024 State of the State Address

On Tuesday, January 9, Governor Kathy Hochul presented her annual State of the State address to fellow New Yorkers. Nora OBrien-Suric, PhD, President of the Health Foundation for Western &…