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Stay Informed About New York’s Master Plan for Aging – Add Your Name

On January 5, 2022, in her written State of the State document, Gov. Kathy Hochul committed to issuing an executive order for New York’s Master Plan for Aging! You can view…

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Ralph C. Wilson. Jr. Foundation and HFWCNY Announce “Exhale: The Family Caregiver Initiative” Program Launch

Media Contacts: Jillian Hammell, Crowley Webb for Exhale jillian.hammell@crowleywebb.com, 716.844.7237 Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation and Health Foundation for Western & Central New York Announce Exhale, the Family Caregiver Initiative’s…

A Closer Look At Our Strategic Plan: All Mothers Are Served by Trusted, Unbiased, High-Quality Infant and Maternal Health Care

In October 2020, the Health Foundation for Western and Central New York announced a new vision statement and strategic plan that will guide the work of the Health Foundation through…

A Closer Look At Our Strategic Plan: Family Caregivers of Older Adults Are Valued and Supported

In October 2020, the Health Foundation for Western and Central New York announced a new vision statement and strategic plan that will guide the work of the Health Foundation through…

Older Rural NYers Sicker & More Disabled, Have Less Access to Healthcare, Nutritious Food, High-Speed Internet: Report

ALBANY, N.Y. – Older rural New Yorkers are sicker, more disabled, and have less access to healthcare and high-speed internet than those living in urban and suburban areas. And as…