East Side New Community Care Spaces to open as Payton Gendron trial underway

The spaces offer emotional support, resources and a place to connect for those impacted by the May 14, 2022 mass shooting.

Buffalo and Rochester Doctors Unite to Address Health Disparities

More than 200 people filled UB's Clinical and Translational Research Center Friday for the first health equity conference jointly organized by the University at Buffalo and the University of Rochester, a daylong gathering built to confront health disparities across Buffalo neighborhoods. Attendees heard a keynote from Dr. Leonard Egede on health disparities, while some participants were bused in from Rochester to join sessions on rural health, mobile health, and maternal health.

Buffalo company among five winners at 43North's "final Finals"

Buffalo company among five winners at 43North's "final Finals"

UB introduces free, student run eye clinic

First-of-its-kind health equity conference at UB seeks to bridge healthcare gap

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A first-of-its-kind health equity conference held at the University at Buffalo in conjunction with the University of Rochester kicks off Friday. The goal is to lay the groundwork to bridge the gap in healthcare between the two cities. More than 200 people will be at UB’s Clinical and Translational Research Center for the daylong conversation.

Lackawanna business to pay $1.5 million for improper COVID-19 loans

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A steel pipe and tube manufacturer based in Lackawanna will pay $1.5 million in order to resolve allegations that is improperly obtained relief funds during the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Welded Tube USA Inc., whose manufacturing plant is on Dona Street in...

Buffalo Center For Health Equity Joins Masten District Community Event This Saturday

Masten District is hosting a brunch and wellness fair this Saturday at Delavan Grider Community Center. Local health organizations will be on hand to chat about community needs and resources while everyone enjoys Dorothy's catering.

New legislation would give free health care to every child in New York from birth to age 19

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — NYS Senator Jeremy Cooney of Rochester introduced legislation on Monday that would provide universal health care for all kids in New York.  If passed, the bill would offer every child from birth to age 19 free health care. Children already on Medicaid or those who would qualify, would continue to receive that […]

Erie County Priorities Shape Social Work Education, From Mental Health To Employment Support

Nearly a quarter of Buffalo residents live below the poverty line. Social work education in New York focuses on preparing graduates to handle the interconnected issues of housing, employment, and mental health that shape daily life.

RRH sees rise in self-pay patients after Essential Plan changes

What percentage of affected individuals enrolled in new health plans?. Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — Three months after roughly 450,000 New Yorkers were required to leave the state’s Essential Plan because of federal changes, Rochester Regional Health says it is beginning to see the impact. According to data from...

Kenmore Mercy Hospital marks 75 years of serving WNY

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Kenmore Mercy Hospital marked its 75th anniversary on Wednesday, honoring decades of serving the Western New York community through healthcare. The hospital was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1951. Hospital leaders said long-term physicians, associates and volunteers were recognized during Wednesday’s ceremony. “I think it’s a special place, Kenmore […]

Buffalo General Medical Center is getting a new name soon

The name change comes after they received what they're calling a "transformational" gift from a local CEO.

Walden Place Executive Director Receives Statewide Assisted Living Award

Harlan Dunn, executive director of Walden Place, has been recognized with a 2026 All-Star Staff Award from the Empire State Association of Assisted Living (ESAAL). The award recognizes assisted living professionals across New York whose work has made a difference for residents, families and colleagues. This year’s honorees were recognized in conjunction with National Assisted Living Week, held Sept. 13–19.

A NY nursing home closure crisis exposes the broke-to-broken pipeline

In upstate New York this week, one group of vulnerable patients is getting an all-too-close look at what happens when there’s a collision of sagging nursing home reimbursement, added regulatory scrutiny, closures and increasing demand. Let’s hope that lawmakers in the state — and in others that have chronically...

UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Welcomes Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon Kevin T. Schauer, MD

BUFFALO, NY — UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is pleased to welcome fellowship-trained pediatric orthopaedic surgeon Kevin T. Schauer, MD, to its growing team of orthopaedic specialists. Dr. Schauer specializes in pediatric orthopaedics, pediatric sports medicine, and hip preservation and arthroscopy, further expanding access to specialized care for children and adolescents throughout Western New York and the surrounding region.

Buffalo General Medical Center is getting a new name soon

The name change comes after they received what they're calling a "transformational" gift from a local CEO.

Erie County working to transform how mental health emergencies are handled

New report details changes aimed at getting people in crisis to the right care instead of automatically sending thousands of patients each year to the emergency room.

Healthcare union, fearing impact to communities from ‘Big Beautiful Bill’, endorses Gies in NY 23 race

Dunkirk — Dozens gathered under a tiny shelter outside Dunkirk Rehabilitation and Nursing Monday morning to sound the alarm about the impending healthcare crisis putting hospitals and nursing homes at risk of closure in the southern tier. Workers and leaders discussed recently closed facilities, eliminated services, and potential impending...

RPCCC Honors Rohit Gosain with Physician Excellence in Community Oncology Award

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC) shared on LinkedIn:. “As we recap this year’s Roswell Park Excellence Awards recipients, we’re proud to spotlight Rohit Gosain, Medical Director of Roswell Park Hematology Oncology Southtowns, recipient of the Physician Excellence in Community Oncology Award. This honor recognizes a physician who...