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Report labels 4 local hospitals ‘at risk’
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Citing upcoming Medicaid cuts, advocacy group Public Citizen says 45 hospitals in New York State are at risk of closing or having to chop services. That finding is part of Public Citizen’s new report on the health of hospitals in the face of spending changes in Washington. On that list of […]
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YMCA raises funds for community health
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — YMCA Buffalo Niagara kicked off another year of its annual fundraising gala to support community health throughout the Queen City. Community members gathered at the Hyatt Regency of Buffalo Saturday for a dinner, live entertainment and a silent and live auction to raise funds for critical services in Buffalo. “Everyone deserves […]
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Buffalo clinic urges awareness and support during National Infertility Awareness Week
BUFFALO, N.Y. — For many, starting a family doesn't come easy, and it's a journey more people are facing. "One in six couples will struggle to get pregnant," Nurse Practitioner Colby Damon of Buffalo Infertility and IVF Associates told 2 On Your Side. "So that is definitely somebody you know has had a struggle to get pregnant or needs help to get pregnant."
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Excellus awards funding to tackle health disparities across Upstate New York
A surge in demand for basic health services — from mental health care to food access — is driving new investments across upstate New York, with one major insurer backing local groups it says are best positioned to close persistent gaps. Excellus BlueCross BlueShield announced it will fund...
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UB dental school receives $3.7M for new specialty care center
The University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine has been awarded $3.7 million to create a clinic to serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Specialty Care Clinic will include eight operative units, a wheelchair tilt, a wheelchair accessible panoramic x-ray machine and sensory friendly rooms, according to an April 17 news release from the university.
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Private Upstate NY club, accused of wrongly taking Covid relief funds, agrees to $1.5M settlement
An Upstate New York club will pay $1.5 million to settle allegations that it obtained federal pandemic relief funds despite being ineligible for the program, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Friday. The settlement resolves claims that The Buffalo Club, a private membership club, improperly received a Paycheck Protection Program...
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The Buffalo Club agrees to pay $1.5M to resolve COVID fraud allegations
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Club has agreed to pay $1,500,000 to resolve allegations that it illegally received emergency financial assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the US Attorney's Office in Buffalo. The U.S. Attorney's Office says that in March 2021, the Buffalo Club allegedly applied for a...
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Dr. Nielsen: Champion for health care access
BUFFALO, N.Y. — As we approach America's 250th birthday, we're celebrating our nation's history and the people who exemplify what it means to be American. Today, we are highlighting the work of Dr. Nancy Nielsen. From her days in private practice, to serving as the President of the American...
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Effort to expand care access for people with disabilities reaches Finger Lakes
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Several Finger Lakes healthcare providers will expand services for people with developmental disabilities after receiving new state funding aimed at improving access to care. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a total of $25 million in grants statewide, with multiple organizations in the Rochester region selected for funding. In the Finger Lakes, the […]
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Black maternal health week: Buffalo leaders unveil 'Can You Hear Me?' video series address implicit bias
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Community leaders gathered to kick off Black Maternal Health Awareness Week with the unveiling of a new video series aimed at confronting implicit bias in healthcare and improving outcomes for Black mothers and families. The project, titled "Can You Hear Me?" highlights real-life experiences of women...
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$29M project to renew Buffalo’s 100-year-old sewage pipes begins
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — City leaders broke ground on a new project Thursday that’s costing nearly $30 million to help reduce sewer overflows throughout Buffalo and replace the city’s 100-year-old pipes. “The infrastructure for this vibrant neighborhood on Buffalo’s west side will be transformed,” said Rosaleen Nogle, principal sanitary engineer with the Buffalo Sewer Authority. Leaders […]
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UB unveils renovated orthodontics clinic
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The University at Buffalo unveiled a newly renovated orthodontics clinic designed to better serve students and patients on Wednesday. The $2.9 million renovation marks the first major upgrade to the clinic since Squire Hall opened in 1986. The modernized space includes 20 treatment chairs, an X-ray room, new dental units, and […]
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Kaleida Health hosts event to address health workforce shortages
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Rural ambulance service pushes for NYS to designate EMS as essential amid funding crisis
STANLEY, N.Y. — Rural companies in the Rochester area say they don’t have enough funding. As demand for its service keeps rising, Stanley Hall Gorham ambulance says it’s funding hasn’t kept pace. Amanda Gibeau, the company’s director of operations, says one of the first steps toward...
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Revolution in stem cell transplant recovery at Roswell Center
A new approach at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo is helping stem cell transplant patients recover faster after cancer treatment, and it’s all being led by one doctor who believes movement is medicine. Simple steps like light exercise and eating enough protein are helping patients bounce back...
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Rural ambulance service pushes for NYS to designate EMS as essential amid funding crisis
STANLEY, N.Y. — Rural companies in the Rochester area say they don’t have enough funding. As demand for its service keeps rising, Stanley Hall Gorham ambulance says it’s funding hasn’t kept pace. Amanda Gibeau, the company’s director of operations, says one of the first steps toward a solution is for the state to designate Emergency […]
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A Lifeline for Children with Complex Needs
How Baker Victory Health Care Center Supports Families Across Western New York. When a child faces developmental, behavioral, or neurological challenges, families often find themselves navigating a maze of diagnoses, therapies, and uncertainty. At Baker Victory Health Care Center in Buffalo, Medical Director Dr. Ted Andrews and his team are working to change that experience—offering comprehensive, compassionate care all under one roof.
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Roswell Park Brings Lung Healthcare Initiative to Indigenous Communities Across North America
Funded by a Healthcare Improvement Grant from Lilly and Company,. program builds off existing resources to improve care related to lung health. Three-year program promotes lung wellness in the workplace. Holistic model shaped by Indigenous Knowledge. Partner communities participating from across the U.S. and Canada. BUFFALO, N.Y. — A three-year...