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Health/Association,
Foundation, Society
American
Heart AssociationThe American Heart Association is a national voluntary
health agency whose mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular
diseases and stroke.
American
Heart Association Children:
Heart Disease & Health "congenital" and "acquired." Congenital heart
disease
The
American Cancer Society(ACS) is a nationwide, community- based
voluntary health organization.
The
Arthritis Foundation is the only national not-for-profit organization
that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions
with advocacy, programs, services and research.
American
Diabetes Association Information you can trust from the diabetes
experts... Your American Diabetes Association.
Mental
Health Association of Erie County, Inc. provides programs and services
for adults, children and families while providing advocacy on behalf of
mental health consumers and family members. All programs and services
are provided free of charge.
MS
Society of Western New York
Founded on November 23,
1954, the WNY/NW PA Chapter is a non-profit agency serving nearly 3,300
people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and their families within 11 counties
located throughout Western New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania.
The
American Lung Association is the oldest voluntary health organization
in the United States. The American Lung Association today fights
lung disease in all its forms, with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco
control and environmental health.
The
American Red Cross Since its founding in 1881 by visionary leader
Clara Barton, the American Red Cross has been the nation's premier emergency
response organization.
Erie
County Council for the Prevention of Alcohol and Substance Abuse, Inc.
ECCPASA is a proven provider
of quality prevention and intervention services utilizing research-based
strategies and programs committed to building safe, healthy, and resilient
communities free from alcohol and other drug abuse.
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Health Insurance In Western New York
Blue
Cross/Blue Shield of WNY, a pioneer and leader in providing the
Buffalo-Niagara region with high-quality, innovative healthcare coverage
for more than 60 years.
Independent
Health began offering health solutions in 1980 through one of Western
New York’s first federally qualified health maintenance organizations (HMOs).
Univera
Health Care Providing
access to affordable, effective health care services, including long term
care services
Fidelis
Care New York is the Catholic Health Plan in the State and is dedicated
to the belief that no one should be denied quality healthcare and no one
should have to rely on clinics or emergency rooms as their only source
for treatment.
Healthy
New York program is designed to assist small business owners in
providing their employees and their employees’ families with health insurance.
Child
Health Plus "Now
more families can obtain comprehensive, preventive health insurance coverage
with Child Health Plus – New York State’s health insurance plan for kids."
Bene-Care,
Inc.
Serving as Your Benefits Department for medical, dental, and
optical health insurance coverage for your small business.
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Hospitals In Western New York
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Health Care - Cancer
Roswell
Park Cancer Institute
1-877-ASK-RPCI (1-877-275-7724)
In keeping with its role
as a National Cancer Institute designated comprehensive cancer center,
Roswell Park Cancer Institute offers the most effective means of diagnosis
and treatment while addressing both the physical and emotional needs of
the cancer patient.
The
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
The National Comprehensive
Cancer Network (NCCN), an alliance of 19 of the world's leading cancer
centers, is an authoritative source of information to help patients and
health professionals make informed decisions about cancer care.
National
Cancer Institute
This Web site is a Service
of the National Cancer Institute offering information on common cancers
such as Bladder Cancer, Breast Cancer, Colon and Rectal Cancer, Endometrial
Cancer, Kidney Cancer (Renal Cell), Leukemia, Lung Cancer, Melanoma, Non-Hodgkin's
Lymphoma, Mesothelioma as well as an A-Z listing of types of cancer.
Catholic
Health System
Health News & Information
- Cancer
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Health Care Providers/
Homecare Healthcare Agencies
Buffalo
VA Medical Center
3495 Bailey Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 834-9200
1-800-532-8387
The VA Western New York
Healthcare System (VAWNYHS) consists of two health care facilities in Buffalo
and Batavia. Over the last few years, the VAWNYHS has set up Community-Based
Outpatient Clinics in Dunkirk, Jamestown, Lackawanna, Lockport, Niagara
Falls and Olean.
Kaleida
Health
100 High Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 859-5600
Kaleida Health's acute-care
hospitals include Buffalo General Hospital, The Women & Children's
Hospital of Buffalo, DeGraff Memorial Hospital, Millard Fillmore Gates
Circle Hospital and Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. Its home care services
are provided by the Visiting Nursing Association of WNY.
Catholic
Health System
(716) 828-2750
Catholic Health System provides
health care to hundreds of thousands of Western New Yorkers across a network
of five hospitals, ten primary care centers, nine diagnostic and treatment
centers, a free standing surgery center, eleven long term care facilities,
adult homes, home care agencies, counseling services, social service and
behavioral health programs.
Center
for Hospice & Palliative Care
225 Como Park Blvd
Buffalo, NY 14227
Tel: (716) 686-1900
The Center for Hospice &
Palliative Care is the parent organization of Hospice Buffalo, Home Care
Buffalo, Life Transitions Center, Caring Hearts Home Care, the Hospice
Foundation of WNY and CMI Education Institute. It provides services that
enhance the comfort and quality of life for those experiencing the impact
of serious illness and loss.
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Health Care Education/ General Health
Information
The
UB School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
State University of New
York at Buffalo
The School of Medicine and
Biomedical Sciences is committed to excellence in education, research &
patient care. The UB School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences is an academic
unit of the State University of New York at Buffalo.
University
Sports Medicine
Department of Orthopaedics
State University of New
York at Buffalo
Catholic
Health System Health News & Information
Heart, Cancer, Women, Men,
Children, Seniors, Glossaries, Wellness, Orthopedics, Mental Health, Workplace,
Emergency, Diet/Exercise and more…
Erie
County Department of Health The mission of the Erie County
Department of Health is to protect the public's health, to prevent disease
and premature death through the promotion of healthy living and wellness,
and to provide a safety net of services for those with limited access to
healthcare.
Centers
for Disease Control The
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recognized as the lead
federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people
Environmental
Protection AgencyEPA provides leadership in the nation's environmental
science, research, education and assessment efforts.
US
Department of Health and Human Services The Department Of Health
And Human Services is the United States government's principal agency for
protecting the health of all Americans.
The
New York State Department of Health |
