Quality

Det Norske Veritas (DNV) Healthcare, Inc. granted Kaleida Health full accreditation for a three-year term

U.S. News and World Report Best Hospitals

American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines Silver Award for Heart Failure

Cycle III accreditation from the Society of Chest Pain Centers

The 2010-2011 Consumer Choice Award for best quality and image from National Resource Corporation for the third consecutive year

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Western New York Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement, recognizing expertise and reliability in joint replacement care that leads to better overall patient results

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Western New York Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) recognized the Medical Rehabilitation Unit at Buffalo General for excellence in inpatient rehabilitation and stroke. Buffalo General and DeGraff Memorial are the only CARF accredited facilities in WNY.

Sodexo Quality Service Account Award for consistently exceeding standards in Environmental Services

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) recognized the Medical Rehabilitation Unit at DeGraff Memorial for excellence in inpatient rehabilitation and stroke. DeGraff and Buffalo General Medical Center are the only CARF accredited facilities in WNY.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Western New York Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement, recognizing expertise and reliability in joint replacement care that leads to better overall patient results

The 2010-2011 Consumer Choice Award for best quality and image from National Resource Corporation

Millard Fillmore Suburban received the Get With The Guidelines^SM–Heart Failure Gold Performance Achievement Award from the American Heart Association

Clinical outcomes for patients of the Cystic Fibrosis Center of WNY at Women & Children’s Hospital of Buffalo are among the best in the U.S. The Center is among the highest performing in the United States according to data compiled by the National Cystic Fibrosis Foundation measuring the most relevant clinical outcomes for patients.

The American Society of Health System Pharmacist Research and Education Foundation Excellence in Medication Use Safety Award for being the leading practice for medication safety among pediatric facilities in New York State

Deaconess ranked among “America’s Best Nursing Homes” by U.S. News & World Report

DeGraff ranked among “America’s Best Nursing Homes” by U.S. News & World Report

Deaconess Center and DeGraff Skilled Nursing Facility received 5 out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Millard Fillmore Gates SNF and Waterfront Health Care Center received 4 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on data from health inspections, staffing and quality measures.

In 2010, the VNA of WNY celebrated a noteworthy anniversary having served community residents for 125 years. The VNA of WNY was the very first visiting nurse association in the country. 

• WNY Nurses Blazed a Caregiving Trail
• Higgins Praises Visiting Nurses Association
• Higgins Recognizes 125 Year History of Visiting Nursing Association in WNY
• VNA to Celebrate 125th Anniversary

Top 30% in the nation on the new Home Health-CAHPS (CMS) survey on the Global Rating "Recommend this Agency" with 98% indicating “yes” including 84% answering “definitely yes”