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In New York State, birthing moms are guaranteed certain rights during labor and birth.

In 2020, the New York State Perinatal Quality Collaborative launched the New York State Birth Equity Improvement Project to all NYS birthing hospitals. 

Join the Buffalo NAACP Health Committee for a free virtual event on April 19. Hear from Kenneth Snyder, MD, PhD, chief physician quality officer, Kaleida Health, and other experts about holistic and healthy food trends.

Depression and anxiety impact 1 in 5 pregnant and postpartum women, and 3 in 5 women of color will suffer from maternal mental health conditions. 

It is important to learn the post-birth warning signs. Knowing what to do can save your life!

Starting Monday, April 11, individuals who receive a positive COVID-19 test result through Erie County Department of Health’s (ECDOH) COVID-19 testing services will be offered a prescription for Paxlovid, if they are eligible.

Buffalo General Medical Center/Gates Vascular Institute, Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital and Oishei Children's Hospital will be hosting Open Interview events for all Graduate & Registered Nurses on April 25 & April 26. 

Christina M. Ostwald, MS, RN, CIC, has been named chief quality and safety officer for DeGraff Medical Park and Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital.

The American Cancer Society (ACS) has announced a partnership with Elmwood-Hertel Internal Medical Clinic, a Kaleida Health facility, to improve colorectal cancer screening rates as part of the national ACS ‘Get Screened’ initiative.

On March 16, 2022, Oishei Children's Hospital (OCH) was presented with a New York State Obstetric Hemorrhage 2021 Quality Improvement Award.

Join us on Tuesday, April 12 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. to learn about oral/mouth cancer and participate in free screenings.

The event raised $1,000 to buy bulletproof vests and first aid kits for the beleaguered defenders of Ukraine.

Residents of Niagara County are invited to complete a consumer health survey that will guide county officials and local hospitals in planning for the coming years.

Jessica Martinolich, MD, colorectal surgeon, Great Lakes Cancer Care Collaborative, discusses the importance of regular screening and the latest recommendations to prevent, detect and treat colorectal cancer.

Mary LaRowe, interim president and chief executive officer, Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS), Bradford Regional Medical Center, Olean General Hospital, discusses how the UAHS team has risen to the challenges over the past two years and continues to provide exceptional care for the community. 

National Doctors' Day is our chance to recognize our physicians.

Kaleida Health has once again been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader.

On her 3-month birthday, Keira was diagnosed with Aicardi syndrome, a rare genetic disease. One evening, Keira experienced a ‘cluster’ of infantile spasms and she was immediately taken to Oishei Children’s Hospital (OCH). Katie, Keira's mom, credits the team at OCH for saving Keira’s life.

March is Child Life Month and we would like to thank the Child Life team at Oishei Children’s Hospital (OCH) for the tremendous work they do every day. The Child Life team at OCH educates and provides comfort to families the minute they walk through our doors.

On Tuesday, March 22, individuals from Fisher-Price, Wegmans and the Buffalo Bills presented a $700,000 donation to Oishei Children’s Hospital (OCH). Special thank you to Fisher-Price for spearheading this project and to Coach McDermott and OCH Champion Kid, Vignesh, for helping announce the donation.

Congratulations to Mike Hughes, senior vice president and chief administrative officer at Kaleida Health, for being one of the top three fundraisers for The 11 Day Power Play and achieving the Guinness World Record for longest hockey game as one of the Frozen 40.

The Children’s Hospital of Buffalo Foundation is excited to announce that DiBella’s Subs is a Children’s Miracle Network partner. From March 25 to March 31, 10% of every catering order will be donated to Oishei Children's Hospital (OCH) to celebrate National Physicians Week. 

The proceeds from the Masters Raffle will benefit Great Lakes Cancer Care Collaborative. Thank you to everyone who purchased a raffle ticket! 

As part of the upcoming meat raffle for the HighPointe on Michigan, you can support the HighPointe on Michigan Pediatric Pavilion by purchasing one of the items featured on this wish list. 

Kaleida Health today announced several physician leadership changes designed to further drive operational integration and enhance coordination and communication.

The Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) has announced Christopher Sanchez, MPA, manager of Hospital Relations, DeGraff Medical Park and Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital as one of two recipients awarded the Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Development Scholarship in the state.

Nearly every industry has experienced challenges in recruitment and talent acquisition in recent years. Hear from Leanne Pawlak, senior director of Corporate Employment, Kaleida Health, as she discusses some of issues health care has faced and how the organization continues to adapt.

Join us for a meat raffle to benefit the Pediatric Pavilion at HighPointe on Michigan on Friday, April 1 at The Grapevine Banquets, located at 333 Dick Road, Depew, NY.

The Revenue Cycle team at Kaleida Health has made several leadership appointments to better align responsibilities and Clinical Revenue Cycle strategies necessary to achieve business objectives.

The Children's Hospital of Buffalo Foundation received a $630,000 grant over three years from The Children's Guild Foundation to support outpatient services for children with neurodevelopmental disorders at John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital.

The Kaleida Health Family Planning Center was recently named a ‘Patient Experience Champion’ by the New York State Family Planning Training Center, a division of New York State Department of Health's Bureau of Women, Infant, and Adolescent Health.