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Links for vaccination appointments in Buffalo, Erie County …

Most local pharmacies across Western New York are now able to offer vaccinations. Please contact your local pharmacy to inquire … See more

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Office of Health Equity to advocate for better health care …

WEBBUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — On Friday morning, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz signed the Erie County Health Equity Act of 2021, creating the Office of …

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Urgent mental health care center opens in City of Buffalo

WEBSpectrum Health officially opened its Urgent Mental Health Addictions Care Clinic on Main Street and Bryant Street. The Urgent Care Center will provide mental …

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State declines ECMC grant request for psychiatric …

WEBAt the end of last year, ECMC applied for a grant seeking $13.6 million through the state Department of Health’s Health Care Facility Transformation Program …

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Does the Buffalo region need a second comprehensive …

WEBEriePath is a web- and phone-based app that provides parents and caregivers guidance with navigating mental health services in the region. Download the …

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A new kind of hospital is coming to rural America. To …

WEBA sign spells out the rights a medical emergency patient has at the emergency room entrance outside the Alliance Healthcare System hospital in Holly …

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Fresh produce delivered

WEBBUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – This year New York State is expanding its “food as medicine” program, where doctors can prescribe healthy food just like they do …

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4 observations: Bills address needs, find value in 2024 draft

WEBBUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The 2024 NFL Draft started Thursday with a bold trade by Bills general manager Brandon Beane. Saturday, the dust on the draft settled, …

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‘It melted my heart the second I saw her’: Buffalo …

WEBBUFFALO N.Y. (WIVB) – After a “ruff” start, one puppy has found her forever home with Buffalo’s bravest. “I never thought she’d fall right in my lap. She’s perfect for …

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D’Youville plans separate commencement ceremonies …

WEBD’Youville VP for student affairs Benjamin Grant said in a statement this is an opportunity to, “model what we hope our students will take away – the ability to have …

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A.I. commencement speaker draws ire of D’Youville students

WEBBUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — D’Youville University’s decision to bring in an A.I. robot as this year’s commencement speaker has drawn backlash from students and …

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Booster shot will no longer be mandated for NYS healthcare workers

WEBALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — On Thursday, the New York State Public Health and Health Planning Council voted no longer to require the booster shot …

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‘This has the potential to impact us in a huge way:’ Some primary …

WEBTONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Some local healthcare providers are running into financial trouble, after last month’s cyberattack on a large insurance company that …

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2024 high school grads could face nearly $37K in college debt

WEBHowever, this drop doesn’t mean higher education is affordable. On average, full-time undergraduates took out about $6,990 in student loans in the 2020-21 …

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Change Healthcare cyberattack continues affecting local hospitals

WEBUpdated: Mar 8, 2024 / 11:05 PM EST. BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The cyberattack of United Health’s Change Healthcare payment system last month continues to affect local …

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MAC Center in Orchard Park reopens Emergency Room

WEBORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — With COVID cases dropping locally, Catholic Health says it can now staff one of their Emergency Rooms. The Emergency …

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Surge in inmates with mental health issues spurs the need for …

WEBAn American Psychiatric Association poll in 2022 found 20% of Americans believe incarcerated people are not getting the mental health care they need. In …

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BPS: Kaleida Health won’t be considered for nursing services …

WEBKaleida Health has had a contract with the district since 2005. The $6.6 million contract expires at the end of June. BPS says the providers had several months …

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Rural residents lose life saving resource after Lake Shore Hospital …

WEBIRVING N.Y. (WIVB) – Lakeshore Healthcare Center as closed its doors for good, forcing some southern tier patients to travel 20 minutes to get to the closest …

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Orleans County has three new COVID-19 cases, bringing total …

WEBUPDATE (May 10) – As of Sunday afternoon, Orleans County has three new COVID-19 cases, bringing the county’s total to 132. Two of the Orleans County …

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Catholic Health to pay $6 million in fines over alleged violations of

WEBThe US Attorney’s office says Catholic Health system has agreed to pay 6 million dollars to settle a dispute over alleged violations of the false claims act. Catholic …

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Health Sciences pulls away in second half to win Class B football title

WEBORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Health Sciences/BASC/Charter used a big second half to claim the Section VI Class B title Friday, downing Pioneer 38-27 at …

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Health Sciences stuns Williamsville East for Class AA2 title, …

WEBHealth Sciences coming up with clutch plays was the theme all day. At the end of regulation while the Falcons had their backs to the wall, trailing by two in the …

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Man arrested following stolen vehicle pursuit around Niagara Falls

WEBA Town of Niagara man was arrested following a stolen vehicle pursuit that led authorities down Niagara Falls Boulevard and ended in the Cayuga Village.

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