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Health centers plan expansion on Buffalo's East Side in increase

WEBTwo major steps forward to increase access to health care on Buffalo's East Side, as Evergreen Health and Community Health Centers of Buffalo plan new sites. 1 …

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Where to get a COVID-19 test in WNY

WEBThere are several places in Erie County you can get a COVID-19 test. Erie County Sites: Erie County Dept Health - Buffalo …

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‘Addiction does not discriminate’: Record number of opioid

WEBBUFFALO, NY (WKBW) — Opioid addiction is unfortunately spiking once again. Erie County Health Department data says 2023 was the deadliest year with …

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Hochul to offer up to $3,000 in direct payments to health care …

WEBNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she is offering up to $3,000 each in direct payments to full-time health care workers who remain in their positions for one year as …

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Vital mental health services in Buffalo community

WEBIf you or some you know is a mental health crisis and need immediate assistance, call one of these numbers: IN BUFFALO & ERIE COUNTY, CRISIS …

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Assemblyman Pat Burke proposing bill to allow insurance to deny …

WEBNew York State Assemblyman Patrick Burke (D-Buffalo) is proposing legislation that would give health insurance companies the option to deny coverage for …

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'It was a community collective trauma': Mental health kits for

WEBand last updated 3:00 PM, Dec 15, 2023. BUFFALO, NY — On Friday, the Mental Health Advocates of WNY and other organizations made 300 mental health tool …

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How can we address a mental health care worker shortage in …

WEBFor more information on the Patrick Lee Foundation, click here. Help is always available if you are struggling with a mental health issue. You can call crisis …

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Catholic Health's St. Joseph Campus to be redeveloped into center …

WEBCHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WKBW) — Catholic Health announced Friday plans to redevelop Sisters of Charity Hospital St. Joseph Campus into a center for …

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'Need to be heard': Healthcare workers protest Gov. Hochul's

WEBBUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Western New York healthcare workers joined community leaders Friday in Niagara Square to protest Governor Kathy Hochul's …

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Department of Health reveals what's behind the 'cancer cluster'

WEBand last updated 8:42 PM, Oct 22, 2019. BUFFALO N.Y. (WKBW) — Areas of Erie County have been identified as a 'cancer cluster' and now, the Department of …

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'We are all hands on deck': Physicians warn to watch for

WEBYou can check Kaleida Health's website for ER wait times. 7 News spoke with Dr. Thomas Krier, one of the emergency room physicians at Millard Fillmore treating …

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$100 million to help NYS school districts with pandemic learning

WEBGov. Hochul announced that $100 million has been awarded to 50 school districts and BOCES across the state to address pandemic learning loss and provide …

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Catholic Health creates residency program to meet rising demand …

WEBThe University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) states that, given the growing demand for healthcare services across a multitude of specialties, …

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High maternal mortality rate in Erie County

WEBBUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — There's a high maternal mortality rate in Erie County that has a growing trend among women of color in choosing to give birth at …

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'Bring people out of their shells': Chat room for teen mental health

WEBBUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Teens struggling with their mental health have a resource right at their fingertips — the Mental Health Advocates of Western New …

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FCC considering rule change to make help more accessible when …

WEBBUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Federal Communications Commission is considering a rule change to make help more accessible when calling the 988 Suicide …

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Medical Society of New York supports Medical Aid in death

WEBThe Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) recently passed a new policy that supports several new pieces of legislation. The "Medical Aid in Dying …

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Dr. Gosy, facing charges, pursuing new job

WEBThe attorney representing Dr. Eugene Gosy has confirmed to 7 Eyewitness News that his client is pursuing a new job with Invision Health in Williamsville. According …

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Dirty Dining: These Buffalo restaurants received dozens of

WEBThe health department works with operators to correct any underlying problems. However, at least 45 penalties were handed out by the county in 2023. …

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What is the 'Sleepy Girl Mocktail' and does the viral drink

WEBCombine magnesium glycinate, 100% tart cherry juice, your favorite seltzer, and you've created the "Sleepy Girl Mocktail" — but what exactly is this viral drink, and …

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New details on Buffalo house where 12-year-old Jaylen Griffin

WEBBUFFALO, N.Y. — 7 News has learned new details about the four-unit South Buffalo home that the body of 12-year-old Jaylen Griffin was found in. Griffin had been …

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