Community Resources

For free or low cost health insurance for eligible patients- www.health.state.ny.us/healthcare

To apply for Meals on Wheels go to www.mealsonwheelswny.org  or Contact the Intake department at (716) 822-2002, Monday through Friday, any time between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.
 
The New York State Smokers Quitline offers its Refer-to-Quit program for health care providers to help their patients stop-smoking. As a confidential service, we offer counseling and cessation-related services to patients who use tobacco products.  http://www.nysmokefree.com/
 
WIC provides supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk. www.fns.usda.gov/wic/
 

BlueCross BlueShield of WNY offers several diabetic seminars and support groups located in WNY. To sign up for one of the wellness seminars or support groups in BlueCross BlueShield of WNY’s Diabetes Program, or for more information, just call the number listed below.

Pre-Diabetes Education

Living Well with Diabetes

Diabetes Support Group

United Way engages in a number of collaborative efforts to promote safe and healthy lifestyles for adults, children, infants and seniors in Buffalo and Erie County. Led by the United Way of Buffalo & Erie County, in partnership with UBMD, the coalition inspires families to adopt positive lifestyle choices. One of the many ways United Way accomplishes community work in Health is by building, facilitating and participating in strategic partnerships throughout the community. These initiatives come to life with the help of the skills and resources of community partners. For more information, http://www.uwbec.org/wellness