Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center
For the past fifty years, Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center, a non-profit organization, has been helping men, women and children overcome communication disorders.
Founded as a small community agency in 1953, the Center has expanded over the years to meet the growing needs of the community, and at the same time, developed the ability to remain at the cutting edge of advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of speech-language and hearing disorders. Today, Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center offers comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for the care of communication impairments in Erie, Niagara, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua counties. It is one of the largest independent community-based centers in the United States.
In 1995 Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center developed a state-of-the-art facility in the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus. This building provides the optimal setting for diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation for those with communication disabilities. It also has enabled the Center to develop new programs and acquire technology that enhances both the quality and scope of its services.
Under the leadership of:
• Joseph J. Cozzo - President/CEO
• Anthony B. Spada, Jr. - Chairman
Web site: www.askbhsc.org
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Buffalo Medical Group Foundation
Buffalo Medical Group, P.C. (BMG) was founded by four internists in 1946, and more than 60 years later is among the oldest and largest multi-specialty physician group practices in New York State, and the largest in Western New York.
As a physician-directed, community-wide organization, the mission of Buffalo Medical Group is to improve the health of its patients by delivering high quality, cost-effective and accessible health care.
With more than 110 specialists and sub specialists, and a team of nurses, therapists, other health care professionals and support staff, the BMG offers comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services at primary locations in Williamsville, Orchard Park and on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, and at 23 satellite sites throughout Western New York. BMG also operates its own New York State Health Department approved infusion center as well as laboratory, x ray, nuclear medicine, physical therapy and radiation therapy departments.
Using a “multidisciplinary approach” in the delivery of patient care, Buffalo Medical Group records 400,000 outpatient visits annually.
Most BMG physicians are members of the medical staff at Kaleida Health hospitals, and many have privileges at Catholic Health System hospitals, Erie County Medical Center, and other hospitals in the region.
Buffalo Medical Group, P.C., is under the leadership of:
• Donald E. Miller, MD, Chairman, Board of Directors
• Daniel J. Scully, Chief Executive Officer
• Irene S. Snow, MD, Medical Director
• John C. Notaro, MD, Associate Medical Director
Web site: www.buffalomedicalgroup.com
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Hauptman-Woodward Medical Research Institute
Is an independent, non-profit facility specializing in the area of basic research known as structural biology. Located at the gateway to the BNMC at 700 Ellicott Street, this institution was founded in 1956 by Dr. George Koepf and Helen Woodward Rivas. Their president and namesake, Dr. Herbert A. Hauptman, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1985 for his development of the formula known as “direct methods”, where his application of classical mathematics finally resolved an issue that had defeated generations of chemists.
HWI's mission is two-fold; they are committed to improving human health by studying the causes of diseases, such as kidney disease, AIDS, cancer, arthritis, thyroid disorders, and many others, at their basic molecular level and are also working to educate the scientists of tomorrow. Since 2001, HWI has served as the University at Buffalo's Department of Structural Biology. Their new state-of-the-art Structural Biology Research Center adds to their already enviable collection of molecular biology, crystal growth, and x-ray diffraction facilities. HWI plans to recruit 15 new scientists to Western New York over the next 7 years.
The Institute is currently under the leadership of:
• Dr. Herbert A. Hauptman, President & Nobel Laureate
• Dr. George DeTitta, Executive Director & CEO
• Donald A. Hess, Chairman of the Board
Web site: www.hwi.buffalo.edu
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Kaleida Health
Created in 1998, a not for profit Hospital system made up of the largest and most advanced health care providers in WNY, ranked in top 40 largest of its kind.
Under the leadership of:
• James R. Kaskie - President & CEO
• Edward F. Walsh, Jr. - Chairman of the Board
One on WNY’s top 5 Employers with over 3,600 employees around High Street. Buffalo General alone has an estimated $425 million economic impact on WNY.
Buffalo General Hospital is a 511-bed acute care hospital in the center of the Medical Campus. It is the largest hospital in upstate New York, and provides nearly 25 percent of all adult medical and surgical services in Erie County. A major affiliate of the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo General offers medical treatment in 23 clinical inpatient departments and more than 60 outpatient programs. Specialized programs available at Buffalo General are cardiac and orthopedic surgery; lithotripsy/urology; oncology, psychiatry, gynecology/obstetrics; dialysis; gastroenterology; cardiac rehabilitation; rehabilitation medicine; kidney and heart transplantation, neurology and neurosurgery.
Web site: www.kaleidahealth.org
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Olmsted Center for the Visually Impaired
Since 1907, the Elizabeth Pierce Olmsted, M.D. Center for the Visually Impaired has been a leader in quality services for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
The Olmsted Center's mission is to help individuals with visual impairments, as well as those with other physical challenges, acheive their highest levels of independence and live optimally without barriers.
Founded in 1907 and is under the leadership of:
• Ronald S. Maier, Ph.D. - President
• Michael Cropp, MD - Chairman
Web site: www.olmstedcenter.org
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Roswell Park Cancer Institute
In 1898, Roswell Park opened as the nation’s first cancer research, treatment & education center. RPCI, is a public benefit corporation that is internationally renowned, and is a major affiliate of the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. RPCI is dedicated to providing the highest quality total care to the cancer patient; to conducting research into the causes, treatment and prevention of cancer; and to educating the public and the next generation of those who study and treat cancer.
RPCI is the only upstate New York facility to hold the National Cancer Institute (www.cancer.gov) designation of "comprehensive cancer center" and one of 39 such centers in the United States. Since 1971, Roswell Park has been recognized by the NCI as a comprehensive cancer center. This designation means that a cancer center's combined research, treatment and educational programs have weathered extensive peer review, met rigorous national standards, and made fundamental contributions to reducing the cancer burden.
RPCI is also a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), an alliance of the nation's leading cancer centers. A not-for-profit organization, the NCCN brings together the best minds in science to engineer continuous quality improvements in cancer care; improves the effectiveness of cancer care delivery through the ongoing collection and analysis of outcome data on a national basis; enhances communications and collaboration among member institutions; offers access to the latest, most promising clinical trials; and provides best practice guidelines and measurement tools.
Cancer research is a core element of its mission. Groundbreaking research by RPCI scientists has led to greater understanding of the nature of cancer and to major advances in cancer diagnosis and treatment that are now in use worldwide. RPCI instituted the nation's first chemotherapy program, pioneered studies on the relationship between smoking and lung cancer and developed photodynamic therapy (PDT) and the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test. A comprehensive cancer genetics program, now under development at RPCI, will rival the world's leading programs in that field. The Institute also made significant contributions to the landmark human genome project. RPCI's Center for Pharmacology and Therapeutics is one of the few centers in the nation capable of all phases of drug development, from the conceptual stage through manufacturing and testing. This year RPCI's strong basic and clinical research programs attracted major research grants and contracts totaling more than $75 million. The Institute has sponsored or collaborated on more than 350 clinical trials of promising new cancer treatments.
RPCI is a Public Benefit Corporation founded by Dr. Roswell Park. It is currently lead by:
• Dr. Donald L. Trump - President & CEO
• David Zebro - Chairman of the Board
Nation’s first cancer research, treatment & education center.
One of WNY’s top 20 Employers with over 2,400 individuals including 200 physicians and scientists and over 400 nurses.
Web site: www.roswellpark.org
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The Center for Hospice & Palliative Care
Founded in 1978, Hospice Buffalo, Inc., was one of the first Hospice programs created in the United States.
The Center for Hospice & Palliative Care serves individuals with serious illness and their families and caregivers through a continuum of care spanning the course of illness and bereavement. The Center’s specially-trained professionals, support staff, and volunteers assist individuals to make choices about their care, support those who are grieving, and educate the professional and lay communities about end-of-life care.
Web site: www.hospicebuffalo.org
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University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Founded in 1846, the School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences is the university's oldest division and one where more than 800 students and 750 faculty engage in educational and research activities in the biomedical sciences.
Throughout its evolution, the School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences has developed and fostered a commitment to scholarship and achievement by encouraging excellence in education, research, and patient care.
The Health Sciences School includes schools of medicine, dentistry, nursing, allied health sciences, and public health. Its teaching and research missions benefit from the university's partnerships with virtually every institution in the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus including Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Hauptman Woodward Research Institute (the University’s Structural Biology Department), Kaleida Health, Buffalo Hearing & Speech and the Buffalo Medical Group.
The Universities Center for Computation is one of the top 10 Academic Supercomputing Facility in the country, which makes it an attractive resource for businesses and research.
Currently under the leadership of:
• Dr. John B. Simpson - President of the University
Web site: www.smbs.buffalo.edu/
New York State Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics & Life Sciences
The New York State Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics & Life Sciences (COE), launched in 2002 as a joint effort of research institutions, government, industry and philanthropic organizations to create a hub of life sciences expertise in Upstate New York, comprises a rich history of research and discovery through the University at Buffalo (UB), as the lead academic organization, and two partners, Roswell Park Cancer Institute and Hauptman-Woodward Medical Research Institute. The COE’s 100+ scientists and industry, government and commercialization partners are dedicated to creating new discoveries that improve the health and well-being of the population and to facilitating economic development in the region019;s life sciences sectors.
Web site: www.bioinformatics.buffalo.edu.
University at Buffalo Research Institute on Addictions
The Research Institute on Addictions (RIA) is a research center with the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York. Located at 1021 Main Street, Buffalo, RIA is a national leader in the study of alcohol and substance abuse issues. Research programs, the majority of which have multiple year funding, are supported by federal and private foundation grants.
Web site: www.ria.buffalo.edu/
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Upstate New York Transplant Services
Headquartered in downtown Buffalo and established in 1981, Upstate New York Transplant Services is among the leading procurement organizations in the United States, and is one of the only eight centers nationwide to house laboratory services, and organ, tissue and eye procurement in one location. With the addition of Community Blood Services, Upstate New York Transplant Services has become the first organization of its kind nationwide. Upstate New York Transplant Services operates as a non-profit serving the eight counties of Western New York and works to assist donor families, coordinate the donation process and increase knowledge and awareness within the community regarding the Gift of Life.
Upstate New York Transplant Services routinely has helped to secure higher rates of donation in Western New York than the national average. When approached following the death of a loved-one for organ donation, Western New York families give consent nearly 90% of the time – the national average is roughly 60%. Due to this generosity, Upstate New York Transplant Services has ranked in the top ten procurement organizations nationwide in terms of rates of consent for seven of the past eight years.
There has been tremendous growth as Upstate New York Transplant Services since inception. Twenty-five years ago, the organization had a staff of a little over a dozen and a thin operating budget. Today, Upstate New York Transplant Services employs over 150 Western New Yorkers, has affiliations with twenty-eight regional hospitals and transplant centers and other procurement organizations across the country. As recently as 1997, Upstate New York Transplant Services had just 200 donors; in 2006 the organization neared 1000. In the summer of 2007, Upstate New York Transplant Services added community blood banking services – bringing both a significant savings to area hospitals and assurance to Western New York donors that their blood donations remain local.
The organization’s network and success have hand-in-hand, and as a result, Upstate New York Transplant Services has been able to spread the message that transplantation is vital – and transplantation saves lives. Upstate New York Transplant Services is currently headed by President & CEO Mark Simon, and Chair of the Board of Trustees Dr. Margaret Paroski.
Web site: www.unyts.org
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