By Brenda Alesii Executive director of HEALTHeLINK’s explains why the merger with Population Health Collaborative will help improve the health of Western New Yorkers
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Q&A with Kimberly Kadziolka
By Brenda Alesii New executive director at Parent Network of WNY explains organization’s mission, which is to help people with disabilities, and says African-Americans
Q&A with Jeffrey Wierzbicki
‘With mobile gambling available in our state, it is easier than ever to simply pick up the phone and start placing bets,’ says leader
Q&A with Paula Celestino
She was a member of the team that established the Quitline in Western New York 22 years ago. As we celebrate World No Tobacco
Q & A with Jeremy Morlock
Kidney Foundation of WNY’s executive director highlights need for organ donation, says kidney disease is underrecognized By Brenda Alesii As the calendar turns to
Q & A with Celia Spacone
Mental health issues, including depression, are behind a great number of suicides, says coordinator of the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Erie County By Brenda
Q & A with Cindy Voelker
Associate CEO for Spectrum Health and Human Services talks about her agency’s scope and how COVID-19 has impacted residents in the Western New York
Q & A with Thomas Russo
Physician and Infectious diseases chief at UB: Clearing up misinformation about the pandemic By Brenda Alesii A native of Boston, Massachusetts, Thomas Russo moved
Q & A with Robert Roush
Executive director of GLYS WNY discusses LGBTQ+ issues and the organization’s mission; says he hopes nonprofit would be out of business By Brenda Alesii
Q & A with Catherine Shick
FeedMore WNY’s chief communications officer discusses the nonprofit’s efforts to end hunger in Western New York By Brenda Alesii When it comes to basic