Politics can add to patients" problems, Buffalo-area behavioral health providers say

More patients aren't leading to more problems just yet for Buffalo-area physical therapy providers......»»

New York City is in danger of running out of swabs for Covid-19 tests and should only test ho… patients, the city health department said in a memo to health care providers over the weekend. “As the... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

As confirmed cases of coronavirus increase in the Bay Area, health providers are in all-hands-on-deck mode getting ready to deal with a likely surge in patients seeking medical care. “Right now, we are anticipating, based on current reports, an i.....»»

Buffalo-area home health care agencies say they're seeing more patients than they were five years ago. That has them working to improve how the administer care to those patients while also making conditions good for their employees......»»

The co-location of services will help doctors address a wide range of issues for Medicaid patients with chronic conditions and behavioral health needs......»»

Legacy Health has publicly released its action plan to correct deficiencies at the Unity Center for Behavioral Health, which came under fire by state regulators for safety problems, including harm to patients and suicide attempts. Legacy initially def.....»»

Mental Health Association of Erie County Inc. has changed its name to Mental Health Advocates of Western New York, rebranding to better reflect its programs and service area. The Buffalo-based nonprofit offers programs on behavioral health, menta.....»»

Providence emergency departments have seen an uptick in patients seeking behavioral health services since June......»»

More patients could be a good thing for Western New York's home health care providers — as long as they can maintain staffing levels to accommodate those patient loads......»»

Buffalo-area dentists say the more frequently recurring issue they encounter is a lack of consistent home care by patients......»»

Milwaukee-area health care systems said they’ve seen no significant increase in patient visits despite Ascension health care pausing some elective procedures, tests and appointments due to a cyberattack......»»

Anne McCaffrey’s career experiences positioned her uniquely to assume the top job at People Inc. The president and CEO of the largest human services organization in Western New York brings to her role years in behavioral health servic.....»»

Last year, Holy Cross Health saw a 20% increase in patients coming to the emergency department. With more than 75,000 annual visits, the health system strives to find ways to alleviate overcrowding and provide dedicated sections for behavioral healt.....»»

Millions of people who have gotten Covid-19 and survived are finding that a full recovery can be frustratingly elusive. Weeks and months after seemingly recovering from even a mild case, many patients confront a wide range of health problems. A.....»»

Many patients continue to avoid health care settings for fear of exposing themselves to Covid-19......»»

Community behavioral health providers continue to be vulnerable and continue to need adequate funding to remain viable, Patrick Evans writes......»»

Three counties in the San Francisco Bay Area have suspended COVID-19 deliveries to One Medical offices after the private health-care provider allowed ineligible people to cut in line for vaccines, the San Francisco Chronicle reported Wednesday......»»

Health-care providers in the Charlotte area are preparing now for large-scale Covid-19 vaccinations, even as dose allocations prove unreliable. It's been about a year since the United States' first confirmed Covid-19 case was reported. Sinc.....»»

Vaccine distribution for Covid-19 is in its second month in the Charlotte area.  The process is still in the early stages with phases 2 and 3 yet to come. Health-care providers are preparing for the months ahead, despite many unknowns. They are ra.....»»

It's not just hospitals receiving assistance: Hundreds of area health care providers have received more than $30 million in federal funds to help get through the Covid-19 pandemic......»»