American Cancer Society check presentation to ECMC for Colorectal Cancer Initiative

Colon Cancer, the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States, is highly preventable, and highly treatable. An American Cancer Society (ACS) grant aimed at making a difference in the lives of underserved men and women in Western New York includes $82,000 for ECMC to enhance education, screening, and early detection for patients at risk for colorectal cancer.

ECMC Awards Certificates of Appreciation

The ECMC Board of Directors presented Certificates of Appreciation to members of the NFTA Transit Police, ECMC Police and the ECMC Emergency Department for their coordinated effort on March 15, 2017 in saving the life of a defenseless infant, who was rescued by NFTA Transit Police Officer David Capretto and transported by Officer Capretto to ECMC's Emergency Department.

Erie County Medical Center reports record performance as 2017 begins

Erie County Medical Center, in the first two months of the year, has seen historic numbers, with overall discharges up 5 percent compared to last year. Read the full Buffalo Business First story here.
by Tracey Drury - Reporter, Buffalo Business First

ECMC Internal Medicine Center Earns NCQA “Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition”

National organization's quality standards based on use of systematic, patient-centered, coordinated care that supports access, communication and patient involvement. Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) Corporation today announced that the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) informed ECMC that its Internal Medicine Center has achieved recognition status for "Patient-Centered Medical Home^™ (PCMH^™), Recognized–Level 3." The effective dates of this Recognition begin March 6, 2017 and expire March 6, 2020.

Buffalo News, Another Voice: Why ECMC needs a new emergency department

In our region’s only Level 1 adult trauma center, we work as a team day and night to save the lives of our friends, neighbors, colleagues and loved ones. Each patient is unique. Every major injury is a challenge. Read the full Buffalo News story here.
By Steven D.  Schwaitzberg

The Buffalo News: $58 million ECMC plan aims to alleviate cramped, dated ER

Little doubt exists among doctors and management at ECMC about the need for a new emergency room-trauma center. What remains unclear is how to pay for a larger department with modern features and patient amenities on the Grider Street campus. Erie County officials disagree over a borrowing plan to fund the project. Read the full Buffalo News story here.
By: Henry L. Davis