ECMC, Deaf Access Services to Use ER Signing Guide – Goal to give doctors, nurses, staff quick way to communicate with deaf patients

Erie County Medical Center and Buffalo Deaf Access Services are joining to utilize a 20-page Deaf Emergency Awareness Form [DEAF] booklet so doctors and nurses can more effectively communicate with deaf and hard-of-hearing patients.

ECMC’s Bariatric Practice Gets National Accreditation – ‘Comprehensive Center’ designation is highest-quality level for a hospital

A national accreditation and quality improvement program of the American College of Surgeons provided Erie County Medical Center’s bariatric surgery program with its highest endorsement.

ECMC Highlights Mental Health Awareness Month (May)

As the Regional Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (COE), Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) Corporation today announced it is emphasizing Mental Health Awareness Month.  Throughout the entire month of May, ECMC is bringing greater attention to mental health by holding conferences and instructional sessions for staff and partnering organizations and increasing awareness with the general public.