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

ECMC featured on WIVB’s “Western New York’s Hidden History” segment in honor of Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month, ECMC celebrates the doctors, nurses, and caregivers who care for every patient in need. Thank you for helping to make us Western New York's community hospital, and for showing the strength of our diverse team.

ECMCC Statement

Erie County Medical Center Corporation (ECMCC) today released the following statement: "Throughout the ongoing discussions regarding a public financing package that could assist ECMCC build its future, state-of-the-art Trauma Center/Emergency Department the key fact for ECMCC is that the current facility is well beyond capacity.

Legal Assistance Center Opens at ECMC

MedLaw Medical-Legal Partnership Now Provides Free Legal Services for Patients The Center for Elder Law & Justice (CELJ), Erie County Medical Center Corporation (ECMCC), Western New York Breast Health, and the ECMC Foundation today announced the opening of the MedLaw Cancer Partnership of Western New York. The medical-legal partnership offers free legal assistance to ECMC patients who qualify.