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Catholic Healthcare Organizations

National

Ascension Health

Ascension Health is the nation's largest Catholic and largest nonprofit health system.

Catholic Health Association of the United States

The Catholic Health Association is the nation's largest group of not-for-profit health care sponsors, systems, and facilities.

Regional

Catholic Health East

Catholic Health East (CHE) is a multi-institutional Catholic health system whose ministries are located in 11 eastern states.

Diocese of Buffalo

The Catholic Diocese of Buffalo, established on April 23, 1847, comprises the westernmost counties of New York State, which include: Erie, Niagara, Genesee, Orleans, Chautauqua, Wyoming, Cattaraugus and Allegany.

Catholic Charities

Catholic Charities offers programs that strive to empower individuals, children and families. Among them are:

comprehensive counseling services for all ages
basic emergency assistance and referrals
child and adult mental health services
chemical dependency treatment
educational and vocational services
services to the aging
parish outreach and advocacy
marriage counseling
foster care and adoption services
child and adult day care
a variety of programs that address prevention and treatment of a number of family issues

New York State Catholic Conference

The New York State Catholic Conference represents the Bishops of New York State in matters of Public Policy. The role of the Conference is to seek justice, fairness and charity for all, with a particular emphasis on the poor and vulnerable.

Healthcare Organizations

National

American Hospital Association

The American Hospital Association (AHA) is the national organization that represents and serves all types of hospitals, health care networks, and their patients and communities.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

For over 60 years, CDC has been dedicated to protecting health and promoting quality of life through the prevention and control of disease, injury, and disability.

Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)

An independent, not-for-profit organization, The Joint Commission accredits and certifies more than 16,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States.

Regional

My Health Finder

New York’s most highly respected, independent source of hospital and physician ratings, myHealthFinder.com empowers patients with the information they need to find appropriate health care.

Healthcare Association of New York State

The mission of HANYS is to advance the health of individuals and communities by providing leadership, representation and service to health providers and systems across the entire continuum of care.

New York State Health Care Proxy Information

Learn how to appoint your health care agent in New York State.

New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH)

Find up-to-date health information and resources.

New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA)

The New York State Nurses Association is the nation's oldest and largest state professional association for registered nurses.

Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY)

The Medical Society of the State of New York represents the interests of patients and physicians in an ongoing effort to assure quality health care services for all New Yorkers.