The Buffalo Center for Health Equity's research initiatives focus on identifying and addressing the root causes of health disparities in Western New York. Explore our ongoing projects to see how data-driven insights are fostering a healthier, more equitable community.
Food as Medicine
Food Pantry / Food as Medicine collaboration with the medical clinic at Harvest House provides medical care and dietary monitoring to individuals and families with fresh fruits and vegetables at medical appointments to ensure effective health outcomes on the Eastside of Buffalo.
Hypertension Study
The BCHE's Research Department operates with the assistance of a generous grant from HighMark Blue Fund to conduct its Hypertension Remote Patient Monitoring project in partnership with Erie County Medical Center (ECMC).
With a goal to develop a comprehensive remote patient monitoring program for hypertension patients, this project endeavors to increase compliance with best practice protocols and increase hypertension control rates for a defined patient population.
Diabetes Study
More information on this research initiative coming soon.