Neighborhood Health Center

10/03/2025

Our providers are part of the community!

Neighborhood Health Center dentist Dr. Jenna Sauter (pictured with her husband) volunteered her time and skills with Remote Area Medical - RAM for their pop up healthcare clinic in Olean last month. RAM provides free dental, vision, and medical care through mobile clinics across the country with a similar goal to Neighborhood: providing affordable, quality healthcare to all.

While there, Dr. Sauter performed 32 tooth extractions, 2 fillings, and 3 cleanings for patients.

"It was a wonderful volunteer experience and I would recommend it to anyone," said Dr. Sauter.

Thank you, Dr. Sauter, for your care for Neighborhood patients and beyond!

10/02/2025

Getting vaccinated protects you, and your loved ones!

Vaccination is a simple, safe, and effective way of protecting you against harmful diseases. Vaccines use your body's natural defenses to build resistance to specific infections and make your immune system stronger.

Neighborhood Health Center has updated flu vaccines available for patients 6 months and up. Schedule your vaccine through the patient portal at nhcwny.org or call us today, 716-875-2904.

10/01/2025

Working at Neighborhood is not just a job -- together, we are making a positive difference in our community.

Check out this video where employees from across our six sites talk about what they love about Neighborhood.

Thank you, team! Together, We are Neighborhood!

Interested in joining this team? Visit nhcwny.org/careers

09/29/2025

Today is World Heart Day.

Your primary care provider is your first line of defense against serious illnesses and chronic conditions such as heart disease. Wellness visits and annual physicals help to identify risk factors, and catch potential problems early.

"I always tell my patients that my job might seem boring. You rarely see a character like me featured on a TV show. I don't work in the hospital and I don’t do surgeries or exciting procedures. But what I do is crucial: I work to keep you from ever needing those emergency procedures in the first place. So much of what we talk about in our visits ties back to heart health. My job is to educate you, identify risks, and help reduce those risks - whether it’s with medication, diet changes, or other lifestyle adjustments. My goal is simple: to keep you out of the hospital and living a long, healthy life. I want your doctor's visits to be boring, so that you can save all the excitement for other areas of your life!"

-Dr. Chantal Ogle, site clinical director at Neighborhood Health Center Northwest. She is pictured here with a patient named Lynne.

09/25/2025

Advocates from health centers across the nation went to our nation's capital recently to ask lawmakers to keep YOUR health centers funded. But, we're not to the finish line yet.

Federal funding for health centers is at risk if there's a government shut down on Oct. 1.

Across the country, health centers such as Neighborhood provide care to up to 52 million people at more than 17,000 sites nationwide. They are on the frontlines of preventing, managing, and treating chronic disease. Health centers serve 10 million rural residents, more than 20 million in poverty, and more than 6 million uninsured people.

Show your support for YOUR Neighborhood Health Center by telling your Congress members to increase funding for health centers so we can continue our work to Make America Healthy Again. Click the link and follow the prompts on the screen to send a message to your congressional representatives: https://hcadvocacy.quorum.us/campaign/2025CHCFallFunding/

Thank you for your support!

09/24/2025

09/24/2025

Win suite seats to see the Bills at Highmark Stadium!

When you donate blood on the ConnectLife bus at Neighborhood Health Center Blasdell (4233 Lake Ave) on September 29 between 10am-2pm, you'll be entered for a chance to win a suite for 16 people at the final regular season Bills game at Highmark Stadium!

It is not too late to sign up. Make your donation appointment today. connectlifegiveblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/21138

09/23/2025

Visiting the doctor is an important part of staying healthy. It can also be anxiety-inducing when you don't know what to expect, especially for children.

In this video from Sesame Street in Communities, Bebe helps children prepare by showing them what they might expect at their doctor's appointment. Watch the full video here: sesameworkshop.org/resources/great-doctor-visit

Is your child due for a visit? Request an appointment through the patient portal at nhcwny.org. We are welcoming new patients too. Call us at 716-875-2904.

09/23/2025

All Neighborhood Health Center locations will be closed until 11:00 this morning. We apologize for any inconvenience.

09/22/2025

We are part of the community!

Neighborhood Health Center's community health team members took part in community events last week, including --
VA Homeless Program and Project Homeless Connect.

Neighborhood has been an established Health Care for the Homeless provider since 2012. Everyone deserves high quality primary care and the opportunity to achieve their highest level of health and wellbeing. Neighborhood is here for you!

09/19/2025

Changes are coming to Neighborhood Health Center Southtowns!

We're renovating and expanding services at the site to include internal/family medicine and pediatrics, in addition to OB-GYN care.

In order to expand, 151 Elmview Ave. Hamburg will TEMPORARILY close for renovations starting Monday, September 22, for a few weeks.

If you had an upcoming appointment at our Southtowns location, your date/time/provider will stay the same, but the location will change. You should have received a call or text about the change. If you have questions, please call us at 716-875-2904.

We are sorry for the temporary inconvenience, and look forward to serving you even better when renovations are complete!

09/18/2025

As the seasons change, it is important to keep up with the challenges your feet could face.

Shifts in temperature and humidity can lead to blisters from wearing different shoes, swollen feet from temperature changes, or stiffness and pain in joints. During these times, your feet may need extra attention to stay comfortable and healthy. Here are some tips:

- Transition to seasonally appropriate shoes with adequate support for the activities you’ll be doing.
- Use moisture-wicking socks during warmer months and insulated ones for cooler weather.
- Do calf stretches and toe curls regularly to maintain flexibility and ease tension.
- Keep an eye on persistent foot pain or discomfort

Have questions or want support in caring for your feet? Neighborhood Health Center's podiatry team is here for you! Call us today or request an appointment through the patient portal at nhcwny.org