ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University has received a $250,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to provide health care education in Cattaraugus County, a region with some of the highest rates of preventable diseases in New York state. Students in the university’s Dennis R. DePerro School of Health Professions will partner with the […]
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY– Niagara University has received a $300,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to continue and enhance work done by its College of Nursing to foster nurse resilience, effectively bridge the transition from student to health care professional, address a critical shortage in the nursing workforce, increase awareness of health inequities, and develop […]
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY — The women in Dr. Roselind Bogner’s Special Topics: Peer Helping Program class were a diverse group representing schools and community-based organizations in Niagara Falls. But they had a common goal: to develop a peer helping program for the people they serve. The course was one of several mental-health-focused initiatives funded through a […]
HAMBURG — Hilbert College was awarded a $523,625 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation. This grant has surpassed last year’s grant from the Foundation of $500,000 and is the largest foundation grant in Hilbert’s history. The funding will be used to continue support of the Franciscan Advocacy & Resource Center at Hilbert. This center helps students overcome life issues and […]
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY — Niagara University has received a $400,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation that will support the critical profession of nursing through innovation in education, funded research, and community partnerships to advance public health in the city of Niagara Falls, in Niagara County, and throughout Western New York. Funding will be used to enhance […]
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY – Niagara University has received a $150,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to develop customized training and individualized coaching for Niagara County Probation Department personnel that will enhance their ability to address the service needs of their probationers with disabilities and substance use disorder. This training will build the knowledge and […]
HAMBURG — Hilbert College launched its strategic plan, Hilbert 2025, in January 2020 with four distinct goals: Enhancing the Franciscan mission and identity, growing enrollment, strengthening academic performance and the student experience, and strengthening its financial position. After nearly two years, the college has made some tremendous strides towards fulfilling its strategic intent. This link […]
Canisius College’s Physician Assistant Studies program received a $767,500 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation. The grant will support the program’s development and provide scholarships for underserved minority groups. Canisius welcomed its first cohort of 30 students to the PA program for the spring 2021 semester this January. A new cohort of 30 students […]
Two presenters from Mental health Advocates talk to an English class at Cardinal O’Hara High School on Feb. 24, as part of an eight-week mental health initiative of the Mental Health Advocates of WNY. Ben Snyder, left, and Alyssa Erazo, youth peer advocates, discussed mental health, depression, anxiety and other issues with which students often […]
