Evergreen Health and Community Access Services (CAS) to Host Public Meeting about CAS Kensington-Bailey Project on November 14

Community members are invited to learn more about the initial site plans of the healthcare facility in the Kensington-Bailey area and offer their input on its future

BUFFALO, NY – Evergreen Health and its affiliate Community Access Services (CAS), invite local community members to attend a public meeting on Tuesday, November 14 to discuss the new healthcare center coming to the Kensington-Bailey area. The meeting will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Gerard Place at 2515 Bailey Avenue in Buffalo.

In January 2023, Evergreen Health and CAS announced the purchase of land at the intersection of Kensington and Bailey Avenue in Buffalo to serve as the future home of a new healthcare facility. To expand healthcare services while better understanding the health priorities of the community, the organizations have been looking to residents and local community members to provide input and feedback. Evergreen Health and CAS are also working closely with Hallmark Planning & Development, a Buffalo-based minority urban planning consulting firm specializing in community planning, public engagement, placemaking, and commercial real estate, on community outreach efforts.

“To effectively meet the healthcare needs and expectations for residents within the Kensington-Bailey area and nearby neighbors, we have prioritized our community-focused efforts, including meeting with local community members in person, distributing surveys, and more, to help understand how the new CAS and Evergreen location can best serve individuals,” said Ray Ganoe, president and CEO, Evergreen Health. “As an organization, it is our mission to expand our comprehensive care services and programs to fulfill the needs of our community, and we’re grateful for partners, including Hallmark Planning & Development, to make the time and help facilitate these important opportunities.”

Since 2003, CAS, an affiliate of Evergreen Health, has connected the community to quality healthcare and supportive services, including HIV testing and counseling, health support groups, nutrition outreach and education, food donations, and more. Together, the two organizations continue to provide individuals and families throughout Western New York with access to medical, supportive and behavioral services, especially those who are underserved by the healthcare system, with Evergreen celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.

“Our goal for this new facility is to help make inclusive and judgment-free healthcare available to even more people in our community,” said Kim Brown, executive director, Community Access Services. “In holding these public meetings, we can continue to identify the key areas that will positively impact and change the lives of many local individuals.”

For more information on the CAS Ken-Bailey Project, and to learn how to get involved, visit www.CASKenBailey.com.

About Evergreen Health

Evergreen Health fosters healthy communities by providing medical, supportive and behavioral services to individuals and families in Western New York – especially those who are living with chronic illness or who are underserved by the healthcare system. For more information, visit www.evergreenhs.org.

About Community Access Services of WNY

Community Access Services (CAS) is committed to addressing the epidemic of HIV and other diseases that challenge the welfare of urban communities in Buffalo and Erie County by ensuring the availability of comprehensive care services, including prevention education and treatment.