Our Mission
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.
Vision
We envision a future in which all Western New Yorkers have access to affordable healthcare in an environment that is inclusive, compassionate, respectful and judgement-free; that honors diversity and life experience; and that empowers patients to lead healthier, happier lives. Learn more about our model of care.
Core Values
We operate and succeed because of these core values:
- We welcome everyone.
- We are authentic, respect everyone’s life experiences and don’t judge.
- We collaborate with each other, our patients and our community.
- We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
- We use the harm reduction model and celebrate all successes.
History
Evergreen Health, formerly AIDS Community Services, was founded by a handful of volunteers in 1983 to address the HIV and AIDS crisis in Western New York. As breakthroughs in medical therapy were made for HIV and other STIs/STDs, the organization expanded its range of services beyond HIV care to meet the needs of the community. Today, Evergreen is a comprehensive healthcare delivery system that provides medical, supportive and behavioral health services all under one roof. Our unique model of care treats the whole patient to improve health outcomes.