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LEWAC Associates of Western New York, the Wellness Family Practice and the Tune Up 4 Life Men’s health program have become an essential part of Buffalo area communities and Western New York. Known for providing health and lifestyle education services and outreach to traditionally underserved populations, LEWAC continues to be recognized as a positive entity in the area. LEWAC receives press coverage from local media for its continued, quality service to underserved communities in Western New York.
Grants Awarded
June 2008 - New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) Cancer Services
Community-Based Breast Cancer Education, Counseling, Outreach and Support Services - $39,000. This is a five year program.
- Funding from the NYSDOH, allows LEWAC to provide breast cancer education and support seminars at various community locations throughout Buffalo, NY.
April 2008 - Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Western
New York Affiliate - $30,000
- "A Pink Carnation Because You're Worth It" free mammogram and
early detection program.
June 2003 - Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Western
New York Affiliate - $17,000
- Used to fund a series of breast health awareness workshops in each of six East Side Buffalo area churches.
2001-2003 John R. Oishei Foundation
For three years (2001 through 2003), LEWAC’s health education program was funded by a $450,000 grant from the John R. Oishei Foundation. With funding from the Oishei Foundation, LEWAC accomplished the following:
- Implemented an exercise, nutrition, and clinical education program in 10 East Side neighborhood churches and community centers; participants learned how to prevent or manage such debilitating health conditions as asthma, diabetes, hypertension and heart disease
- Developed and implemented a client information database; pre and post testing tools; and workshop evaluation surveys
- Designed and implemented an outcomes measurement process utilizing the services of a professional program evaluator, Dr. Carlos Crespo, Associate Professor at State University of New York at Buffalo.
Press Coverage
| The Buffalo News www.buffalonews.com |
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| 2/15/2008 | Local News Briefs "Federal Grant will Help Breast Cancer Outreach." |
01/14/2008 |
"Federation to Honor community Leaders at Luncheon." |
12/11/2007 |
"Taking the Challenge: Local African American Groups Getting in on the Nationwide Drive to Lose 50 Million Pounds," by Emma D. Sapong |
10/28/2007 |
"Dreams Denied: Is the American Dream Still Possible for Poor Kids in Buffalo?" by Charity Vogel |
05/21/2006 |
"Women Behind the Scenes " by Charity Vogel and Paula Voell |
06/18/2004 |
"13 Women Honored for Achievements," by Benita Mehta |
12/13/2003 |
"The Church Doctors," by Henry L. Davis |
09/01/2002 |
"Do You Dare," by Dawn Bracely |
Business First buffalo.bizjournals.com/buffalo/ |
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01/11/2008 |
Featured in Awards & Achievements |
04/12/2000 |
Feature on Catherine Lewis-Smith, " Community Outreach, for Development of a Program that Improved Access to and Quality of Medical Service in Under-served Areas." |
After 50 News www.after50news.com |
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02/2006 |
"Catherine Lewis-Smith, Making a Difference." |
The Amherst Bee |
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06/02/2004 |
"Lewis-Smith Educates Inner City on Health." |
Press Releases
2007 – Tune Up 4 Life Men’s Health Seminar
2006 – Tune Up 4 Life Men’s Health Seminar
2006 – LEWAC Associates to Host Wellness Seminar – Cardiovascular Wellness
2005 – Local Health Education Agency Announces Board Changes
2005 – West Side Medical Facility Announces Grand Opening
2005 – LEWAC Associates to Host Wellness Seminar – Cardiovascular Wellness
2003 – Dr. Glen Smith Opens Wellness Family Practice Center
2003 – Verizon Awards $8,000 Grant to Local Health Education Agency
2003 – Student Art Show to Benefit Community Health Education Program
2003 – Local Health Education Agency Announces Board Changes
2003 – Komen Foundation Awards $17,000 Grant to Local Health Education Agency