Organizations Unveil Rendering of Healthcare Facility

A first look at the CAS Ken-Bailey Project rendering

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 provide 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, connecting with the community through our project website, distributing surveys, and more, to help understand how the new CAS and Evergreen location can best serve individuals, while also contributing to the revitalization of the Bailey-Kensington neighborhood,” said Ray Ganoe, president and CEO, Evergreen Health. “As an organization, it is our mission to provide comprehensive care services and programs to fulfill the needs of our community. We received tremendous feedback from our neighbors during our first public meeting in April, and based on their feedback, we are excited to share the first draft rendering of this new healthcare facility.”

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.