Evergreen’s acquisition of Aspire of WNY’s Primary Care Practice is final

BUFFALO, NY—Today Evergreen Health announced that its newest practice, located at 7 Community Drive in Cheektowaga, is now open. The opening of Evergreen’s first Cheektowaga location is the result of its acquisition of Aspire of WNY’s primary care practice and includes a new group of employees and the addition of 1,400 patients to its patient population.

“The availability of Evergreen primary and specialty care services in Cheektowaga is the result of two like-minded organizations coming together, to improve health outcomes and build healthier communities,” said Raymond Ganoe, CEO of Evergreen Health. “We thank our partners at Aspire of WNY for their shared vision and support through the transition process. We welcome our new employees and patients to the Evergreen family and I’m confident that patients old and new will receive the same high-quality and compassionate care they have come to trust and rely on.”

The 7 Community Drive location in Cheektowaga is now open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and will offer primary care and podiatry services to patients living with developmental or similar disabilities and the general community.

Evergreen opening its practice in Cheektowaga expands the organization’s geographic footprint, which spans more than 10 total locations throughout Buffalo and the Southern Tier and now includes five primary and specialty care locations. Evergreen now offers primary and specialty care in Buffalo, Jamestown and Cheektowaga, at the following addresses:

  • 206 S. Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY
  • 800 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo, NY
  • 3297 Bailey Avenue, Buffalo, NY
  • 320 Prather Avenue, Jamestown, NY
  • 7 Community Drive, Cheektowaga, NY

In August 2021, leadership from Evergreen and Aspire of WNY announced a mutually-beneficial partnership, particularly Evergreen’s acquisition of Aspire of WNY’s Article 28 Primary Care practice. Under the agreement, Aspire would cease operations of its primary care practice at 7 Community Drive in Cheektowaga, due to unsustainable reimbursement rates. That same location is now Evergreen’s newest practice.

This acquisition is the second of two recent announcements that have expanded Evergreen’s services under the enhanced reimbursement rates it receives as a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike entity. The first announcement was a similar partnership and acquisition of People Inc.’s Article 28 Primary Care practice, in February 2021. In both instances, the partnerships have been strengthened by the collaboration between like-minded and mission-driven organizations.

“We are fortunate to be able to partner with Evergreen Health,” said Renee Filip, president and CEO, Aspire of WNY. “Our primary concern is to ensure that the individuals seen at the clinic will continue to have premium health care from the same providers. Evergreen has shown they are committed to this care and have taken every step necessary, and more, to make this transition as smooth as possible for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. “

Evergreen is leasing the former 5,773-square-foot Aspire of WNY practice at 7 Community Drive in Cheektowaga. The adjacency of Evergreen’s practice to Aspire’s rehabilitation and other services within the building will help ensure ongoing coordination of patient care.

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.

ABOUT ASPIRE OF WNY
As a not-for profit agency, Aspire of WNY is driven by the core belief that children and adults with developmental disabilities have the right to realize their full potential and live as independently as possible. Aspire compassionately and relentlessly works toward facilitating this end. Our total commitment to the development of innovative, individualized programs, continual integration of the developmentally disabled within the community and to providing full-service solutions to the populations it serves, makes Aspire the leading agency of its kind and a true asset to the Western New York community.