Patient Resources

We want you to have access to trustworthy, evidence-based health information and support. Below you'll find a curated list of resources for education, counseling, prescriptions, supplements, labs, and more.

Trusted Health Education & Information

MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine / NIH)
Free, authoritative consumer health encyclopedia covering 700+ diseases/conditions, medications, supplements, and medical dictionary; available in English and Spanish.
→ https://medlineplus.gov

familydoctor.org (American Academy of Family Physicians)
Physician-reviewed, plain-language patient education on conditions, symptoms, and healthy living; includes 900+ articles in English and Spanish.
→ https://familydoctor.org

healthfinder.gov (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services)
Evidence-based preventive-health information and personalized recommendations for screenings, vaccines, and lifestyle changes.
→ https://healthfinder.gov

American Heart Association (AHA)
The nation's leading nonprofit organization focused on cardiovascular health. Provides extensive patient education on heart disease prevention, stroke awareness, blood pressure management, nutrition, Life's Essential 8™ heart health checklist, and cholesterol management. Free downloadable brochures, videos, interactive tools, and support group locator available.
→ https://heart.org
→ Patient resources: https://heart.org/en/health-topics

Public Health & Safety Resources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Comprehensive patient and provider resources on vaccines, infectious diseases, travel health, chronic disease, and emergency preparedness.
→ https://www.cdc.gov
→ Patient resources: https://www.cdc.gov/high-quality-care/hcp/resources/patient-resources.html

American Red Cross
Provides 24/7 disaster relief, emergency assistance, health and safety training, support for military families, and blood donation services. Responds to nearly 60,000 disasters annually with shelter, food, health services, emotional support, help replacing lost medications and medical equipment, free counseling, and connections to healthcare resources.
→ https://redcross.org
→ Emergency assistance: 1-800-733-2767 (24/7)
→ Blood donation: https://redcrossblood.org
→ Training classes: https://redcross.org/take-a-class

New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH)
State-level information on immunizations, communicable diseases, environmental health, and public health programs for New Yorkers.
→ https://health.ny.gov

Erie County Department of Health
Local health department serving Buffalo and Erie County with updates on outbreaks, vaccination clinics, STD/HIV services, and community health resources.
→ https://www.erie.gov/health
→ Phone: Contact via county main line

Niagara County Department of Health
Provides environmental health, immunizations, communicable disease surveillance, Sexual Health Center, lead poisoning prevention, and early intervention services for Niagara County residents.
→ https://www.niagaracounty.com/health
→ 5467 Upper Mountain Road, Suite 100, Lockport, NY 14094
→ Phone: 716-439-7430 (main) | 716-439-7435 (administration)

Genesee County Health Department
Offers public health nursing, environmental health, children's programs, early intervention, and public health education for Genesee County.
→ https://www.gohealthny.org
→ 3837 West Main Street, County Building II, Batavia, NY 14020
→ Phone: 585-344-2580 x5555

Wyoming County Health Department
Provides maternal-child health, immunizations, STD testing/treatment, communicable disease control, lead poisoning prevention, early intervention, and Narcan distribution for Wyoming County.
→ https://www.wyomingcountyny.gov (health section)
→ 5362 Mungers Mill Road, Building A, Silver Springs, NY 14550
→ Phone: 585-786-8890 | Toll-free: 800-588-8670

Orleans County Health Department
Part of GO Health network; offers immunizations, STD/HIV services, TB testing, family planning, and public health nursing for Orleans County residents.
→ https://www.gohealthny.org
→ 14016 NY Route 31, Suite 101, Albion, NY 14411
→ Phone: 585-589-3278

Cattaraugus County Health Department
Full-service health department with family planning, home healthcare, environmental health, early intervention, lead screening, WIC, and communicable disease programs for Cattaraugus County.
→ https://www.cattco.org/health
→ 1 Leo Moss Drive, Suite 4010, Olean, NY 14760
→ Phone: 716-375-8050 | Toll-free (24/7 public health emergencies): 800-251-2584

Chautauqua County Health Department
Leading public health organization in Chautauqua County offering technical assistance, disease prevention, health promotion, and community wellness programs.
→ https://www.chqgov.com/health-and-human-services/Health-Human-Services
→ Hall R. Clothier Building, 7 North Erie Street, Mayville, NY 14757
→ Phone: 716-753-4312

Mental Health & Crisis Support

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (SAMHSA)
24/7 free, confidential mental health crisis support by call, text, or chat for suicide prevention, substance use, and emotional distress.
→ Call or text: 988
→ https://988lifeline.org

Pregnancy & Women's Health Support

CompassCare Pregnancy Services
Serving Western New York for over 40 years with free, confidential medical services and compassionate support for women facing unplanned pregnancies or sexual health concerns. All services provided at no cost—no insurance or payment required. Professional medical team including board-certified physicians and registered nurses.
→ Buffalo Office: 1230 Eggert Road, Buffalo, NY 14226 (off Main Street, free parking)
→ Hours: Wednesday 10 AM–8 PM, Friday 10 AM–3 PM
→ Call or text: (855) 255-1800 (Mon–Fri, 8 AM–7 PM)
→ Buffalo direct: (716) 800-2306
→ https://compasscare.info

Services (all free): Pregnancy testing and confirmation, ultrasound exams, pre-termination evaluations, complete pregnancy and abortion options consultation, STD testing and treatment, abortion pill reversal, and medical/insurance/community support referrals. Same-day or next-day appointments available. Spanish and ASL interpretation available.

Poison Emergencies

Poison Control (National Capital Poison Center / AAPCC)
Free, confidential, 24/7 expert help for poisoning questions and emergencies via phone or online tool.
→ Call: 1-800-222-1222 (US nationwide)
→ https://www.poison.org

Christian Counseling & Churches

Faith Biblical Counseling – Daniel Berger (Faith Fellowship Church, Clarence, NY)
Christ-centered biblical counseling led by Dr. Daniel Berger, pastor of Faith Fellowship Church.
→ Counseling: https://www.drdanielberger.com
→ Church: https://faithfellowshipclarence.org

C.H.O.I.C.E.S. (Caring Hearts Offering Information Compassion Encouragement and Support)
Biblical counseling center in Yorkshire, NY offering individual and marital counseling, addictions support, and discipleship training.
→ 12109 Old Olean Rd, Yorkshire, NY 14173
→ Office: 716-353-3686 | Hotline: 716-353-HOPE (4673)
→ https://www.choicesinfo.com

Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches (CREC)
Church-finder network for Reformed, confessional congregations across North America.
→ https://crechurches.org

Covenant Reformed Church (Warsaw, NY)
CREC member church meeting Sundays at 11:30 AM at United Church of Warsaw, 22 S Main St, Warsaw, NY 14569.
→ https://www.covenantreformedkirk.com

Prescription Discounts & Medication Savings

GoodRx
Free prescription discount coupons and price comparison tool; can save up to 80% at participating pharmacies. Useful for uninsured patients or when cash price is lower than insurance copay.
→ https://www.goodrx.com

RxSaver
Free Rx discount service (by RetailMeNot) offering coupons for participating pharmacies; includes premium RxAdvocacy program for high-cost medications.
→ https://rxsaver.com

Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company (Cost Plus Drugs)
Transparent, cost-plus-15% online pharmacy for generic medications; offers significant savings (often 50–90%) especially for uninsured or high-deductible patients. Shipped directly to your door.
→ https://www.costplusdrugs.com
→ Provider info: https://www.costplusdrugs.com/providers/

Professional-Grade Supplements – Our Fullscript Dispensary

Aaron Masters, Family Health Nurse Practitioner, PLLC - Fullscript Dispensary
Our curated online dispensary of professional-grade supplements from 375+ trusted brands. Access personalized supplement plans, automatic refills, and educational resources—all shipped directly to your home.
→ https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/buffalofamilynp

CPR & First Aid Training

American Heart Association – Buffalo Area Training Centers
BLS, ACLS, PALS, Heartsaver CPR, AED, and First Aid classes throughout Western New York. Learning CPR could save a life in your family or community.
→ Buffalo CPR: https://buffalocpr.com (Authorized AHA Training Center)
→ CPR Certification Buffalo: https://cprcertificationbuffalo.com (Same-day certification, 100% pass rate guarantee)
→ WNYHE: https://wnyhe.com/heartsaver (AHA Heartsaver CPR, AED, and First Aid training)

American Red Cross – Training Classes
BLS, CPR, AED, First Aid, lifeguard certification, and CNA training programs available locally.
→ https://redcross.org/take-a-class

Telehealth Preparation

CMS Telehealth Toolkit for Providers & Patients
Practical checklists, Q&A sheets, and how-to guides to help you prepare for telehealth visits (technology setup, privacy, what to expect).
→ https://www.cms.gov/files/document/telehealth-toolkit-providers.pdf

American Heart Association – Telehealth Patient Resources
Patient telehealth checklist and tips for successful virtual visits.
→ https://www.heart.org/en/professional/telehealth/telehealth-patient-resources

For Christian Healthcare Workers & Mission Trips

Christian Medical & Dental Associations (CMDA)
National network of Christian clinicians offering discipleship, ethics resources, and extensive short-term Global Health Outreach medical and dental mission trips (40–50 teams/year worldwide).
→ https://cmda.org
→ Missions: https://cmda.org/global-health-outreach/

CMDA of Western New York (CMDWNY)
Local community of Christian healthcare professionals and students in WNY, focused on prayer, fellowship, and outreach from the Center of Hope near the Buffalo medical corridor.
→ https://cmdawny.org

Wilderness & Austere Medicine

Wilderness Medical Society (WMS)
Leading society for wilderness and austere medicine, publishing Clinical Practice Guidelines on topics like hypothermia, heat illness, drowning, and water disinfection for wilderness and remote settings.
→ https://wms.org

Evidence-Based Clinical Tools (for clinicians)

OpenEvidence
AI-driven clinical decision support platform synthesizing evidence from trusted medical sources to support primary-care decision-making.
→ https://openevidence.com