Making a Greater Impact
in the World
At Great Lakes Anesthesiology, our contributions extend far beyond the operating room. From supporting local causes to forming strong academic partnerships, our company and anesthesiologists are devoted to advancing the science of anesthesia and enhancing the communities where we live, work, and play.
Community engagement and outreach.
Great Lakes proudly supports numerous charitable organizations, initiatives, and events in our local communities.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of WNY
Since opening its doors in 1983, the Buffalo Ronald McDonald House has welcomed more than 21,400 families from New York, surrounding states, and outside the USA providing them with safe, comfortable lodging while their child has been hospitalized in Buffalo.
Alex Rice Peace Park Foundation
The Alix Rice Skate Park honors the legacy of Alexandria “Alix” Rice, who lost her life due to a drunk driver on July 8, 2011, by providing a safe, centrally located skate park in Amherst, NY.
AutismUp
A non-profit organization based in Rochester, NY, that supports individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder through a variety of programs, workshops, services, events, and services. Learn more
Bryce Buchholz Memorial Skate Park
A BMX bike and skate park in Lancaster, NY, to honor the memory of Bryce Buchholz, whose life was tragically cut short by a drunk driver on May 3, 2012.
Festival of Trees
An annual holiday tradition in Buffalo, NY, to support the patients and caregivers at Oishei Children’s Hospital.
Niagara Memorial Medical Center Foundation
The foundation raises funds to purchase equipment, institute programs that enhance patient care, improve facilities, and promote health education at Niagara Memorial Medical Center in Niagara Falls, NY. Learn more
IN THE NEWS
GLA CRNA Volunteers in UN Refugee Camp
GLA’s Sandy Huang volunteered this spring through The Holistic Integrated Services (HIS) Foundation’s Orthopaedic Surgery Medical Mission based in Kurdistan and Northern Iraq to provide medical services to indigenous patients at UN refugee camps, primarily Yazidis.
Huang joined the HIS Foundation medical mission after graduating from the nurse anesthesia program in 2003. She feels “it’s rewarding to serve the people in need.”
GLA Holiday Party at The Mansion on Delaware Ave.
Festival of Trees
At the December 2 Festival of Trees, we immersed ourselves in the warmth of holidays past as we looked back at what the season of giving truly means. The celebration raised $1,900,000 in support of young cancer and blood disorder patients in our region who receive revolutionary care on the 12th floor at Oishei Children’s Hospital.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of WNY
The Great Lakes Anesthesiology administrative team volunteered at Ronald McDonald House Charities of WNY on November 1 and 7 preparing meals at The Buffalo House as part of their Meal Makers program. Each year, more than 500 individuals stay at The Buffalo House located at 780 West Ferry Street in downtown Buffalo just minutes away from Oishei Children’s Hospital, Sisters Hospital and Roswell Park Cancer Institute.
The Buffalo House is built on the simple idea that nothing else should matter when a family is focused on the health of their child – not where they can afford to stay, where they will get their next meal or where they will lay their head at night to rest. They believe that when a child is hospitalized the love and support of family is as powerful as the strongest medicine prescribed.
On December 8, 2023, Ronald McDonald House Charities of WNY will celebrate its 40th Anniversary. Since opening its doors in 1983, the Buffalo Ronald McDonald House has welcomed more than 21,400 families from New York, surrounding states, and outside the USA providing them with safe, comfortable lodging while their child has been hospitalized in Buffalo.
Buffalo Business First C-Level Awards & Hall of Fame Ceremony at The Powerhouse
Congratulations to our own Andréa Cavagnero Watkins on her 2023 Buffalo Business First C-Level Executive Award!
SRNA/CRNA Summer Social 2023, VUE Rooftop at Curtiss Hotel
Platinum Sponsorship of OGH Foundation Golf Tournament
Showcase Exhibitor at Amherst Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards Celebration
GLA Showcase Table. From left: Dragana Draca, HR Manager and Dayle Cotter, Chief of Staff
A.J. Baynes, President & CEO, ACC and Dayle Cotter, Chief of Staff, GLA
Success stories
Great Lakes has implemented exclusive anesthesia partnerships for a wide range of healthcare facilities, including urban hospitals, rural hospitals, and ambulatory surgery centers. We approach each new partnership with an open mindset to overcome unique hurdles, ensure a smooth transition, and set the engagement up for long-term success.
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