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Urban Family Practice

44 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -

We opened our doors to the community and began to provide quality health care on August 5th, 1996. Since that time, our office has expanded to include an array of health services.

Among other services, our site is fully-equipped and available to provide on-site lab services, x-rays, EKGs, spirometry tests, ultrasounds, venous doppler studies, holters, echos, stress tests and physical therapy. In addition, we offer on-site appointments for specialist's consultations and follow-ups.

Dr. Raul Vazquez M.D.We are always expanding in this area of providing "quality and total health care under one roof."

Dr. Raul Vazquez, M.D. and his entire staff and consulting specialists welcome you and your family to our facility. We are devoted to improving and maintaining your total health and well-being in a friendly, bilingual, comfortable, private practice setting.

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Episodes

Dr. Raul Vazquez Speaks on WUFO's 'Catching Up With The Clerk'

September 27, 2021 12:53 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MB

Dr. Raul Vazquez meets up with Erie County Clerk, Michael Kearns, on WUFOs ‘Catching Up With The Clerk’ to talk about the continued importance of getting vaccinated against COVID-19. Their conversation addressed concerns those in our community have been asking about the vaccines available and shared the data gathered that shows the vaccination’s effectiveness to date.

Toe to Toe with GBUACO: Medical Neighborhoods

April 13, 2021 19:13 - 14 minutes - 19.6 MB

Medical Neighborhoods connect the community in a way that promotes health and wellness. G-Health Enterprises takes this a step further by including organizations that help break down barriers created by social determinates of health.

Toe to Toe with GBUACO: COVID-19 Vaccine Pop Ups and Community Collaboration

March 23, 2021 20:35 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MB

Collaboration between organizations has been key in ensuring successful COVID-19 vaccine pop up events. Today we talk about why such partnerships are important and what goes into making these pop ups a reality.

Toe to Toe with GBUACO: Discussing Colorectal Cancer and Colonoscopies with Dr. Timothy Adams

March 10, 2021 18:32 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MB

Dr, Timothy Adams shares why Colorectal Cancer is so dangerous, who is at most risk, and why Colonoscopies are the best method for prevention.

KnowYourVax with UB Featuring Dr. Vazquez

March 05, 2021 20:51 - 2 minutes - 2.32 MB

Dr. Vazquez has partnered with UB to offer a PSA about the COVID-19 vaccine.

Power 93.7 WBLK COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall Featuring Dr. Vazquez

February 23, 2021 20:24 - 10 minutes - 23.5 MB

Power 93.7 WBLK hosted a Covid-19 Vaccine Town Hall, brought to you by Univera. On Saturday, February 20, 2021, held a live town hall on-air to share the facts about the COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Raul Vazquez was among the professionals addressing concerns so that audiences could make an informed decision. Read More: Buffalo's COVID-19 Vaccine Questions Answered [Interviews] | https://wblk.com/buffalos-covid-19-vaccine-questions-answered-interviews/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral

Fred Cabrera Shares His Experience Getting the 1st Dose of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine

January 29, 2021 19:18 - 4 minutes - 3.77 MB

Fred Cabrera Shares His Experience Getting the 1st Dose of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine

Toe to Toe with GBUACO: Keeping an Open Mind About the Flu Shot with REACH

January 11, 2021 18:29 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MB

Tim is joined by Alexa Jadock, Practice Facilitator on the GBUACO Value Based Team and Director of the GBUCBO, Ebony White, Community Health Outreach Coordinator at REACH as well as for the African American Health Disparities Task Force, and Jennifer Wood, Doula at Calming Nature Doulas to discuss why getting the Flu Shot is so important. Learn more about REACH on their page: https://www.caiglobal.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1158&Itemid=1964

Urban Family Practice AHA Recognitions for Type 2 Diabetes and Blood Pressure

November 20, 2020 15:24 - 4 minutes - 4.51 MB

Chelsea Adamski, Assistant Director of Value Based Payments at GBUACO, shares how Urban Family Practice achieved recognition by the American Heart Association for their efforts in improving quality of care for type 2 diabetes and improving blood pressure control among their patients.

Toe to Toe with GBUACO: COVID-19 Test Result Dashboards

November 17, 2020 22:07 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

Tim and Nicole speak with GBUACO Data Analyst, Evan Castellani, as well as CEO of G-Health Enterprises, Dr. Raul Vazquez, about how GBUACO has been tracking COVID-19 testing data since March of this year. Here are the links to the GBUAHN COVID-19 test result dashboards: Overall info of GBUAHN COVID 19 testing – https://public.tableau.com/views/GBUAHNCOVIDDashboard/COVIDDashboard?:language=en&:display_count=y&:origin=viz_share_link GBUAHN COVID 19 test result trend - https://public.tableau....

Toe to Toe With GBUACO: The Importance of Getting a Flu Shot this October

November 10, 2020 15:55 - 13 minutes - 4.52 MB

Issues and Views: Urban Family Practice Mobile Health Clinic

September 02, 2020 14:18 - 32 minutes - 59.1 MB

Todd Anderson speaks with Dr. Raul Vazquez about the new Urban Family Practice and Endeavor Mobile Health Clinic.

COVID-19: Working With the Community to Shape Better Healthcare in Light of a Pandemic

August 25, 2020 13:32 - 1 hour - 30.5 MB

Keynote speaker at University of Buffalo's 2020 Igniting Hope Conference; Dr. Raul Vazquez, shares his insight on organizing community response efforts in times of a pandemic, restructuring the health care system to better anticipate pandemics, and to never lose hope. This discussion is one of many topics speakers address during the Conference. To listen to other speakers and topics, visit the 2020 Igniting Hope page at: http://www.buffalo.edu/ctsi/ctsi-news/calendar/2020-igniting-hope-confer...

Spotlighting Our Community: A Conversation About Health Equity & Social Justice

August 19, 2020 21:33 - 1 hour - 33.2 MB

On Wednesday, August 12, 2020, Dr. Raul Vazquez joined a community conversation hosted by Neighborhood Health Center of WNY which featured community leaders and experts in public health.

Dr. Vazquez Discusses Reopening Schools Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

July 23, 2020 20:11 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

Todd Anderson speaks with Dr. Raul Vazquez on the topic of schools reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Erie County Suffers Reopening Setback Hospitalization Numberss

May 15, 2020 13:32 - 1 minute - 1.73 MB

Michael Mroziak, of WBFO, gives an update on how hospitalization rates in Erie County are affecting how soon the County can expect to reopen.

Kerry Saunders’ ‘A Senior Moment’ Featuring Dr. Raul Vazquez and Senator Timothy Kennedy

May 04, 2020 17:37 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MB

Kerry Sanders invites Senator Timothy Kennedy and Dr. Raul Vazquez on his show, ‘A Senior Moment’, to discuss ongoing efforts to combat COVID-19 in the WNY community. This episode includes the importance of testing, how the tests work, how contact tracing can help reduce the spread of the virus, and why having a primary doctor is so important.

Creating a “Medical Neighborhood” in Buffalo’s Lower West Side

April 22, 2020 12:29 - 1 minute - 2.12 MB

WBFO's Avery Schneider interviews Dr. Raul Vazquez who shares how GBUAHN's integrated medical facility is serving thousands of Buffalo-area residents by building a community based around health care.

Kerry Saunders’ ‘A Senior Moment’ Featuring Dr. Raul Vazquez and Legislator April Baskin

April 20, 2020 12:43 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MB

Kerry Saunders speaks to Dr. Raul Vazquez and Legislator April Baskin about what is being done for the community against the spread of COVID-19 and the importance of wearing face-masks on his show ‘A Senior Moment’.

MCC Health Matters: How to Stay Healthy During COVID-19

April 13, 2020 20:05 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MB

Dr. Raul Vazquez, G-Health Enterprises, joined a panel of community leaders to discuss how to stay healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic on MCC Health Matters with guest host, Kinzer M. Pointer, Agape Fellowship Baptist Church. Included on the panel were Dr. Willie Underwood, Buffalo Center for Health Equity; Pastor George Nicholas, MDiv, Lincoln Memorial United Methodist Church; Kelly Wofford, ECMC; and Asim Enoch-Johnson, Healthcare Education Project.

Dr. Vazquez Reminds of the Severity of COVID-19

April 04, 2020 11:56 - 7 minutes - 9.65 MB

Dr. Vazquez reminds seniors in Buffalo of the severity of COVID-19 on Kerry Saunder’s “A Senior Moment”, and offers some preventive measures that can be taken to prevent exposure.

Dr, Vazquez Reminds of the Severity of COVID-19

April 04, 2020 11:56 - 7 minutes - 9.65 MB

Dr. Vazquez reminds seniors in Buffalo of the severity of COVID-19 on Kerry Saunder’s “A Senior Moment”, and offers some preventive measures that can be taken to prevent exposure.

Dr. Vazquez Discusses IT Management of COVID-19

April 03, 2020 18:49 - 54 minutes - 74.2 MB

Dr. Vazquez, CEO of G-Health Enterprises, joins David Meintel, VP of Business Intelligence of Rochester Regional Health, in a discussion hosted by TechRochester about informational technology in the field of healthcare as COVID-19 spreads throughout NY. Dr. Vazquez shares how using tele-triage technology, to bring the benefits of going into the doctor’s office to the patient’s home, is not only crucial in preventing the spread of COVID-19, but also an invaluable tool in practicing medicine ...

The GBUIPA Triage Line's Role in Assisting Those with COVID-19

March 31, 2020 23:52 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MB

In response to COVID-19, the GBUIPA Triage line has become a critical tool that allows individuals to speak to their doctor or nurse without risking further exposure to COVID-19 or spreading it deeper in the community. Steve Nelson, Millennium Director of Value Based Payment and Performance spoke with Dr. Vazquez, CEO of G-Health Enterprises and Chelsea Adamski, MPA, Assistant Director, VBP, G-Health.

Dr. Vazquez Discusses Coronavirus on Rita Hubbard-Robinson's 'MCC Health Matters'

March 31, 2020 15:37 - 25 minutes - 35.7 MB

Dr. Vazquez joins guests Dr. Alan Lesse and George F. Nicholas as he shares insight into the Coronavirus pandemic on the MCC Health Matters radio show, hosted by Rita Hubbard-Robinson.

Dr. Vazquez Discusses Coronavirus on Kerry Saunders’ Senior Moment

March 30, 2020 12:53 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MB

Dr. Vazquez speaks about Coronavirus on the Kerry Saunders’ Senior Moment radio show.

Medical Minute with Dr. Pratibha Bansal

January 21, 2020 22:01 - 5 minutes - 5.01 MB

Dr. Pratibha Bansal shares her experience with opioid treatment for neck and back pain and why she instead recommends specific exercises as a powerful alternative for pain relief. To learn more about Dr. Pratibha Bansal’s pain relief techniques, visit: http://www.completewellnesswny.com/painrehabwny To learn more about GBUAHN and their fitness program visit: https://www.gbuahn.org/members/wellness/fitness Watch Dr. Bansal's exercise videos to learn how to do pain relief stretches at home...

Medical Minute - What is Mash?

May 17, 2018 15:53 - 45 seconds - 700 KB

Medical Minute - Why choose Mash?

May 17, 2018 15:53 - 1 minute - 967 KB

May 6th Weekly Medical Minute

May 04, 2018 12:38 - 2 minutes - 2.59 MB

May 13th Weekly Medical Minute

May 04, 2018 12:18 - 3 minutes - 2.8 MB

May 20th Weekly Medical Minute

May 04, 2018 12:08 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MB

GBUAHN NY State Stats Update

May 03, 2018 20:52 - 2 minutes - 2.48 MB

Dr. Gayles on Congestive Heart Failure

April 09, 2018 16:40 - 1 minute - 1.17 MB

Dr. Gayles on Hypertension

April 09, 2018 16:39 - 1 minute - 1.48 MB

Dr. Gayles on GBUAHN

April 09, 2018 16:39 - 2 minutes - 1.95 MB

Dr. Frank Mascaro Mammograms

April 09, 2018 16:39 - 1 minute - 1.12 MB

Dr. Forte on GBUAHN

April 09, 2018 16:39 - 55 seconds - 852 KB

Colonoscopy

April 09, 2018 16:38 - 3 minutes - 3.22 MB

FIT Test

April 09, 2018 16:38 - 1 minute - 1.53 MB

Mammograms

April 09, 2018 16:38 - 1 minute - 1.45 MB