Hospice Buffalo, officially known as The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care (CHPC), is a non-profit healthcare organization founded in 1978 that provides end-of-life care services to residents of Erie County, New York. The organization operates multiple facilities, including the Mitchell Campus in Cheektowaga, which houses their 22-bed inpatient unit and serves as their main administrative center. The organization provides comprehensive hospice and palliative care services through various programs, including home care, inpatient care, and grief support services. Their interdisciplinary teams consist of physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers who work together to provide physical, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and their families. Hospice Buffalo is recognized as one of the largest hospice providers in Western New York, serving approximately 4,000 patients annually. The organization is Medicare and Medicaid certified and accredited by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO). They also operate the Home Connections Program, which provides palliative care to patients who are not yet eligible for hospice services. The organization maintains an active research and education department, contributing to the advancement of hospice and palliative care through clinical studies and professional training programs. They also operate Essential Care for Children, a specialized program providing pediatric palliative care services.