Kaleida Health Will Reorganize Pediatric Care Services
New York families will see children's mental health and ENT services consolidate into Buffalo facilities.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Children’s Health
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Kaleida Health plans to close its children's psychiatry clinic in Amherst and relocate its pediatric ENT clinic from Blasdell. These changes will consolidate services at existing Buffalo locations while preparing for future expansions.
Why it matters
Consolidating care into centralized hubs is designed to allow for the introduction of new specialized programs, such as a pediatric partial hospitalization program. The reorganization aims to streamline access to outpatient care for families across the region.
Kaleida Health has announced a strategic move to centralize pediatric psychiatry and ENT services in Buffalo, New York. The effectiveness of this consolidation for patient outcomes remains under evaluation as the system transitions current services to these hubs.
The players
Kaleida Health
A provider of pediatric health services including psychiatric, ENT, and outpatient care in Western New York.
New York State Department of Health
The state regulatory agency responsible for overseeing and approving healthcare facility consolidations.
The details
The Amherst children's psychiatry clinic, which currently provides patient care via telemedicine, will move its operations and staff to the Children's Psychiatry Clinic in Buffalo. Similarly, pediatric ENT services will shift from the McKinley Pediatric Outpatient Center in Blasdell to the Golisano Children's Buffalo Outpatient Center. By centralizing these resources, the health system intends to launch a pediatric partial hospitalization program.
Timeline
2027: New Southtowns pediatric outpatient location anticipated to open in Hamburg.
Health Landscape
This consolidation follows a broader trend among health systems to centralize pediatric specialty care to support more intensive treatment models. By concentrating staff and resources, hospitals can implement more complex programs like partial hospitalization that require multidisciplinary teams.
Families currently using the Amherst psychiatry clinic or Blasdell ENT services should consult their primary care physician regarding the transition of their records to the Buffalo clinics. Monitor official announcements for the exact date these moves will take effect once state approval is finalized.
The takeaway
Centralizing pediatric specialty care into dedicated outpatient hubs is intended to increase the availability of specialized programs. If you receive care at these clinics, reach out to your provider to ensure your care plan remains updated during the transition.
Further reading
Learn more about local pediatric service standards at Children’s Health.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis.
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