Matthew Biddle

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School of Social Work students, faculty participate in Social Work Day at UN

5 days ago | buffalo.edu | Matthew Biddle

After a day at the United Nations, Emma McCarthy says she felt more empowered than ever to pursue a career in social work. “Being at the UN offered a rare chance for me to see how social justice issues are addressed on an international scale — something that can deeply inform my perspective as I work with youth facing systemic pressures and educational inequities,” she says. McCarthy is a student in the School of Social Work’s part-time, online MSW program.
ambulance man

1 month ago | buffalospree.com | Matthew Biddle

Emergency medicine was Lance Smeal’s “one-year plan,” but after thirty-two years, he can’t imagine doing anything else. “I love my job,” says Smeal, an advanced Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and field training officer for American Medical Response (AMR) in Niagara Falls. “I know the fire department, I know the staff, I know everybody there. It’s just a comfort thing; Niagara Falls is my city.”As a college student in the early nineties, Smeal wasn’t sure what career he wanted.
Safety first

2 months ago | buffalospree.com | Matthew Biddle

At a Buffalo coffeeshop, Rhonda (RJ) Bent poses a question to both a male and female patron: “When was the last time you were concerned about your security or your safety?” The man can’t recall, but the woman answers quickly: “Every day.”Bent has heard this countless times from clients and friends—and she’s on a mission to help.
Green named to advisory council for statewide trauma-informed network

Feb 18, 2025 | buffalo.edu | Matthew Biddle

Susan A. Green, clinical professor in the UB School of Social Work, has been appointed to the advisory council for the New York State Trauma-Informed Network and Resource Center (TINRC). Funded by the state’s Office of Mental Health (OMH), the TINRC aims to uplift the principles of trauma-informed care by strengthening resources, collaboration and communication among individuals and agencies implementing trauma-responsive, equity-focused practices.
UB researcher, Western New York agency win $208,000 NIH prize

Feb 4, 2025 | buffalo.edu | Matthew Biddle

Mickey Sperlich, associate professor in the School of Social Work, and the Buffalo Prenatal-Perinatal Network (BPPN) have won a $208,000 challenge prize from the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) IMPROVE initiative to help improve maternal health outcomes in Western New York.
Logan-Greene to be inducted as SSWR fellow

Jan 17, 2025 | buffalo.edu | Matthew Biddle

Patricia Logan-Greene, associate professor and associate dean for academic affairs in the School of Social Work, will be inducted as a fellow by the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) on Jan. 18. The honor recognizes SSWR members who fulfill the organization’s mission to advance research that addresses issues of social work practice and policy, and promotes a diverse, equitable and just society.
Safe & secure

Oct 23, 2024 | buffalospree.com | Matthew Biddle

OPENED IN 1933, THE ST. JOHN KANTY LYCEUM was once a hub of activity in East Buffalo’s Broadway-Fillmore neighborhood. A twenty-minute walk from Buffalo Central Terminal, the parish was founded by Polish immigrants, and its lyceum was a school and recreation center with a magnificent auditorium that could accommodate 2,000 guests for lectures, concerts, theatrical performances, and dances.
How climate change may affect addiction recovery

Oct 16, 2024 | medicalxpress.com | Matthew Biddle

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility:As growing evidence shows that climate change will influence nearly every aspect of our health, a University at Buffalo School of Social Work researcher is the first to explore how climate change may affect individuals who are recovering from addiction.
How climate change may affect addiction recovery

Oct 15, 2024 | buffalo.edu | Matthew Biddle

A new video animated by Jon Bonebrake and produced by the UB School of Social Work offers ideas for action steps for social workers, service providers and people in recovery. By Matthew BiddleAs growing evidence shows that climate change will influence nearly every aspect of our health, a University at Buffalo School of Social Work researcher is the first to explore how climate change may affect individuals who are recovering from addiction.
Punching Parkinson’s aside

Sep 30, 2024 | buffalospree.com | Matthew Biddle

When one Vietnam veteran first came to Parkinson’s Boxing, his knees were scarred from daily falls, and he was barely able to walk without support. After months of work in the gym, he wasn’t just walking again—he was dancing. Another man, whose movements had slowed due to Parkinson’s disease, came in with a simple goal: regain enough motor skills to walk his daughter down the aisle. Through boxing therapy, he not only met that goal but also joined the bride in the traditional father-daughter dance.