About our Practice
Our Facility
We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the new and improved Parish Common Building which is the home of Medical Care of WNY. Our company has taken much pride in renovating this Elmwood Village staple since our devastating fire in November 2007. After much time and effort, we have restored the building to one of the more modern Medical/Injury and Accident facilities in WNY while preserving its historic significance.
Take a Look at our facility
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Quick Historical Background of The Parish Commons
The Parish Commons was originally built in 1901 as a Tudor style church called the English Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Redeemer. Tudor buildings such as ours have a rich history, and Dr, Calabrese has incorporated that history into these renovations while moving forward with environmentally conscious restorations. The term “Tudor,” to describe a particular style of architecture, was coined after the civil war in England known as The War of the Roses (1453-1487).
Two families were at war to claim the throne of England, and each family was represented by a different color rose. The Lancaster family was represented by the red rose, while the York family was represented by the white rose. The two families remained at war from 1453-1487.
Power went back and forth between the two families several times during the years of unrest. Finally, in the late 1400’s, the Lancaster family overthrew the York family. King Henry VII (Henry Tudor, of the Lancaster family) then came to power and married Elizabeth, a member of the opposing York family. The cross familial marriage inspired King Henry VII to combine the red and white roses to form one single “Tudor Rose”. This rose signified the end of the war and peace and unity between the families.
Please take time to observe the Tudor Roses we have placed in each dormer of our building on the roof. The roses have a historical value, as do Tudor style buildings. Enjoy their beauty as well as the rich history they represent.
Going Green
By preserving the environment, and keeping it clean, we can preserve our own health. During our renovations to The Parish Commons, we have chosen to use products that have less of an impact on the environment to preserve the community’s health. While being rebuilt, dormers were added to increase sunlight and provide natural ventilation. The roof was replaced with structurally insulated panels to be more resistant to heat loss. Those same insulated panels were used for the interior walls. The windows are high efficiency, along with the new heating and cooling units in the building. In addition, all materials that could be reused or recycled were. Fire damaged rafters were milled and planed out for reuse. The pipes, duct work, copper gutters, and lighting fixtures were salvaged and cleaned. Cork and bamboo were used for the floor, both of which are renewable resources. The building has been wired for low voltage LED lighting. In an effort to support our community, we only used local vendors for all renovations.
Smoke Free Establishment
In order to further preserve the health of our community, we officially announce that The Parish Commons is a SMOKE FREE ESTABLISHMENT! Smoking and secondhand smoke are the leading causes of lung cancer and heart disease in the United States. Please refrain from smoking inside or around the building, as it is strictly prohibited. The health of our community is important to us and we do our part by promoting healthy living for our patients and staff. Thank you in advance for complying with this policy.
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