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Ava Martinez
Ava Martinez
Reporter · Buffalo, NY
Ava Martinez has spent over 3 years covering community issues in Buffalo, particularly focusing on social justice initiatives and grassroots movements. With a degree in Sociology from the University at Buffalo, she has a deep understanding of the societal factors impacting local neighborhoods. Ava previously worked as a community organizer before transitioning to journalism.
More from Ava →Reporter · Friday, October 30, 2026 at 10:16 PM · 1 min read
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Mercy Hospital announced that it has acquired two state-of-the-art postpartum hemorrhage carts following a $25,000 donation from the Alison Rose Foundation. The carts will better assist hospital workers in postpartum emergencies. The foundation is in honor of Alison Rose Waclawek, who died in 2019 while giving birth to her daughter due [...]
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