August 2009

Sisters Hospital Sponsors Free Vascular Screening Program: August 31, 2009 - To help detect vascular disease and alert the public to this serious health risk, Sisters Hospital and the Vascular & Endovascular Center of WNY are sponsoring a free “Vascular Screening” on Saturday, September 19.
Catholic Health Sponsors Free Health Education Programs: August 28, 2009 - Catholic Health’s Community Education Department is sponsoring a series of health education programs during the month of September covering a variety of healthcare topics
Mercy Hospital Introduces “Scarless” Surgery: August 21, 2009 - Mercy Hospital of Buffalo is pleased to be the first hospital in Western New York to offer Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS).
Niagara University and Catholic Health Partner to Train Healthcare Leaders: August 20, 2009 - Niagara University and Catholic Health are teaming up on an educational initiative designed to prepare professionals for leadership positions in the healthcare industry.
Catholic Health and Niagara University Launch Unique Nurse Scholars Program: August 20, 2009 - Catholic Health is teaming up with Niagara University’s Department of Nursing to offer a unique “RN to BSN” degree pathway for its registered nurses who want to advance their careers.
St. Joseph Campus Improves Scanning Quality: August 20, 2009 - The Imaging Department at St. Joseph Campus will be unveiling a new state-of-the-art CT Scanner to improve x-ray capabilities at the Cheektowaga location of Sisters of Charity Hospital.
Mercy Hospital’s Family Birthplace Opens New Private Rooms and Suites: August 7, 2009 - A blessing and ribbon cutting ceremony were held on August 5 at the Mercy Hospital Family Birthplace to celebrate the opening of all-private patient rooms including four new Celebration Suites, and a new family waiting area.