December 2009

Heart Surgery Program at Mercy Hospital Maintains Top National Rating: December 23, 2009 - For the second consecutive reporting period, the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) has awarded the Catholic Health Heart Center at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo with a “three-star” national rating for its heart surgery program.
PCI Program at Mercy Hospital Named “Program of Excellence” by Independent Health: December 22, 2009 - The Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) program at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, home of the Catholic Health Heart Center, has been named a “Program of Excellence” by Independent Health.
Catholic Health Names Richard J. Ruh, MD Senior Vice President, Service Lines: December 22, 2009 - A primary care physician with a private medical practice in Orchard Park, Dr. Ruh will provide oversight for the continued development of Catholic Health’s clinical service lines.
Kenmore Mercy Hospital Receives National Quality Award for Orthopedic Care: December 11, 2009 - Joint replacement at Kenmore Mercy Hospital has been ranked in the top 10% in the nation for the fourth consecutive year in a new study released recently by HealthGrades, the leading independent healthcare ratings organization.
Interior Work Underway for Mercy’s New ER: December 9, 2009 - Construction work on Mercy Hospital’s new Emergency Department is progressing quickly as hospital officials set their sights on an April 2010 opening.
Environmental Protection Agency Recognizes Catholic Health Among Nation's Leading Green Power Purchasers: December 7, 2009 - As a result of its recent agreement to purchase nearly 6 million Kwh of wind generated energy, Catholic Health has been named a member of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Green Power Partnership.
MASH Camp Helps Area High School Students Get a “Hands-on” Look at Healthcare Careers: December 3, 2009 - With the continued shortage of doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals, exposing high school students to careers in healthcare may just be what the doctor ordered.
Catholic Health Hospitals Awarded Joint Commission Accreditation: December 1, 2009 - All Catholic Health hospitals, including Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, and Sisters of Charity Hospital and its St. Joseph Campus, have earned accreditation by The Joint Commission following unannounced site surveys held throughout the year.
Kenmore Mercy Hospital Medical Staff Honors Two Associates: December 1, 2009 - Physicians at Kenmore Mercy Hospital have chosen two associates to receive the hospital’s Annual Medical Staff Award, which recognizes outstanding associates for their meritorious service to patients and staff.