January 2010

Young Bolivian National to Receive Donated Surgery at Kenmore Mercy Hospital: January 27, 2010 - Kenmore Mercy Hospital is helping to make a difference in a young Bolivian woman’s life by donating much needed plastic surgery to repair a severely scarred and contracted neck injury.
Catholic Health Named To Nationwide Top 100 Integrated Health Networks for Third Year: January 25, 2010 - For the third consecutive year, Catholic Health, Buffalo, NY, has been named to the nation’s list of the most integrated healthcare networks, the “2010 SDI IHN (Integrated Health Network) 100”. Published on January 25, 2010, in “Modern Healthcare,” the ranking recognizes the 100 most integrated networks out of 570 health systems, graded annually on operations, quality, scope of services and efficiency.
Catholic Health Sponsors Heart Fair: January 22, 2010 - Do something healthy for your heart during Heart Month by attending the Catholic Health Heart Fair on Saturday, February 27, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mercy Hospital located at 565 Abbott Road in Buffalo.
Two Physicians Receive Appointments to Kenmore Mercy’s Cancer Program: January 20, 2010 - Andrew Soh, MD, FACS and Won Yi, MD, have been named to three-year terms on the on the Cancer Program Committee at Kenmore Mercy Hospital.
Sisters of Charity Hospital, St. Joseph Campus is Looking for Volunteers: January 19, 2010 - If you have a few hours to spare and would like to spend your time helping others, Sisters Hospital has several volunteer opportunities available.
Mercy Hospital Becomes First In Region to Offer Robotic-Assisted Mitral Valve Repair: January 19, 2010 - A robot has earned its spot on Mercy Hospital’s surgical team and is leading the way for breakthrough minimally invasive surgery in Western New York.
Sisters Hospital Hosts Free Breast Cancer Screening: January 14, 2010 - Sisters of Charity Hospital and the Cancer Services Program of Erie County are teaming up to offer a free breast cancer screening for women without health insurance on February 20.
Diabetes Classes Scheduled at Williamsville Diagnostic Center: January 13, 2010 - Catholic Health’s HealthConnection is hosting a four-class Diabetes Self-Management Series. Sign up today for this free series held on February 2, 4, 9, and 11, from 6 – 7 p.m. at the Williamsville Diagnostic Center.
Center for Women’s Health & Wellness Opens at Sisters Hospital: January 12, 2010 - On Monday, January 25, Sisters Hospital Foundation will celebrate the grand opening of the new M. Steven Piver, M.D. Center for Women’s Health & Wellness.
Catholic Health Sponsors Free Program on Women and Heart Disease at Williamsville Diagnostic Center: January 12, 2010 - During American Heart Month, Catholic Health’s HealthConnection is sponsoring a free program, “Putting Heart into Your Health,” to educate women in the community about heart disease and how to recognize the signs and symptoms.
Catholic Health to Present Free Program on Knee and Hip Replacement: January 4, 2010 - Catholic Health Partners In Rehab/AthletiCare will present a free evening program, “Is Total Knee or Hip Replacement in your Future,” on Tuesday, January 12, 2010.