October 2009

Mercy Hospital Announces New Advances In Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery Program: October 27, 2009 - Mercy is now offering robotic-assisted and minimally invasive coronary artery bypass and valve replacement surgery using the most state-of-the-art techniques and equipment available.
Drowsy Driving – What’s the Harm?: October 19, 2009 - SleepCare at St. Joseph Campus points to the dangers of sleep-impaired driving during National Drowsy Driving Week, November 2-8, 2009.
Breast Cancer Program at Sisters Hospital #1 in World and First in WNY to Use New Breast Cancer Treatment: October 14, 2009 -The Breast Cancer Program at Sisters of Charity Hospital under the direction of Ronald Bauer, MD, was the first in Western New York to perform partial breast radiation following lumpectomy using a new “balloon” device that delivers exact amounts of radiation to the cancer site sparing healthy breast and surrounding tissue.
Kenmore Mercy Welcomes New VP of Mission Integration: October 22, 2009 - Kenmore Mercy recently named Sister Ellen McClure, OSF, as Vice President of Mission Integration.
Mercy Hospital Excels In State Cardiac Report: October 16, 2009 - According to New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) reports issued in July 2009, the Catholic Health Heart Center at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo had the lowest mortality rate among all hospitals in the Western New York (WNY) region, and among the lowest in New York State, for angioplasty.
Catholic Health is Running With The Wind: October 12, 2009 - Catholic Health has signed a two-year agreement with Constellation Energy, which is expected to save the health system more than $500,000 annually in electricity costs.
Catholic Health’s McAuley Residence Receives Deficiency-free Health Department Survey: October 8, 2009 - McAuley Residence, a long term care facility of Catholic Health, received a “deficiency-free” survey from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).
St. Elizabeth’s of Lancaster Celebrates Golden Jubilee: October 8, 2009 - St. Elizabeth’s of Lancaster, a 117-bed assisted living facility of Catholic Health, will mark its Golden Jubilee on Friday, October 9, beginning at 1 p.m. with a special mass and blessing celebrated by Bishop Edward U. Kmiec, D.D., Bishop of Buffalo.
Catholic Health Set to Open Unique Independent Living Program at OLV Senior Neighborhood: October 6, 2009 - Living Independently For Elders, opening in November at the OLV Senior Neighborhood, is a state and federally funded PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) program, which allows area seniors to live independently while receiving needed services at home and in a community-based health setting.
Mercy Hospital CT Services Earn National Accreditation: October 6, 2009 - Mercy Hospital of Buffalo was recently awarded a three-year accreditation in computed tomography (CT) by the American College of Radiology (ACR).
Palliative Care Unit Dedicated in Memory of Maureen Lippert Rago: October 1, 2009 - Friends and family members of the late Maureen Lippert Rago recently gathered to dedicate the newly renovated Palliative Care Unit on Mercy Hospital’s 5th floor in her memory.