May 7, 2013 - Kenmore Mercy Hospital kicked off National Nurses’ Week by recognizing some of its best nursing staff during a special ceremony on May 6.
May 6, 2013 - Kenmore Mercy Hospital has received the Partner Recognition Award from Practice Greenhealth, recognizing the hospital for its commitment to environmental practices and sustainability.
April 11, 2013 - For the second year in a row, Kenmore Mercy Hospital, a member of Catholic Health, was named among the top five percent of hospitals in the country for patient safety by being named a recipient of Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award™.
March 13, 2013 - Students from the Health Science Charter School in Buffalo portrayed patients during an emergency drill at Kenmore Mercy Hospital on March 13.
March 7, 2013 - “Inspiration for Life” is this year’s theme for Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week, March 10-16. If you ask the nurses at Kenmore Mercy Hospital’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center what that means, they point to their patients.
March 6, 2013 - Alexander Gelfer, M.D, board-certified sleep specialist and medical director of the SleepCare Centers at Kenmore Mercy and Sisters of Charity St. Joseph Campus, shared some easy-to-follow methods for coping with the transition to one less hour of sleep.
February 21, 2013 - BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York today announced that all Buffalo area Catholic Health hospitals have been named Blue Distinction Centers+.
February 7, 2013 - Kenmore Mercy Hospital, a member of Catholic Health, is the proud recipient of the Kenmore-Tonawanda Chamber of Commerce’s 2012 Green Globe Award.
January 31, 2013 - Kenmore Mercy is making history as Catholic Health’s first hospital to offer hip arthroscopy – one of the newest and most exciting procedures for treating hip pain.
January 18, 2013 - Kenmore Mercy Hospital, a member of Catholic Health, is closing the Williamsville Primary Care and Diagnostic Center, located at 400 International Drive, as of January 31, 2013.
November 28, 2012 - The Kenmore Mercy Hospital Foundation and Kenmore Mercy Auxiliary are hosting “Deck the Hall,” a wreath decorating contest featuring wreaths designed by the hospital’s employees and volunteers.
November 13, 2012 - Orthopedic and Spine Surgery at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo and Joint Replacement Surgery at Kenmore Mercy Hospital and Sisters of Charity Hospital are among the best in the nation, according to a new report from Healthgrades.
November 19, 2012 - Have you resolved to make a difference in your community and help others? Consider giving back to the community by volunteering at Kenmore Mercy Hospital or The McAuley Residence, members of Catholic Health.
November 9, 2012 - Kenmore Mercy Hospital was recently granted permission by the New York State Department of Health to proceed with plans for a $5.7 million project to build a new medical/surgical inpatient nursing unit geared toward orthopedic patients.
October 15, 2012 - Kenmore Mercy Hospital, a Catholic Health facility, has teamed up with the Cancer Services Program of Erie County free breast cancer screening event for women without health insurance on Saturday, November 17.
October 11, 2012 - Kenmore Mercy Hospital, a member of Catholic Health, will hold a special Candlelight Remembrance Service on Monday, October 15, from 7 to 8 p.m. to remember recently deceased patients.
October 1, 2012 - Troy Gillon, Jr. underwent plastic surgery this morning, October 1, courtesy of Dr. Meilman, to remove multiple facial tumors with skin resurfacing.
September 24, 2012 - Progress on Kenmore Mercy Hospital’s Emergency Department continues as the construction project enters Phase II. This includes preparation for the new ER’s access roadway and steel work activities.
September 18, 2012 - Kenmore Mercy Hospital, a member of Catholic Health, is increasing its daytime in-house physician coverage with the addition of two new hospitalists: Shah Faisal, MD, FACP, and Matthew Missert, DO.
September 10, 2012 - Check your medicine cabinet and drop off your unused or unwanted prescription drugs on 9/29 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., no questions asked.
September 7, 2012 - The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Kenmore Mercy Hospital, a member of Catholic Health, has earned the 2012 Silver Beacon Award for Excellence, presented by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) to recognize the nation’s highest performing hospital intensive care units.
September 5, 2012 - Distinguishing itself as a leader in echocardiography services, Kenmore Mercy Hospital has received national re-accreditation from the Intersocietal Creditation Commission Echocardiography Laboratories.
August 7, 2012 - Kenmore Mercy Hospital is pleased to announce that neurologist George Kalonaros, MD, is the 2012 winner of the Doctor of Distinction Award.
July 13, 2012 - Kenmore Mercy Hospital recently joined an elite group of only 83 hospitals nationwide that have earned the prestigious Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
July 11, 2012 - Sisters of Charity Hospital, a member of Catholic Health, was among the top rated hospitals in New York State for hospital safety, according to a new study in the current issue of Consumer Reports.
July 10, 2012 - Kenmore Mercy Hospital’s Imaging Department recently received an accreditation from the American College of Radiology for its newly installed Mammomat Inspiration digital mammography system.
July 2, 2012 - Staff and volunteers at Kenmore Mercy, a member of Catholic Health, paused for a moment of silence on Monday, July 2 at the hospital's flag pole to pay tribute to veterans and those who currently serve in the armed forces during a special Independence Day ceremony.
June 29, 2012 - With summer upon us, construction of Kenmore Mercy Hospital’s new Emergency Department is in full swing. The construction will be done in a number of phases in order to keep the impact to our patients and neighbors at a minimum.
June 25, 2012 - Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, a member of Catholic Health, has been ranked among the top 10% of hospitals in the country for maternity care and gynecologic surgery.
June 15, 2012 - Kenmore Mercy Hospital, a member of Catholic Health, was named among the top five percent of U.S. hospitals for patient safety according to a new report from HealthGrades.
June 7, 2012 - The Medical Rehabilitation Unit (MRU) at Kenmore Mercy Hospital was recently named among the top 10 percent in the country according to 2011 year-end report by Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation (UDSMR).
May 21, 2012 - Hospital officials, medical staff, and clinicians gathered today to unveil Kenmore Mercy’s newest tool in the fight against breast cancer, a Mammomat Inspiration digital mammography system from Siemens Medical Solutions.
May 2, 2012 - Navigating through healthcare can quickly become a confusing and frustrating experience for the layperson, especially under the stress of a medical emergency. Kenmore Mercy Hospital is working to change that.
March 29, 2012 - Kenmore Mercy Hospital, part of Catholic Health, broke ground today on a new $14 million Emergency Department that will nearly double the size of its existing ER.
January 31, 2012 - Kenmore Mercy Hospital, in conjunction with Catholic Health, hosted a “M.A.S.H. Camp” for 20 students from Buffalo’s Health Sciences Charter School on Tuesday, January 31 at the hospital, located at 2950 Elmwood Avenue in Kenmore.
January 16, 2012 - Catholic Health is now providing free television and local telephone service at all three of its hospitals including Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, and Sisters of Charity Hospital including its St. Joseph Campus.
November 21, 2011 - During its annual Tribute to Angels event, held on November 18, the Kenmore Mercy Hospital Foundation recognized several individuals whose dedication to the hospital and the community has been extraordinary.
November 22, 2011 - The true spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday was alive and well at Kenmore Mercy Hospital, a member of Catholic Health, as associates and staff gathered in the lobby on Tuesday, November 22 to bless and distribute Thanksgiving food baskets that were prepared to help needy families throughout the local community.
November 14, 2011 - Kenmore Mercy officials announced today details regarding a $14 million Emergency Department to be built on the south end of the hospital near Westchester Boulevard. Construction is expected to begin in spring 2012 and be completed by fall 2013.
October 31, 2011 - Members of Kenmore Mercy Hospital's Medical Rehabilitation Unit team hosted a Halloween party for patients today, complete with costumes and games.
October 31, 2011 - Have you resolved to make a difference in your community and help others? Consider giving back to the community by volunteering at Kenmore Mercy Hospital.
October 20, 2011 - When Gertrude Baker and Eleanor Mason were born in the early 1900s, the life expectancy for women was about 50 years old. On October 20, the two centenarians exceeded that by double! Baker celebrated her 105th birthday and Mason her 101st!
October 10, 2011 - Kenmore Mercy Hospital, a member of Catholic Health, commemorated 60 years of service to the Ken-Ton community on Friday, October 7, 2011 at 2 p.m.
October 3, 2011 - Kenmore Mercy Hospital is helping to make a difference in the life of 19-year-old Vietnamese young man who was bullied for years because of a facial deformity.
August 16, 2011 - The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations has awarded Kenmore Mercy Hospital, a member of Catholic Health, Disease-Specific Care Certification for Total Knee and Total Hip Replacement services.
August 12, 2011 - Each year, Kenmore Mercy Hospital chooses one individual to receive the Doctor of Distinction Award. For 2011, that individual is Thomas J. Brewer, DO, MS, an intensivist in the Intensive Care Unit since 2008.
July 19, 2011 - To celebrate its diamond anniversary, the hospital is inviting the community to share its fondest memories or well wishes for posting on our web page.
July 6, 2011 - Catholic Health Primary Care Services and Kenmore Mercy Hospital are pleased to welcome Brenda L. Perez, MD, to the Williamsville Primary Care Center.
June 29, 2011 - Staff and volunteers at Kenmore Mercy Hospital paused for a moment of silence to pay tribute to veterans and those who currently serve in the armed forces during a special flag ceremony.
June 27, 2011 - Staff and volunteers at Kenmore Mercy Hospital will pause for a moment of silence on Wednesday, June 29 as they pay tribute to veterans and those who currently serve in the armed forces during a special flag ceremony.
June 8, 2011 - Every day a nurse touches the lives of patients and their families. However, nurses Pat Vitthuhn and Laura Nowak, are leaving a little bit of themselves through hand-sewn quilts.
May 30, 2011 - After suffering his own limb loss and overcoming it, Kenmore resident Kevin Degnan is taking steps to help other amputees in the community.
May 24, 2011 - Kenmore Mercy Hospital will hold a special Candlelight Remembrance Service on Wednesday, June 8 from 7 – 8 p.m. to remember recently deceased patients and staff.
May 5, 2011 - In recognition of National Hospital Week, May 8 – 14, Kenmore Mercy Hospital, part of Catholic Health, is hosting a health fair on Tuesday, May 10, 2011.
April 11, 2011 - Rev. Nancy Lindberg, a member of the Spiritual Care team at Kenmore Mercy Hospital, part of Catholic Health, has attained the distinction of board certified chaplain from the Association of Professional Chaplains.
April 8, 2011 - After months of training, amputee Kevin Degnan is excited to finally reach his goal to finish a 5K on Sunday, April 10 during the Shoes for Shelter Race at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
March 31, 2011 - Kenmore Mercy Hospital physicians David N. Johnson, MD, and James G. Corasanti, MD, PhD, recently received D’Youville College’s Achievement in Health Care Award.
February 10, 2011 - Catholic Health Primary Care Services and Kenmore Mercy Hospital are pleased to welcome Sanford R. Pleskow to the Williamsville Primary Care Center.
January 27, 2011 - In recognition of National Heart Month, do something good for your heart by attending the Catholic Health Heart Fair on Saturday, February 19, 2011.
January 5, 2011 - As Linda Page cut up her husband’s “colorful” T-shirts, she cried her eyes out. Today, they hang in the form of a quilt in Kenmore Mercy Hospital’s pulmonary rehabilitation gym, where Phil Page spent much of his recent years as a patient before passing away from a pulmonary embolism in the summer of 2010.
December 16, 2010 - Physicians at Kenmore Mercy Hospital have chosen two individuals to receive the hospital’s Annual Medical Staff Award, recognizing outstanding associates for their service to patients and staff.
December 2, 2010 - The Kenmore Mercy Hospital Foundation and Kenmore Mercy Auxiliary are hosting “Deck the Halls,” a wreath decorating contest featuring wreaths designed by the hospital’s employees and volunteers.
November 30, 2010 - Kenmore Mercy is bringing holiday cheer to the hospital with its annual Sounds of the Season free concert series, featuring local performers.
November 22, 2010 - Kenmore Mercy Hospital physicians Michael Landi, MD, FACS, and Jeffrey Meilman, MD, FACS, were recently honored with the prestigious Sister Mary Mechtilde Memorial Award.
November 12, 2010 - For the fifth consecutive year (2007 - 2011), Kenmore Mercy Hospital, part of Catholic Health, has achieved a five-star rating for joint replacement, total knee replacement, and total hip replacement by HealthGrades, the nation’s leading independent healthcare ratings company.
November 4, 2010 - A recent study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety showed that drowsy driving is responsible for about one in eight deadly crashes.
October 26, 2010 - Catholic Health Primary Care Services and Kenmore Mercy Hospital are pleased to welcome Jennifer Teeter, DO, of Lake View, NY, to the Williamsville Primary Care Center.
October 7, 2010 - The winter influenza (flu) season is right around the corner and Kenmore Mercy Hospital is hosting a Flu Education & Vaccination Clinic on Friday, October 22.
October 4, 2010 - Kenmore Mercy Hospital’s new SleepCare Center is now open, offering medically monitored sleep studies to help diagnose and treat a variety of sleep disorders.
September 20, 2010 - Kenmore Mercy Hospital is hosting a drive-through Community Pharmaceutical Drop-Off program for unused household medications on Saturday, September 25.
September 13, 2010 - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Western New York has designated Kenmore Mercy Hospital as a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery and as a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement.
August 24, 2010 - The Partners In Rehab Medical Rehabilitation Unit (MRU) at Kenmore Mercy Hospital, a member of Catholic Health, has been recognized as one of the top inpatient rehabilitation facilities in the United States.
August 6, 2010 - If you’re one of the more than 40 million Americans who suffer from chronic pain, plan on attending Kenmore Mercy Hospital’s free class on September 8.
August 3, 2010 - Each year, Kenmore Mercy Hospital chooses one individual to receive the Doctor of Distinction Award. For 2010, that is David, G. Vogt, MD, an anesthesiologist in the Surgery Department since September of 2004.
July 23, 2010 - Kenmore Mercy Hospital, a member of Catholic Health, is expanding its primary care services into Amherst with the opening of the Williamsville Primary Care Center.
June 21, 2010 - A miniature pump, so small that it can be inserted through an artery and placed inside the heart within a few minutes, offers new hope to critically ill heart attack and heart failure patients.
June 24, 2010 - Kenmore Mercy Hospital was recently awarded a three-year accreditation for its computed tomography (CT) scanning by the American College of Radiology (ACR).
June 2, 2010 - Sisters Hospital, Kenmore Mercy Hospital and Mercy Hospital of Buffalo have received the Community Value Index® (CVI) Five-Star hospital award.
March 26, 2010 - Kenmore Mercy Hospital has created a Guardian Angel volunteer program with specially trained volunteers who can provide comfort and companionship to patients in their final hours of life.
March 15, 2010 - The American College of Radiology (ACR) has awarded the MRI Department at Kenmore Mercy Hospital’s Williamsville Diagnostic Center with a three-year accreditation for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
March 8, 2010 - Ken-Ton FamilyCare, a division of Kenmore Mercy Hospital, welcomes several new primary care physicians to its staff, rounding out its team of healthcare professionals that can treat every member of the family at all stages of life.
March 3, 2010 - The community is invited to attend a free Flu Education Clinic at Kenmore Mercy Hospital (2950 Elmwood Avenue) on Thursday, March 18, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
February 22, 2010 - Kenmore Mercy Hospital has teamed up with the Cancer Services Program of Erie County to offer a free “Breast Cancer Screening” for women without health insurance on Saturday, March 13 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
February 15, 2010 - As many as one in eight Americans suffer from back pain at some time in their lives, but for many, getting to the source of the pain can be an equally painful process. Kenmore Mercy Hospital is helping these individuals with the use of a new enhanced x-ray procedure called a discogram.
February 2, 2010 - Learn what you can do to prevent and control diverticular disease by attending our free program on March 10. Registration is required.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
November 30, 2009 - A Niagara Falls woman recently underwent Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS™) to remove her gallbladder through her bellybutton, making her the first at Kenmore Mercy Hospital.
November 24, 2009 - Kenmore Mercy associates, volunteers and physicians sponsor a variety of holiday giving programs to help patients, fellow staff, and those less fortunate throughout our community.
November 9, 2009 - Kenmore Mercy and Catholic Health are pleased to announce the appointment of Walter Ludwig to the position of Chief Operating Officer, effective November 9.
November 9, 2009 - Distinguishing itself as a leader in Echocardiography Services, Kenmore Mercy Hospital has received national re-accreditation from the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories (ICAEL). The three-year accreditation recognizes Kenmore Mercy’s “Echo Lab” for providing superior quality testing services.
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.
September 24, 2009 - During its recent Community Pharmaceutical Drop-Off, Kenmore Mercy Hospital successfully collected and disposed of nearly 600 pounds of medications, with a street value of $40,000, making it the most successful area program thus far.
September 21, 2009 - A leading independent healthcare consulting firm has recognized
Catholic Health hospitals for being among the best in the nation for value, efficiency and quality.
September 14, 2009 - Registered nurses at Kenmore Mercy Hospital have ratified a new contract agreement, which covers 279 nurses and will run through January 31, 2013.
September 2, 2009 - Kenmore Mercy Hospital, in conjunction with Catholic Health Go Green and Erie County, is hosting a Community Pharmaceutical Drop-Off program for unused household medications on Saturday, September 19.
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).
July 27, 2009 - Kenmore Mercy Hospital is proud to announce the recertification of its Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR).
July 24, 2009 - During a recent recognition ceremony, Kenmore Mercy Hospital paid tribute to its more than 300 dedicated volunteers, including the following individuals whose outstanding efforts were awarded.
July 16, 2009 - To confront a growing community health issue, Catholic Health is announcing the opening of three Advanced Wound Healing Centers later this year and the appointment of Lee C. Ruotsi, MD, FACCWS, UHM, as Medical Director of the program.
June 30, 2009 - With the recent surge of reported cases of people diagnosed with the H1N1 (swine flu) virus in Western New York, Catholic Health is tightening its restrictions on the age of visitors at its hospitals and nursing homes.
June 22, 2009 - Kenmore Mercy celebrated the opening of its new outpatient entrance with a blessing and dedication ceremony on Wednesday, June 24 at 2 p.m.
June 17, 2009 - Two Catholic Health hospitals were approved for grants totaling nearly $92,000 through a federal program designed for urban nonprofit organizations at high risk of terrorist attacks.
June 2, 2009 - Kenmore Mercy Hospital will host a free health information program, Partial Knee Replacement Made Simpler, on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 7 p.m.
May 26, 2009 - The Partners In Rehab Medical Rehabilitation Unit (MRU) at Kenmore Mercy Hospital has been recognized as one of the top inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRF) in the United States.
May 21, 2009 - Catholic Health is sponsoring a series of free community education programs during the month of June (2009) covering a variety of healthcare topics.
May 20, 2009 - Kenmore Mercy Hospital will host a free community health education workshop entitled “Who Will Make Your Healthcare Decisions When You Can’t?” on Wednesday, June 3, 2009.
May 5, 2009 - John Herman has recently been appointed the Chief Operating Officer of Mercy Hospital of Buffalo. Previously, Herman served as the Chief Operating Officer of Kenmore Mercy Hospital.
March 30, 2009 - One week after undergoing extensive surgery at Kenmore Mercy Hospital to remove a bone cyst in her right leg that prevented her from walking, 14-year-old Makara Tuan is making an amazing recovery.
February 6, 2009 - Kenmore Mercy Hospital’s interventional radiologists are now equipped to treat the area’s most critical and complex cases with the opening of a new Interventional Radiology Suite, the most advanced of its kind in the Ken-Ton area.
January 29, 2009 - Responding to the growing desire of patients to find health services in locations close to where they live and work, Kenmore Mercy Hospital, a Catholic Health hospital, will open the doors to its newest outpatient facility, the Williamsville Diagnostic Center, on Wednesday, February 4 at 5:30 p.m.
November 17, 2008 - Sisters of Charity Hospital and several local property managers took an important step in the fight against heart and lung disease by announcing plans to make their properties smoke-free.
January 13, 2009 - As part of a national feasibility study, Kenmore Mercy and Dr. Andrew Cappuccino, Orthopedic surgeon, recently treated the first East Coast patients with the DASCOR® Disc Arthoplasty System.
December 22, 2008 - Catholic Health has announced that James Millard, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of St. Joseph Hospital, Cheektowaga, will become President and CEO of Kenmore Mercy Hospital on January 5, 2009.
December 11, 2008 - Physicians at Kenmore Mercy Hospital have chosen two associates to receive the hospital’s Annual Medical Staff Award recognizing outstanding associates for their meritorious service to patients and staff.
November 28, 2008 - Kenmore Mercy Hospital is spreading holiday cheer to patients and associates with the help of "The Lord’s Talents" from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Eggertsville, NY.
September 26, 2008 - Kenmore Mercy Hospital is helping to make a difference in a young Peruvian woman’s life by donating a much needed skin graft surgery that would be unattainable in her homeland.
October 14, 2008 - Kenmore Mercy Hospital announced today that it has been recognized as the best rated hospital in the Buffalo area and among the top ten percent of hospitals in the nation for joint replacement for the third year in a row (2007 - 2009) by HealthGrades.
July 25, 2008 - Responding to the growing need for Intensive Care Services, Kenmore Mercy unveiled its newly expanded Intensive Care Unit (ICU) during a Blessing Ceremony and Open House on July 30.
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