As first-time parents, having a baby was stressful enough for my husband and I. Delivering our daughter, Mila, during the COVID-19 pandemic took that stress to a whole new level. But we are so grateful for the care we received at Mount St. Mary’s Hospital...
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I have learned that “superheroes” are real and some live right here in Western New York. One of my “superheroes” is a medical device – the Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO). This past April it saved my long-time partner Craig...
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My dad, Walter Monahan, meant so many things to so many people. He was the bedrock of our family. A husband and father. Grandfather. U.S. Navy veteran. Eucharistic minister at his church. Sadly, in March of this year, he was also one of the first people in...
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The Catholic Health LIFE Center on the Villa Maria College campus has connected me to so many wonderful friends and caregivers. But during the COVID-19 pandemic, the LIFE Center became my lifeline. I have lived on my own in senior housing for several years....
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Beyond getting approved by a bariatric surgeon for a weight loss procedure, patients will have a checklist of requirements to meet before the date of their surgery. These requirements are set for a number of reasons. First and foremost, bariatric surgery is...
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Short answer: Yes, insurance does cover bariatric surgery. “Fortunately, in the state of New York, insurance companies are very good at providing coverage for bariatric surgery patients,” says Dr. John Rutkoski, bariatric surgeon and the Director of...
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What Happens When Someone Has a Stroke? In its most basic terms, stroke is death of the brain. Strokes usually occur due to one of two reasons: either a clot is blocking blood flow to the brain, or blood is leaking into brain tissue. Experiencing a stroke...
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Stroke is a serious condition that can kill parts of the brain, but that might not be enough to catch a young person’s attention. Don’t be so quick to think about stroke as a condition only your grandparents should be concerned about. Strokes can...
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I remember the days leading up to my gallbladder surgery all too well. I felt tired, crampy, and not really hungry. Mind you, my first born was only nine months old at the time and I had resolved to a healthier lifestyle with regular workouts. I attributed...
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Recipient of the Healthgrades 2020 Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ Mercy Hospital announced today that it is a recipient of Healthgrades 2020 Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™. This distinction places the hospital in the top 10% of all hospitals...
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