For the eighth consecutive year, the Mercy Hospital Comprehensive Stroke Center has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award and Target: Honor Roll...
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…Winter squash, that is! Characterized by a harder rind than what’s found on its summer counterpart, fall fanatics can’t get enough of acorn squash, butternut squash, spaghetti squash, and even pumpkin, once the leaves start to change. If...
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Robot-assisted surgery continues to evolve and change the way surgical procedures are performed. It is offered across various medical specialties, like general surgery and orthopaedic surgery, and the benefits of robot-assisted surgery continue to make a...
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Would you be surprised to know that on average, not only are Western New Yorkers less healthy than other New York State residents, but also compared to the rest of the country? Data from the NYS Department of Health reports that Erie County residents are 33%...
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“Eat your broccoli.” You can probably still hear your mother saying it. She always encouraged you to eat your veggies, but do you know why? One of the most popular items to be hidden in children’s napkins is bursting with more health benefits than you...
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Palliative care is holistic care that identifies, assesses and addresses the comprehensive needs of people experiencing serious illness, including pain and other symptoms, social, emotional and spiritual needs. It’s difficult for families to know when...
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Making the decision to quit smoking can have a profound affect on your life. You’ll live longer, save money, and keep your family and pets healthy. Not only that, but you’ll feel more confident as the physical effects of smoking begin to fade. You’ve...
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Catholic Medical Partners (CMP), the area’s largest network of independent physicians, is pleased to announce that Margaret Paroski, MD, MMM, has been named President & CEO following a unanimous vote by its Board of Directors last Tuesday. Dr. Paroski...
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4 Ways Exercise Supports the Fight Against Breast Cancer Exercise some breast cancer awareness! Did you know the benefits of exercise apply to women battling breast cancer? The positive impact that getting active has on human health doesn’t stop during...
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Hernias can happen in patients of all ages. Though they may not always be a life-threatening condition, it’s important for patients to understand that hernias do not heal on their own. What may begin as a slightly bothersome, even asymptomatic, problem...
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