Have you ever looked at the sodium content of commercially jarred salsa? You might be surprised to find one serving of salsa having as much as 400 mg of sodium. Try this refreshing take: pineapple-mango salsa. It will only take minutes to make and you...
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The New York State Department of Health (DOH) has been conducting COVID-19 infection control and general operations surveys of nursing homes across the state. After more than 48 hours of intensive on-site reviews that are part of the DOH survey process,...
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Our patients and their families often ask how they can “give back” to those who have made a difference during their visit or hospital stay. Saying “thank you” is a simple, yet powerful gift to anyone. If there’s a physician, nurse, or caregiver...
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Electrophysiologist Dr. Mohamed Metawee highlights arrhythmias as a cardiac condition he thinks more people should know about. If ignored, a disturbance to your heart rhythm may lead to serious consequences — it may require treatment or indicate a chronic...
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Sisters Hospital Cardiology Center is pleased to welcome Emily Battaglia, MD, FACC. Dr. Battaglia joins the team of Eram Chaudry, MD, and Michael Robertson, NP. Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, and Nuclear Cardiology, Dr....
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Patients with a significantly high BMI (body mass index) often find that weight loss surgery, also referred to as bariatric surgery, can be a successful solution. This is a medically-supported way for patients to lose excess body weight; so additional health...
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In a snowy place like Buffalo, there are few things better than the chance to switch up your grocery shopping routine when warmer weather arrives. Farmers markets allow shoppers to enjoy a direct farm-to-table eating model, and reap some serious health...
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During EMS Week, we are celebrating our partners in the field — the emergency medical technicians and paramedics. This week is much more than paying tribute to those who serve our community. It’s a time to educate the public about the importance of the...
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The dominance of Coronavirus in our news headlines and on media platforms has a strange effect. It’s almost as if people are forgetting that other serious health conditions still can and will happen. A global pandemic will not reduce occurrences of...
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Janet McFadden, a radiology technologist at Mercy Hospital, was searching her social media a month ago when she noticed that a jewelry store located in Florida was asking for nominations for nurse heroes to receive a special “hero” bracelet. She jumped...
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