Kenmore resident Joan LaDuca celebrated her 100th birthday last December with a newly-mended heart. Her doctors and the cardiac team from the Catholic Health Heart Center at Mercy Hospital were pleased to play an important role in the centenarian’s ongoing...
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Catholic Health and Catholic Medical Partners have reached a new agreement with Independent Health continuing the long-term relationship between the three organizations. The two-year agreement ensures that Independent Health members will continue to have...
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Kenmore Mercy Hospital received the Buffalo-Niagara region’s only “A” Safety Grade in the Leapfrog Group’s fall 2022 Hospital Safety Grade Report, which rates hospitals on how well they protect patients from preventable harm. It is the 18th...
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Your thyroid plays a vital role in your health and wellness by regulating many functions in the body. Located at the base of the neck, this butterfly-shaped gland controls the rate of your metabolism, heartbeat, body temperature, women’s menstrual cycles,...
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Think about it: Are your elderly relatives and loved ones getting enough socialization? A healthy social life is not just a luxury for seniors. In fact, medical studies show that regular socialization can improve quality of life, mental health, and cognitive...
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Mercy Hospital of Buffalo has been named to U.S. News & World Report’s 2022-2023 Best Hospitals list as a High Performing Hospital in Heart Attack Care. “This national recognition signals to our patients and community that Mercy Hospital provides...
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Suffering from achy legs? Then you may already know it could be PAD, or peripheral artery disease. PAD is a vascular condition when narrowed or blocked blood vessels reduce blood flow to limbs and other lower extremities. This is often characterized by...
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“Not healthy per se, but these cookies are simple when it comes to ingredients. They are lower in fat and calories than many store-bought or bakery cookies that we find in abundance during the holidays. Balance is important, and choosing treats within...
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What does it mean when someone says “sitting is the new smoking”? The phrase actually illustrates the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle on our health. So much so that it’s enough to be compared to cigarette smoking. The Trouble with Too Much...
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Women’s Health Educational Support Group Join us as we get together with an educator and discuss topics important to Women’s Health! Fridays @ 4pm Women’s Health Waiting Area Free community education group Welcoming women of all ages Time...
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