Catholic Health Names Jeremy Essman President of Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Mount St. Mary’s Hospital, and Lockport Memorial Hospital

November 4, 2025 | News & PR, Press Releases

Buffalo, NY – Catholic Health has named Jeremy Essman, DBA, PA-C, FACHE,  President of Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Mount St. Mary’s Hospital, and Lockport Memorial Hospital. Essman succeeds Walt Ludwig, who retired from Kenmore Mercy at the end of October....

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Can Air Travel Cause Blood Clots?

| Services, Vascular

Every day, nearly 3 million people fly on an airplane in the United States, according to the FAA. Work, vacation, and visiting family are some of the most common reasons for air travel.   Once you’ve hit cruising altitude, some turbulence might feel like...

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Don’t Wait ‘til it’s too Late: Lung Cancer’s Effect on the Body

November 3, 2025 | Conditions, Services

One in 16 Americans will be diagnosed with lung cancer in their lifetime, and each day the disease takes approximately 350 lives. What makes lung cancer so deadly? And how can we increase survival rates? What are the Complications of Lung Cancer? The first...

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Moody’s Investor Services Ratings upgrades Catholic Health Rating to B2

October 31, 2025 | News & PR, Press Releases

Buffalo, NY— Catholic Health is pleased that Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded its rating from B3 to B2, reflecting the system’s continued improvement in operating performance and liquidity. The upgrade recognizes strong revenue growth across the...

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Keeping Your Hands Safe from Scary Pumpkin Carving Accidents

October 30, 2025 | Ask the Expert, Orthopedics, Services

The tradition of pumpkin carving has been around for centuries, with its origins dating back to 19th century Ireland. Jack-o-lanterns are synonymous with modern day Halloween, with an estimated 1.3 billion pounds of pumpkin sold each year for Halloween...

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When Old Injuries Come Back to Haunt You

| Ask the Expert, Orthopedics, Services

Can the pain of old injuries and wounds come back to bother us later in life? A sprained knee you got in high school may not have been a big deal then, but it can have long-term consequences as we get older. Like an unhappy haunt, more than 20% of Americans...

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Catholic Health CWA-Represented Associates Vote to Ratify New Contracts

October 16, 2025 | In the News, News & PR, Press Releases

Buffalo, NY— Today, more than 2,800 Registered Nurses and Service, Technical and Clerical staff at Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Mercy Hospital of Buffalo and Sisters of Charity Hospital, St. Joseph Campus have overwhelmingly voted to ratify new four-year...

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5 Disproven Breast Cancer Myths

October 8, 2025 | Conditions, WomenCare

Breast cancer is one of the most well-known and researched cancers, but that doesn’t mean it’s clear of myths and misconceptions. There are many myths out there, some more persistent than others, but when it comes to your health it’s vital to understand...

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How to Differentiate Between Cold, Flu and Other Common Respiratory Illnesses

October 6, 2025 | Ask the Expert, Conditions

With so many different respiratory illnesses going around, distinguishing what type you have when you’re feeling sick can be tricky. While it is often a different strain of virus or bacteria, it certainly doesn’t help that their symptoms can be similar. ...

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Catholic Health and CWA Reach Tentative Agreement

October 2, 2025 | In the News, News & PR, Press Releases

Buffalo, NY— Catholic Health hospitals have reached a tentative agreement with CWA Locals 1133 and 1168 on six contracts covering more than 2,800 associates at Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, and Sisters of Charity Hospital, St. Joseph...

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