Construction of the new 60,000 square-foot Lockport Memorial Hospital (LMH) is proceeding at a record pace as a result of Catholic Health’s continued collaboration with the New York State Department of Health, local government officials, and its...
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If you’ve suffered from a bad injury or endure chronic pain, you might be referred to a physical therapist or physiatrist. If your physician recommends both, you may be wondering: what’s the difference? Why do I need to see two specialists for the same...
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If you suffer from a heart condition, or just had heart surgery or a heart attack, you may have heard your doctor mention starting a cardiac rehabilitation program. Cardiac rehab is a program designed to help people stay healthy and prevent another cardiac...
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Diet plays a huge role when it comes to our overall health. Poor nutrition can lead to a myriad of issues, like obesity, diabetes, tooth decay, even cancer. It can also raise your risk of dying from a stroke or heart disease. The “cardiac diet” is an...
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Mercy Hospital of Buffalo is holding open interviews for registered nurses and graduate nurses on Friday, February 17, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., at the hospital located at 565 Abbott Road in Buffalo. Mercy Hospital nurse managers and Catholic Health...
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When you think of warm weather, firing up the grill is just one of many activities that come to mind. Hamburgers and steaks are common cookout favorites, but experts warn against consuming more than 6 ounces of red meat a week. Red meat is a good source of...
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1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer throughout their lifetime. That is roughly 13% of the U.S. female population. Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be very unsettling, but the good news is that with early detection, breast cancer is very...
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Catholic Health and Catholic Medical Partners have reached a new long-term agreement with Highmark BCBSWNY, ensuring Highmark members will have continued access to care at Catholic Health hospitals and our comprehensive network of services. As the quality and...
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During pregnancy, women can expect to have frequent checkups with their obstetrician. Prenatal care, or the care you get while pregnant, is important not just for mothers, but for baby as well. But what is prenatal care, and why do women need it? It can seem...
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If you visit your OB/GYN for a routine check-up, you probably have had a Pap smear at some point. A Pap smear, or Pap test, is a procedure done to screen women for certain infections and cervical cancer. During this procedure, your OB/GYN will collect a...
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