If you’re considering orthopaedic surgery, you might wonder how long recovery may take. The length of rehabilitation varies from person to person, but almost always begins immediately after surgery. Following the procedure, your orthopaedic surgeon will...
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The average risk of women in the United States developing breast cancer in her lifetime is 13%. Though rates of breast cancer have risen over the years, death rates have declined thanks to screenings and early detection. Early Detection Saves Lives The COVID...
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The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Kenmore Mercy Hospital has been named a recipient of the Gold-Level Beacon Award for Excellence presented by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). The award recognizes the nation’s highest performing...
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Many women experience physical and emotional changes seven to 10 days before their period starts. In fact, approximately 90% of women say they experience some symptoms before their cycle begins. Common symptoms include bloating, changes in eating and sleep...
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As a parent, you want to do what’s best for your child. One of the many ways we keep our children safe is through routine immunizations. The fact is, the less we vaccinate, the better chance a virus has of transmission and mutating into new, stronger...
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When the weather gets warmer, we tend to spend more time outdoors. As temperatures increase, so can our chances of dehydration. Dehydration occurs when we don’t have enough water in our body. Our bodies consist of approximately 60% water, and losing as...
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Mercy Hospital of Buffalo unveiled its new Emergency Department (ED) Pediatric Treatment Rooms during a dedication and blessing ceremony today. The rooms, designed to provide a child-friendly, comfortable environment for pediatric patients, will be staffed 24...
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My case was a first for my doctor, but it wasn’t exactly something I wanted to celebrate. At the height of the COVID pandemic in 2020, I was expecting our third child when I tested positive for the virus. As if giving birth wasn’t stressful enough, having...
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When people ask me what’s the secret to reaching my 100th birthday, I tell them faith, family and eating right. I also say that I had a lot of help from the doctors at Mercy Hospital. That’s because at 99, I had a heart attack. I was first taken to...
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Following a total knee replacement at Kenmore Mercy Hospital, I received in-home physical therapythrough Continuing and Home Care Services from Catholic Health. My physical therapist, Stacey Lenhard, could not have been better. He came to our home three times...
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