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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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Working as a firefighter in North Tonawanda for nearly 20 years, and as a paramedic for 30 years – not to mention years of arthritis and playing sports – my knees were shot. But the prospect of knee replacement surgery was concerning. Would I be able to...
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Last year, in the middle of the pandemic, I was admitted to Mount St. Mary’s Hospital for a problem with high blood glucose. My husband, children, and grandchildren were unable to visit me because of restrictions. I was petrified, and I was all alone. But...
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Eric Koch, DO, FACP, has been named Vice President of Medical Affairs at Kenmore Mercy. He succeeds James Fitzpatrick, MD, who has served in the role since 2006. Starting April 24, Dr. Koch will provide medical leadership for clinical and quality performance....
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The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo has earned the silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence presented by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). The award recognizes the nation’s highest performing hospital patient...
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Michael Gough, MD, FCCP, has been named System Medical Director, Critical Care for Catholic Health. In his new role, Dr. Gough will provide clinical leadership for all Catholic Health and Trinity Medical critical care physicians and advanced practice...
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