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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57-year-old James Butkowski of Kenmore is a heart failure survivor with a cardiac rehabilitation success story. James, a contractor, never had any major health problems. Aside from the occasional bump or bruise, he also did not take medication of any type. In...
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Every four years, winter athletes around the world compete against the best in hopes of bringing home Olympic gold. Despite being in top physical condition, even the strongest competitors face setbacks that can derail their performance and turn years of...
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Diet and Joint Replacement: How Food Impacts Your Recovery Do you have upcoming joint replacement surgery? You may wonder what kind of foods you can indulge in post-operation. Get-well cakes, cookies, and ice cream all sound like a good option. After all,...
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Structural heart disease is a form of heart disease affecting the foundation of the heart. This happens when the valves or tissue are damaged or aren’t working properly. The condition can be congenital, meaning present at birth, or result from underlying...
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You’d be hard pressed to find a more devoted sports fan base than the residents of WNY. We’re a loud and proud bunch, internationally known for our unwavering loyalty and a love of the game that runs deeper than the Mariana Trench. Sports are...
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