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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Kenmore Mercy Hospital and Mount St. Mary’s Hospital recently introduced next generation technology for dialysis care called Tablo Hemodialysis System. The changeover to the new dialysis program within Catholic Health is aimed at improving the patient...
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Kenmore Mercy Hospital and Mount St. Mary’s Hospital were recently awarded the Antimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence designation by the Infectious Diseases Society of America. The Catholic Health hospitals are two of 145 programs worldwide to...
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The Kenmore Mercy Foundation is pleased to announce its 2021 Tribute to Angels honorees. Joseph A. Ralabate, MD, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award while Eric J. Koch, DO, and Michael S. Gough, MD, will receive the Sister Mary Mechtilde Memorial...
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Kenmore Mercy Hospital prides itself on its sense of family. What better time than Mother’s Day to celebrate our multi-generational healthcare families, what they learn from each other, and their inspiring successes. Ellen, Rachel & Ashley Colan...
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Twenty-year-old Talia Kalisiak is ready to return to her pre-COVID life. The North Tonawanda native finally made her way home on February 3, since being hospitalized due to COVID-19 in early November. While the past year has paved way for awareness to how...
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My dad, Walter Monahan, meant so many things to so many people. He was the bedrock of our family. A husband and father. Grandfather. U.S. Navy veteran. Eucharistic minister at his church. Sadly, in March of this year, he was also one of the first people in...
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Contrary to popular belief, getting out of bed, not staying in, is the best option for recovery during a hospital stay. Kenmore Mercy is making that a priority with the addition of medical recliners in patient rooms. The specialized recliners are playing a...
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James Fitzpatrick, MD, and Eric Koch, DO, are being recognized by Kenmore Mercy Hospital as Doctors of Distinction this year in honor of their contributions throughout the COVID-19 crisis. In past years, the award was presented to only one individual....
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According to a recently published study in the Journal of the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses, hospitals with high rates of specialty nursing certifications have fewer surgical infections. The study found that a 10% increase of CNOR (certified...
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