The circulatory system provides our bodies with oxygen by pumping blood through a network of veins and arteries. In the center of this system is the aorta, a candy cane shaped blood vessel that runs from the top left ventricle of the heart all the way down to...
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Being independent is a fundamental part of life. Independence helps us maintain our self-esteem, while also encouraging motivation and perseverance through life’s challenges. We learn to be confident, make our own choices, and overcome obstacles by relying...
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The arrival of a new baby can be an exciting, life-changing experience. It can also be overwhelming and leave you feeling a variety of emotions. For some women, it can lead to a common but serious illness known as “postpartum depression”. Studies by the...
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In June 2023, WNY experienced a week of “air quality alerts”. You may have noticed the hazy skies and a smell of campfire smoke in the air. While this kind of phenomenon is more commonly found on the west coast, it was a first for many in the...
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As healthcare continues its shift from inpatient to outpatient care, and providers everywhere face ongoing staffing and reimbursement challenges, Catholic Health is focusing on the future by developing “Centers of Excellence” within its hospital network...
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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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An announcement from Aaron Chang, President, Sisters of Charity Hospital On behalf of the Sisters leadership team, I am pleased to announce that Diane Lobdell, MSN, RN, has been named Vice President of Patient Care Services (VP PCS) at Sisters Hospital, Main...
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U.S. News & World Report, a leading national authority on hospital rankings and consumer advice, named Mercy Hospital of Buffalo and Sisters of Charity of Hospital Best Hospitals for Maternity Care for 2022- 2023. Of the 300 hospitals that received the...
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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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Kenmore resident Joan LaDuca celebrated her 100th birthday last December with a newly-mended heart. Her doctors and the cardiac team from the Catholic Health Heart Center at Mercy Hospital were pleased to play an important role in the centenarian’s ongoing...
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