In honor of American Heart Month, Catholic Health hosted a special Facebook Live event, Way to Wellness: Inside the Dish, on Thursday, February 24, from 12-1:00 PM, featuring Trinity Medical WNY cardiologist, Eram Chaudhry, MD, and celebrity Chef Darian...
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. In fact, millions of Americans are diagnosed with some form of heart disease throughout their lifetime. For many decades, aging has been recognized as the primary risk factor for heart attacks...
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While reflecting on what life was like prior to her bariatric surgery, Michelle Hockett says: “I had the thought, ‘I’m not even living anymore’.” To hear Michelle look back on the journey she’s been on with her weight is a patchwork of emotions:...
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With the Omicron variant making its way to WNY, Catholic Health’s Medical Director of Infection Prevention, Dr. Kevin Shiley addressed many of the common questions we receive to help people understand the benefits of vaccine boosters. Here’s what...
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Forget blizzard warnings, winter should come with another weather advisory—rough skin conditions ahead. Dry skin is common throughout the year but it can become chronic in the winter, especially in those who spend a lot of time outside. Intact skin is...
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With festive parties filling in your calendar and Santa Claus coming to town, it seems only right to declare this the season of the cookie! A holiday staple, cookies are loved by adults and children alike, and making slight recipe modifications can keep you...
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Ideally, most patients will get their flu shot sometime in the fall, before flu season reaches its peak. For whatever reason, some people find themselves in the midst of flu season, still without a flu vaccination. In the late winter months, our nurses and...
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Both children and adults love the chills and thrills that Halloween brings, but it’s important to take proper precautions to ensure a safe, spook-tacular time. Between hoards of trick or treaters and ghoulish costumes, it can be easy for adults to get...
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Given how common it is to hear someone talk about their “sweet tooth” or claim they’re experiencing a sugar craving, have you ever wondered if it’s actually possible to become addicted to sugar? “It is not physiologically...
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“Beans are known as a source of plant-based protein, but did you know they also count as a vegetable? Different types of beans (like kidney, pinto, and black beans) contain many nutrients including folate, iron, potassium, and calcium. They are also an...
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