Keeping Your Hands Safe from Scary Pumpkin Carving Accidents

October 30, 2025 | Ask the Expert, Orthopedics, Services

The tradition of pumpkin carving has been around for centuries, with its origins dating back to 19th century Ireland. Jack-o-lanterns are synonymous with modern day Halloween, with an estimated 1.3 billion pounds of pumpkin sold each year for Halloween...

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When Old Injuries Come Back to Haunt You

| Ask the Expert, Orthopedics, Services

Can the pain of old injuries and wounds come back to bother us later in life? A sprained knee you got in high school may not have been a big deal then, but it can have long-term consequences as we get older. Like an unhappy haunt, more than 20% of Americans...

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5 Disproven Breast Cancer Myths

October 8, 2025 | Conditions, WomenCare

Breast cancer is one of the most well-known and researched cancers, but that doesn’t mean it’s clear of myths and misconceptions. There are many myths out there, some more persistent than others, but when it comes to your health it’s vital to understand...

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How Women Can Reduce Their Risk for Breast Cancer?

September 30, 2025 | Healthy Living, WomenCare

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Statistics show that 1 in every 8 American women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Just as we do with any other health condition, it’s important to talk about risk factors – anything that...

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Fall Sports Season is Here, and so are Concussions

September 22, 2025 | Ask the Expert, Neurology, Services

Football is officially back in season. One buzzword we tend to hear a lot around this time of year is “concussion”.  Concussions are serious injuries, and if you or your child experiences one, it’s essential to seek medical attention immediately. What...

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How does Air Quality affect your Respiratory Health?

August 6, 2025 | Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, Services

This week, WNY has been flooded with a series 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, the Canadian wildfires have...

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What do My Blood Pressure Numbers Mean?

July 29, 2025 | Conditions, Services

High blood pressure, also referred to as hypertension, or the “silent killer”, is an incurable condition that can threaten your health and quality of life. Blood pressure is the pressure your blood puts on your artery walls when the heart pumps. High...

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When Time doesn’t Heal Your Wounds

July 15, 2025 | Ask the Expert, Services

Cuts and scrapes are often everyday occurrences. Most wounds don’t need special treatment and will heal on their own or under the care of your primary physician. But what happens when that wound doesn’t look like it’s getting better?  Why isn’t My...

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Emergency Rooms Prepare for Annual Spike in Firework Injuries Over Holiday Weekend

June 24, 2025 | News & PR, Services, Sisters of Charity Hospital St. Joseph Campus

Each year, thousands of Americans are injured by fireworks. Most firework-related accidents occur in children and teens, and emergency departments report burns and wounds to the hands, fingers, and face as being the most common injuries. Additionally,...

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Ice vs. Heat: Relieving Aches and Pains

June 5, 2025 | Orthopedics, Services

Daily living throws a lot our way that takes a toll on our bodies over time. From sprained ankles to pulled muscles and headaches, when it comes to treating these aches and pains, many of us wonder which is better, ice or heat? That all depends on what type...

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