American Heart Association’s Torch Journey highlights Catholic Health’s commitment to heart health ahead of the September Heart Walk WHAT: The American Heart Association’s Heart Walk Torch will arrive at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, where associates,...
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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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Each year, approximately 790,000 total knee replacement surgeries and 544,000 hip replacement surgeries are performed in the U.S. – more than 1.3 million joint replacements annually. Studies show that those numbers are expected to increase, especially among...
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Lyme 101 Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that’s most commonly spread through the bite of an infected tick. Often referred to as the “invisible illness” or “great imitator,” Lyme disease can be difficult to recognize because it...
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Buffalo, NY – Mercy Hospital recently announced that it has been rated a “High Performing Hospital” by U.S. News & World Report in heart bypass surgery, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), pacemaker implantation, and abdominal...
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Congestive heart failure is a serious condition that develops gradually over time. It occurs when the heart doesn’t pump efficiently, causing fluid to build up in your lungs, ankles, feet, arms, and/or around other organs. Congestive heart failure is a type...
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Smoking cigarettes negatively impacts your overall health. While many people are aware of the increase risk for heart disease, respiratory conditions, and several cancers, few realize that smoking also has an impact on your bones, joints, and connective...
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We’re no strangers to snow here in WNY. While Syracuse, NY may be considered the snowiest city in the country, Buffalo still tops out in 4th place, behind Rochester, NY and Erie, PA. With WNY having the most residents and snowblowers, it...
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Chronic respiratory disease (CRD) can have a significant impact on a patient’s quality of life. One of the top CRDs diagnosed is asthma, a serious condition that affects both children and adults. It is the most common chronic disease to be diagnosed in...
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Getting regular exercise is important for our cardiovascular health. Medical studies have shown the many health benefits to fitness, including improved mental health, sleep patterns, and energy levels. However, exercise and nutrition are a tag team. And...
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