Have you ever provided care, in any form, for an aging relative or loved one? If so, then you’ll understand. Less opportunity to have a healthy social life is a major concern affecting the senior population. Significant life changes may impact the way...
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Dr. Mark Jajkowski, Director of Thoracic Surgery at Catholic Health, spent years tracking a statistic important to physicians and their patients: 60 percent of his lung cancer surgery patients are going home with no prescription for pain-reducing narcotics,...
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It’s never too late to have a career in making a difference. Nancy Fulciniti left her first job at Catholic Health to be a stay-at-home mom, having spent 12 years raising her two beautiful daughters. Last year, when her daughters were old enough, Nancy...
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Amy Masorakis and her husband always wanted a family. After struggling for 10 years to get pregnant, they decided to adopt a little boy. Soon thereafter, Amy found out that she was pregnant with a girl. Tragically at 26 weeks, Amy and her family lost their...
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The autumn season in Buffalo can present some beautiful and colorful foliage, but the changing weather may also present safety hazards, especially for older adults. According to the National Council on Aging, falls are the leading cause of both fatal and...
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Just in time for the cool weather, babies in the Catholic Health’s Nurse-Family Partnership program received cozy gifts of new crocheted hats, booties and blankets thanks to the handy work of a participant at the Living Independently for Elders (LIFE)...
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October is National Physical Therapy Month. This is a great opportunity to recognize the wonderful work done by health professionals to restore and maintain function, and improve people’s lives without using potentially harmful and addictive opioids....
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It’s finally here, the day I have waited for, for at least the past five years…my first mammogram. That might sound odd. Most women don’t look forward to standing pressed up against a machine while it slowly flattens their breasts into pancakes, but I...
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Catholic Health uses Epic as its Electronic Health Record (EHR) system! But wait, what does that mean? We want you to know all about Epic and how we use its MyChart feature to connect with our patients. This is a massive upgrade over our previous system, and...
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Can wearing unsupportive footwear cause orthopedic issues? The answer is YES, according to Dr. Jessica Drzewiecki, a board-certified podiatrist at Trinity Medical Orthopaedics. Proper fitting shoes increase support for your feet, knees, and hips, all while...
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