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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When should I see a cardiologist? Eram Chaudhry, MD Cardiologist Trinity Medical Cardiology To Find A Heart Specialist Near You Call (716) 706-2113 What kind of symptoms may women have with heart disease? Mohan Madhusudanan, MD...
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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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