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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Running: Whether you love it or hate it, there’s no denying it’s one of the easiest ways to exercise. Simply lace up, and get to it. That being said, running is considered a “high impact” activity. For a lot of people, this means that...
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It’s easy enough to credit the rise of virtual doctor’s visits as a side effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. The truth is, this is an extremely convenient and reliable way to get expert medical help from the comfort of your own home. Telehealth...
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Conversations about COVID-19 and vaccine availability have added another term to our vocabulary: Comorbidity. Comorbidity is really just a fancy way of saying “underlying health concerns.” In mid-February, it became a qualifier for early vaccine...
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What are the chances that you, a loved one, or a coworker came down with a case of the sniffles at some point this summer? Pretty high, if Internet chatter is to be believed. And no, we’re not talking about COVID-19, but good, old-fashioned cold and flu...
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