Everyone loves the convenience of being able to slip on a pair of shoes as you’re heading out the door in the summertime. Unfortunately, the strappy sandals and slide-ons that we’re so eager to break out for the warmer weather fail to provide us...
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When it comes to Sisters of Charity Hospital, Lindsay Riggs has declared, “There is no other place we would trust to take care of us and our precious little newborns.” If you’re active on social media or maybe just plugged into life in WNY,...
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Endometriosis occurs when the tissues lining a woman’s uterus begin growing outside of the uterus. These tissues can then attach to any nearby tissues or structures – like the ovaries, bowel, or abdomen. Not following? Endometriosis is like having an...
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“The biggest thing is this: When you’re suffering from joint pain, it’s the simple things – the ones folks take for granted – that become problematic. And as you get older, it’s those simple things that start to mean more. If...
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Dr. Elspeth Call is a forward-thinking obstetrician, gynecologist, and gynecologic surgeon at Trinity Medical OB/GYN. Just as important, she’s also a proud mother to three kids of her own. Postpartum care has always been a priority in Dr. Call’s...
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How Can I Lower My Risk for Stroke? Though it’s a common misconception, there’s not one particular age or gender that should be more worried about strokes. In fact, stroke occurrences in younger populations are even on the rise. And though men do...
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If you suspect yourself or someone nearby to be having a stroke, call 911 immediately. How can you tell if someone may be having a stroke? The FAST acronym was created by the National Stroke Association to help patients identify some common warning signs...
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It’s no secret – being overweight or obese puts you at risk when it comes to your health. That extra weight increases the likelihood you or a loved one will experience a heart attack, stroke, and hypertension (among other ailments) in your lifetime....
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Dr. Lapoint discusses what to expect from the first office visit. Paul Lapoint, DO Orthopedic Surgeon Sisters of Charity Hospital St. Joseph Campus How do patients know it’s time to consider a knee replacement? David A. Pula, MD Orthopedic Surgeon...
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Ask the expert: Bunion edition! There’s a chance that bunions may run in your family, or maybe you don’t know the first thing about them. Either way, there seems to be a lot of misinformation on the Internet about this fairly common foot...
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