It’s not surprising the chill of February does its best to ensure most Western New Yorkers spend most of their time inside. We also observe February as American Heart Month, using it as a time to consider the little changes we can make to improve our...
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Following Monday’s announcement from Governor Cuomo, Catholic Health has resumed all elective surgeries at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, Sisters of Charity Hospital, Kenmore Mercy Hospital and Mount St. Mary’s Hospital. St. Joseph Campus will be performing...
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Difficult as it may be to believe, we’re closing in on a year dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic. At Catholic Health, we know better than most – the last year has demanded a lot of our healthcare workers. Our fearless frontline workers, including...
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A $150,000 grant from the Kenmore Mercy Foundation has made it possible for Kenmore Mercy Hospital’s Imaging Department to purchase two new ultrasound systems which will provide better quality imaging and streamline exams. The ACUSON Sequoia ultrasound...
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Ask a friend or family member – getting a colonoscopy isn’t exactly the most popular pastime. But they’re very common procedures, and you may be surprised to learn just how many people you know have already had one. Given that colon cancer is...
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Beyond getting approved by a bariatric surgeon for a weight loss procedure, patients will have a checklist of requirements to meet before the date of their surgery. These requirements are set for a number of reasons. First and foremost, bariatric surgery is...
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Short answer: Yes, insurance does cover bariatric surgery. “Fortunately, in the state of New York, insurance companies are very good at providing coverage for bariatric surgery patients,” says Dr. John Rutkoski, bariatric surgeon and the Director of...
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What Happens When Someone Has a Stroke? In its most basic terms, stroke is death of the brain. Strokes usually occur due to one of two reasons: either a clot is blocking blood flow to the brain, or blood is leaking into brain tissue. Experiencing a stroke...
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Stroke is a serious condition that can kill parts of the brain, but that might not be enough to catch a young person’s attention. Don’t be so quick to think about stroke as a condition only your grandparents should be concerned about. Strokes can...
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I remember the days leading up to my gallbladder surgery all too well. I felt tired, crampy, and not really hungry. Mind you, my first born was only nine months old at the time and I had resolved to a healthier lifestyle with regular workouts. I attributed...
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