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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Recipient of the Healthgrades 2020 Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ Mercy Hospital announced today that it is a recipient of Healthgrades 2020 Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™. This distinction places the hospital in the top 10% of all hospitals...
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Robot-assisted surgery continues to evolve and change the way surgical procedures are performed. It is offered across various medical specialties, like general surgery and orthopaedic surgery, and the benefits of robot-assisted surgery continue to make a...
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Would you be surprised to know that on average, not only are Western New Yorkers less healthy than other New York State residents, but also compared to the rest of the country? Data from the NYS Department of Health reports that Erie County residents are 33%...
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Palliative care is holistic care that identifies, assesses and addresses the comprehensive needs of people experiencing serious illness, including pain and other symptoms, social, emotional and spiritual needs. It’s difficult for families to know when...
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