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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4 Ways Exercise Supports the Fight Against Breast Cancer Exercise some breast cancer awareness! Did you know the benefits of exercise apply to women battling breast cancer? The positive impact that getting active has on human health doesn’t stop during...
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Hernias can happen in patients of all ages. Though they may not always be a life-threatening condition, it’s important for patients to understand that hernias do not heal on their own. What may begin as a slightly bothersome, even asymptomatic, problem...
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The remarkable part of his story is this: By all other accounts, Alex Miller was healthy when he had a 99% blockage in his heart. 32 at the time, Alex was experiencing heartburn-esque symptoms fairly frequently. “Older people always talk about how bad...
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If you’ve ever struggled to lose weight, you know how frustrating it can be. And sometimes, it’s much more than being annoyed you can’t shed those few extra pounds. An attempt to lose weight can turn into what seems like a lifelong struggle to get to...
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Young women benefit a lot from establishing a relationship with their OB/GYN. Often viewed as unfamiliar and scary, OB/GYN care should become part of a their annual routine to help them understand the importance of their reproductive health. Being comfortable...
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