Can you laugh your way through childbirth? Nitrous oxide – or laughing gas, as it’s better known – is a completely viable option for pain management offered to pregnant women by many hospitals. “Women feel empowered when they are given options...
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Let’s be honest about the “white lies” we all tell our doctors. When you’re having your annual checkup, maybe it’s stretching the truth about how much exercise you get, or how many sweets you’re enjoying after dinner....
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I remember the first time I brought up the idea of completing an advance directive to my mother. She had already suffered more than 15 heart attacks. Doctors wouldn’t argue that this was a good idea considering her chronic condition. She responded very...
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Total Contact Cast Application on a Diabetes Patient Neuropathy is a common condition, which causes the loss of sensation in the body’s peripheral nerves. People living with diabetes most often experience this in their feet. This reduced sensation...
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Whether you’re living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, exercise is certainly recommended as part of your disease management plan. Regular exercise helps maintain a healthy weight and good cardiovascular health, both of which prevent many diabetes...
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Catholic Health is pleased to announce the opening of the Sisters Hospital Cardiology Center, located on the hospital’s Main Street campus. Staffed by board-certified cardiologists, Nawfal Al-Khafaji, MD, and Eram Chaudhry, MD, the center offers a variety...
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It’s that time of year! Open enrollment time for the New York State of Health is here. Now is the time to apply for health insurance, or if you already have coverage, switch or renew your plan. Open enrollment ends January 31, 2020, so don’t wait!...
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While hospice and palliative care share many similarities, it’s important to learn the differences between these two care models and how they’re used. Learn More About Catholic Health Services At Catholic Health, we deliver palliative care at any...
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Diane McGranahan always knew she wanted to be in the healthcare industry. She was drawn to the quickly changing world of medical imaging, also known as radiology, which led to her 45-year career at Kenmore Mercy Hospital. An Eggertsville native, Diane started...
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What is a Doula “If a doula were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it.” – John H. Kennell, MD The word doula is of Greek origin and denotes a woman who provides care to another woman. A doula is trained and experienced in pregnancy,...
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