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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Each year more than 440,000 people in the United States alone die from tobacco-related diseases. This is one of the many reasons the American Cancer Society promotes The Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday in November every year. It is a...
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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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Is it okay to work out if you’re sick? Whether it’s an essential part of your routine, or you really buy into the idea of “sweating it out” – does exercising when you’re sick have any benefits? First, it’s important to listen to your body. If a...
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Doing laundry may not be one of your favorite chores, but it is one of the simplest ways to help prevent cold and flu. Both illnesses are more common place in the fall and winter months than in the rest of the year. Part of the problem may be traced back to...
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