Breast milk is easy for babies to digest and often changes as a baby grows, giving him or her just the right amount of fat, sugar, water, and protein. Along with these key nutrients, breast milk can actually change based on what a mom eats or drinks. As more...
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Occupational therapists in Kenmore Mercy Hospital’s Medical Rehabilitation Unit are turning to technology – an advanced software program and screen called the Dynavision D2 – to benefit their patients during recovery. Originally developed for sports...
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What is the secret to a good, long life? At 96 years old, I get asked that question a lot. My answer? Having people who care about you along the way. I was fortunate to be married for 41 years. My late husband and I had five children and enjoyed many...
» Read More I was in a race against time. And in this case, “time” was my brain. Yet I won … thanks to the fast actions of doctors at Mount St. Mary’s Hospital. I was on a flight home from Florida recently after spending a wonderful vacation with my family....
» Read More It’s a miracle I am alive to write this letter. I am a mom of two young daughters. I am also a teacher and an avid runner. So when I came down with what I thought was the flu, I figured I’d just tough it out. I was healthy. In fact, I had finished a
When I needed a hip replacement, my orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Nicholas Violante, selected Kenmore Mercy Hospital for the procedure. From the time I first stepped into the hospital for my pre-op visit, I came away with the impression that they run a tight ship....
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Do you know what it means to be heart healthy? This American Heart Month, brush up on your heart smart vocabulary by learning the A’s of Heart Health! To Find a Cardiologist Near You Call (716)...
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The choices that you make today will affect your health over the course of the next ten years. Learn how many of these factors put your heart at risk. Take this list with you to talk with your healthcare provider about how the risk factors you have checked...
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What Other Health Conditions Does Bariatric Surgery Help to Improve in Addition to Obesity? John D. Rutkoski, MD Bariatric Surgeon Sisters of Charity Hospital St. Joseph Campus To View Upcoming Free Weight Loss Seminars Click Here! What is the...
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For the fifth consecutive year, the Mercy Hospital Comprehensive Stroke Center has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award and Target: Honor Roll...
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