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What are Uterine Fibroids?

April 3, 2024 | Sisters of Charity Hospital, WomenCare

Fibroids are noncancerous growths made of muscle and fibrous tissue that grow in or on the uterus. These growths most often appear in women between the ages of 30-40 and can either be very painful, or cause no symptoms at all. Some fibroids will shrink on...

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Colorectal Cancer Fact Sheet

April 2, 2024 | Ask the Expert, Services

In 2025, the American Cancer Society predicts that roughly 154,270 Americans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer, and 52,900 lives will be lost. By 2030, diagnoses among people under the age of 50 are expected to increase by more than 140%, and...

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ABC’s of IBS

April 1, 2024 | Conditions, Services

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder that affects 1 in 10 people worldwide. Symptoms frequently reported with IBS include abdominal discomfort and cramping, gas, bloating, constipation and/or diarrhea. While IBS is not a...

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Age-Focused Emergency Care at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

March 30, 2024 | Foundations of Catholic Health, Mercy Hospital Foundation, Senior Care

We hope no one ever needs the services of the Emergency Department at Mercy Hospital. But if they do, there’s a team of professionals ready to provide compassionate care, as quickly as possible, in a state-of-the-art environment. We work in one of the...

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Know the Difference: Heart Attack Symptoms in Men vs. Women

February 5, 2024 | Cardiac, Services

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Coronary heart disease, where one or more of the arteries are blocked, is the leading cause of heart attacks. The American Heart Association estimates an American has a...

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Should Student Athletes Have Cardiac Screenings as Part of Their Yearly Physicals?

January 25, 2024 | Cardiac, Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

A spotlight was placed on sudden cardiac arrest cases recently as more reports come out involving student and professional athletes. Sudden cardiac arrest is defined as the immediate loss of all heart function. This means when the heart stops beating, the...

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Best Foods for a Healthier Digestion

January 9, 2024 | Services, Smart Eating

Eating a balanced diet is key to keeping stomach bloat and discomfort at bay. If you find yourself feeling a little weighed down, try adding some of these foods to your diet to help relieve the gas and bloat. Keep Your Digestive Tract Well Regulated Foods...

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Don’t Wait ‘til it’s too Late: Lung Cancer’s Effect on the Body

November 28, 2023 | Conditions, Services

One in 16 Americans will be diagnosed with lung cancer in their lifetime, and each day the disease takes approximately 350 lives. What makes lung cancer so deadly? And how can we increase survival rates? What are the Complications of Lung Cancer? The first...

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Due for a Lung Cancer Screening? Here’s why you should Schedule it now.

| Services

If you’ve been putting off getting your lung cancer screening, or haven’t gone because you think you won’t qualify for one, it’s time to schedule one now. Current statistics for lung cancer are alarming, especially when screenings and early detection...

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Healthy Aging with LIFE’s Occupational Therapy Program

| LIFE Program, Services

If you have an elderly parent, grandparent, or family member who needs assistance but isn’t ready to leave their home, finding a compromise can feel impossible. Having an elderly loved one with balance or mobility issues can put additional stress on...

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